Before you conduct the stand up paddle kauai with your entourage, you will need to know how to choose a standup paddleboard. Whether you are buying or renting, your decision will determine whether you are successful in blasting your vacation or not. Choosing the wrong board will not do good in your activity. Although there’s a salesperson who will explain to you about their products, you will need to know at least few basics of the boards.
There are basic types of the stand up paddle kauai boards:
Touring boards
All-around boards
Inflatable SUP boards
Surf SUP boards
Yoga Boards
Fishing boards
Each type of SUP boards has different characteristic and purposes. Surf SUP, for instance, is meant for surfers who want to get on the paddle boards. The surfing SUP models are usually narrower, shorter, and lighter. And you may notice the part of nose and tail are narrower than standard boards. They are not great for touring, but these are more prevalent for those who are used to beat the waves on the beach.
All-around or touring SUP is more commonly used boards. This is the most versatile SUP that you’ll ever find in the market. These multipurpose SUPs are typically much wider, longer, and heavier. Most recent models are heavier because they have greater volume. One of the most prevalent features is a pointed nose. Their size and volume make them much more stable for any use. If you and your entourage prefer to get on the boards and spend your time together on the flat-water of Kauai, then these boards are for you.
Meanwhile, the inflatable SUP boards are for those who are concerning about storage space and transportation. If you are staying in small hotels, or rent adequate car’s, you might not be able to transport large and solid boards. Instead, inflatable ones will ease you in the transportation. They are lighter and easier to carry.
Then there are Yoga boards. Obviously, these boards are for those who want to do yoga poses while on the water of Kauai. These boards are usually used in flat water. They are usually wider and longer to provide more stability in the stand up paddle kauai.
Once you know about how are you going to use the SUP, you will then choose the best-sized board for you. You need to consider the size in these important aspects: lenght, width, thickness, as well as the volume. Mention about your weight when you are discussing with the salesperson so that he or she can recommend the right boards for you.
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