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Learn to Stand Up Paddledboard in Porthcawl on one of the many suitable beaches.
We supply all the gear nesesary including Board/Paddle/Wetsuits/Bouyancy Aids etc
It's all about standing up falling in and having fun.
It's also a really good core strength work out for all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIPZvzJUfEE
This is for two hours lesson.
First step: Intro to SUP - Flat Water Paddling. 2 hours £45
This first taster session shows you: board transport and handling skills; different paddling techniques; foot placement and stance; basic and fast turning; rough water paddling technique; balance exercises; and rescue techniques. This session is for those wanting an easy 1st step into SUP and is for a maximum of 2 people per SUP. You will leave the lesson with enough skills to confidently handle a board on flat water. The entire lesson is conducted in calm, flat waters as it is important to focus on the important elements of board, paddle and stroke. As a beginner, you can never get enough flat water time - the more you paddle the better you get! (SUP does require a basic fitness level.)
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Stand Up Paddle, or SUP as it’s known is the new all round ocean activity taking the water sports and fitness world by storm. People new to surf sports will be amazed at the ease with which they can pick up flat water paddling and start to enjoy a fantastic core workout whilst experiencing the S.Wales coast from a completely different perspective. Anyone, of any age or fitness can enjoy flat water paddling.
Why Stand up Stand up paddle has two sides to it, one is a very relaxing, gentle workout, the other is awsome fun and a great workout just like windsurfing.
1. SUP Flat Water. Why stand on a massive surfboard and paddle it around? Flat water SUP is very accessible to almost anyone. The new SUP Boards of 30" and wider offer a very stable platform to cruise around on giving you a very comfortable paddling position. (Why does anyone sit down and paddle?) The boards come in different sizes and widths to suit any size rider. The longer boards are more flat water or larger rider oriented, these boards glide through the water smoothly (less wind the better) giving a stable comfortable ride. Standing up means you see alot more, (News to our surf or kayak friends) paddling and looking down you can see through the water (fish, seaweed, bottom etc.) as well as around. A half hour paddle on flat water uses lots of muscles you may have forgotton about, across your shoulders, whole back and core as well as your legs and gives a low impact all over workout (you won't want a 5/3 wintersuit on!).
2. SUP Surfing. If you live next to a barreling reef break that works every time you're off, and you can surf a 6ft board then you don't need a SUP Board. However if you want to try surfing in easy small waves or want to spend more time riding waves than sitting on you're board, then SUP Surfing is for you. Why SUP Surf? On a big long board you can catch any wave 6 inches high to 15 foot high on the same board. Paddling with a paddle gets you on to waves super early meaning you can catch waves alot earlier than a normal surfboard. Riding with a paddle means you can paddle through any flat spot on the wave meaning you can literally ride the wave from way beyond any surfer all the way up to the beach if you want to. If youv'e never surfed before you'll find the easiest way is on a SUP Board, no scrambling to your feet, jumping up on a wobbly board. You are already standing up, all you need is a gentle paddle onto the wave and you're up and riding and even have a paddle to lean against on the wave like a stabiliser to make it more controlable. Surfing is a fantastic sport but requires lots of time and practice in the right conditions to perfect. SUP surfing is easier not as radical but alot more accessible for more people. Surf already, Why SUP Surf? Having surfed all around the world for over 20 years at some of the worlds best breaks myself and coming home to a busy crowded, less than amazing conditions. Doesn't make me want to rush out and sit in the line out for less than ideal conditions. SUP makes even the less than perfect days great. On average I'd say I get 5 times as many waves, alot longer rides and best set waves on my SUP unless its too windy, then its hard work! On lighter wind days catching more waves not wearing boots, gloves, hood, just a warm summer suit in the winter is great fun. Paddling a SUP in surf can take a bit of getting used to. The first time you may find it difficult if you're with another first timer as its really funny! Watching your friend running forwards or falling down on the way out or being washed of his feet and falling on his backside on the way in, is endlessly funny, my ribs hurt from laughing so much, the first time I went out in the waves! Whats it really like to Surf a SUP? Stand up Paddle Boards are like being towed-in on a long board, not as radical as a short board, but you can get more waves and you can set yourself up to the right part of the wave way before you would normally be on it. More time riding, more waves, not as extreme, easier to surf more.In general SUP Flat water is sociable, a good sensation and an easy workout, alot more exciting than the gym
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