الاثنين، 18 مارس 2019

How To Tell Which Paddle Board Maui Is Right For You

By Virginia Stevens


Any beginner will tell you it can be really hard to figure out what gear they need to start out with. A paddle board Maui is no exception. If you think you are someone who wants to get out and explore the water around Maui in peace and solitude, a paddle board may be something you want to consider buying. Here are some tips that you can use to pick the right model for your needs.

Being on a board is extremely relaxing and can take away much of the stress that daily life brings. Imagine feeling the waves rocking beneath your feet while you paddle your SUP through the waves. If you have ever paddled a canoe, chances are most of the basic skills will be familiar to you.

It's a good idea to think about what you want to do while paddling. Do you like the idea of racing or do you like the idea of exploring longer distances? This will influence what model you buy. There are versions that are made with racing in mind. These tend to be sleek and streamlined so they are faster in the water. Touring models are usually designed to hold more gear and may be more stable.

If you love yoga, you may want to try it while afloat. SUP yoga is becoming very popular for a reason. People love the extra dimension it gives their practice. You may want to start by taking a class for beginners while you learn how to deal with the water and how to modify poses properly. Look for a board that is wide enough and long enough to handle various poses and which is stable enough to keep from tipping over all of the time.

You may want to think about how you will store your gear and how you will get it to the water. A SUP can be quite large and heavy. If you lack space or find it hard to carry heavy weights you might want to think about an inflatable model. This can be carried to where you will set off from and inflated, then deflated and taken home to be stored until next time.

While the bulk of your budget will go to pay for the SUP itself, there are other things you will need too. For example, you need a paddle in order to move your SUP through the water. Try out different models to see what you like best. Also look at buying a tether to keep your board attached to your ankle and a life jacket to keep you safe if you do fall off.

Paddling lessons are something that many novices don't think about but really should. They can help you perfect different strokes so that you can move through the water more easily and this can mean you have more stamina for longer trips. You can also get safety tips, get certified as an instructor or find a group with whom you can explore the waters around Maui.

Of course, if you find that the variety of options is too big for you to make a decision, there is an alternative to buying. Renting a SUP can allow you to try different models and will let you figure out which kind of SUP will meet your needs. It can also be a good idea to rent as part of a tour if you will be traveling to Maui as shipping a board can be very expensive.




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