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S.U.P Stand Up Paddle board

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    #32
    gerk86
    Registered Users Posts: 621 ✭✭✭gerk86


    cornbb wrote: »
    . Its basically a longboard with a paddle.

    except generally several feet longer, thicker and way, way heavier. One of those things loose in a line up is potentially lethal. No exaggeration.


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    #33
    loctite
    Registered Users Posts: 589 ✭✭✭loctite


    cornbb wrote: »
    There won't be any lineup in most SUP-using scenarios. They're best in the waves that are too crap/small/fat/mushy for shortboarders, or no waves at all. And I don't think longboarders are liable to complain. Its basically a longboard with a paddle.

    Would have to disagree there......... I have seen em out in the line up on relatively good days in a couple of places...... Enniscrone, Doug & Cornish. That is not to say that they aren't used in mush/flat conditions (just I wouldn't be out so wouldn't see them then!!)

    Guy in Enniscrone was catching wave at least 20-30m out from the line up......

    As for a longboard with a paddle, that is open to interpretation as in how long is a long board......... I'd equate them more to a small boat really.

    An acquaintance in the UK have said that they are becoming a "problem" in and around Cornwall. Lots of inexperienced users causing injuries by bailing off waves and letting go of their boards......

    But I'm all for em in the line up....... if you can surf them!


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