C4 Waterman's video: Tips for getting into Standup Paddleboard

Tips for getting into standup paddleboarding. Whenever I teach someone to standup paddle, I always give them the tip that if you can stand, you can standup paddle. A lot of it is being relaxed, and if you get the right equipment, everything is going to be very easy. Getting a wider board, at first, is going to definitely help out, something like our 10’6” Beachboy or 10’8” XXL, which have plenty of thickness and buoyancy for just about anybody. When you go out and paddle, your stability depends on the conditions, as well. If you are going out in a flatwater harbor, which is probably the best place to learn, maybe go out with a friend or an experienced paddler so they can give you some tips and tricks, but also, be a lot safer. If you are going out in the surf, stay as far away from any other standup paddle surfers or regular surfers as you can, as you do not want to run into anybody and you want to obey surfline etiquette. If you are going to go down any rivers, I would highly recommend getting your skills honed on flat water first before you do any rapids, as one hard fall can ruin your day or career of standup paddling.