Thinking about starting paddle boarding
If you are thinking about starting paddle boarding and one day you are out on the beach one fine day, and soon you realize that while you were busy and caught up with life, a new trendy beach sport has evolved, and is the new rage ashore.
Having its origin in Hawaii, the number of people following the sport has increased every year since; with the last report in 2014 stating that approximately 2.8 million people were actively involved in it, with numbers reaching more than 100 million in today’s time. So, if your idea of fun, frolic and fitness starts on the beach, and in the water, then here’s your chance.
The following article covers 20 reasons on why you should jump into the water and discover the fastest growing water sport on the planet, READ ON:
1. For all ages
The requirements of stand-up boarding being so minimalistic, is the main reason why it appeals to people of all age groups. Old, young, men, women, no matter who or what, if you LOVE the beach then stand up paddle board is for you.
2. Get in your full body workout at the beach
Regarded as a low impact exercise, stand up paddle has been calculated to burn off 400 calories or more in an hour. It tones your arms, shoulders, back and works your core tremendously as well, while eventually developing that chiseled body, you’ve always dreamt of and, you thought gym was the only way to burn off Cals?
3. Increase strength, stamina and balance
Paddle boarding is shown to have proven effects to increase the strength, stamina, balance, flexibility and humor of a person overtime, if practiced regularly. A year into paddle boarding you’ll realize that you’ve developed a steel core, increased your stamina and flexibility and your balance is off the charts; we can’t judge you on the humor part.
4. Easy to learn
Not many sports are as easy as they look, but the world got really lucky with paddle boarding. It’s one of the easiest sport to learn and practice. If you have prior experience paddling, then you’ll be out in the water, in no time; however, if you don’t, it will just take you a couple of lessons, to get you up and riding the board.
5. Light on the wallet
Paddle boarding as a sport is very inexpensive to learn and doesn’t come out to be heavy on the budget; sounds like a relief! A Sup board, paddle, a sup leash and a floatation device is all you need for this sport. However, if you have no clue where to get your hands on all of them, you can always rent a paddle board from us.
6. DIY or with friends and family
It’s something that you can enjoy yourself, after a busy day or week at work or if you’re an early bird you can fit in an early morning session before work; or as a group outing with your friends and family, if you want to do something unconventional. One thing is for sure you’re going to enjoy this activity, no matter who you bring along or even if you don’t.
7. When was the last time you learnt something new?
Over the years, if you’ve looked for a sport or skill that you could easily catch on, then, SUP is the right match for you. Since, this was officially documented as a sport in 2013, it is still quite new as compared to other surfing activities. The reality that you can start padded boarding through the calm waters of Dubai, after just one paddle boarding class, still seems very unbelievable to some.
8. Do it anywhere
You can do it in a variety of waters; ocean, sea, lake, canal and the list of places where you can paddle board goes on… which other beach sport or any other sport provides you with such convenience? Let us know, we’ll wait 😉
9. Gets you out in the open
If you’ve always been a shy, introvert, homely person and have waited for that perfect opportunity to come out into the open but not exert yourself too much, then you might have just discovered the right play for you. Who knows, paddle boarding might just help you shuffle out your love for home, into the love for the ocean.
10. Glide the serene waters
A lot of extreme surfers that have tried paddle boarding, say that the sport brings out the calm and beauty of the ocean, and we couldn’t agree more. As you surf on the water, you’ll realize the intrinsic charm of the water. Ok!! Shhhh! We’ll let you experience it for yourself.
11. Be part of one of the fastest growing watersport
Since its official inception in 2013, paddle boarding has not only grown in popularity, but, the number of people that practice it as a sport has increased exponentially. And, the number is only expected to increase from here on; here’s a good chance to be an active part of something that is being loved so much by people around the globe.
12. Come out safe!
How many sports that you’ve practiced till date, have let you come back from them unscathed? Stand up paddle is one of the safest and most secure sport one can practice, when done in the right conditions. Also, it doesn’t tense up your joints and other muscles since it’s a low impact workout, unlike other exercises do; which is why we recommend, you try a SUP lesson with any of our qualified instructors, to learn the sport properly.
PAIN! we’ve never heard of that.
13. Ultimate relaxation
Being in water has always been known to have a soothing effect on humans. Paddle boarding won’t only help you to experience the calming effect of the ocean, but, will also prove to be the ultimate way to de-stress and forget all your worries.
14. Different alternative on the board
Once you’ve tried your hand at stand-up paddling, you can go for SUP Yoga, SUP Surfing or even SUP Racing, which are all different variations designed by people to make the sport even more interesting. After trying all of them, you’ll just wish you’d started sooner.
15. Get more active
If your sedentary routine is something you want a break from, then this is the right sport to roll you out into a more active lifestyle. Paddle boarding will also help you get mentally fresh; it’ll help you revitalize and give you that energy boost that you so badly wanted.
16. Socialize
You probably might have heard that man is a social being, who can’t survive without connections. If you take up paddle boarding, you’ll eventually be out on the beach more often; this will help you connect with people from different backgrounds and cultures, thus expanding your horizons and helping you learn more.
17. Develop your own style
The possibilities to stand up paddling are only limited to your imagination. Whether you ride in rough fast-flowing waters or glide through calm ones on your board, it’s all your choice and preference. And to be honest, not a lot of sports out there offer you this kind of flexibility.
18. Enjoy the sun, air and water combination
When was the last time that you got to experience this perfect combination for real? With paddle boarding you can go out on the beach and live this reality every day. To make it even more interesting and fun, we organize a host of sup tours, for all age groups, from different destinations.
19. Walk on water (Finally!)
Haven’t you always wished, at least once in your life that all those magic tricks on TV, of walking on water could be real? Expert surfers that took up paddle boarding, compare SUP to walking on land. Now, that’s something we always wanted to try!
20. Stress busting fun
Yes, you will fall in to the water, get sand on your face, might even exert and tire yourself out, but that’s the real fun of it after all; and it’s only then that you can create the best memories. To know more about the sport and how and where to get started, take a look at our paddle boarding lessons
YALLAH, let’s move! and wishing you all the luck with your ocean journey.
In case you are planning to buy a paddle board we have a team of professionals who will guide through the buying process or you can check our paddle boards online shop for more details. You can reach out to us through email at aloha@kitensurf.ae or call us at +971558006363
