The Stand up Paddle Board Craze has come to the Islands.

  There’s a hot new trend out there in the water right now, called the Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP), and it’s taking over the water!  I think it’s safe to also say that Stand-Up Paddle Boarding is the closest we’re ever going to come to walking on the water.  Simply put, a Stand Up Paddle Board is usually a mid-size or longboard length, and you stand up on it the entire time, maneuvering around the water with a long wooden or carbon paddle. Instead of the traditional surfboard style, where you paddle out to the wave with your arms and stand up to catch it, a stand up paddle board you stand the entire time and you use your paddle to get around and don’t necessary need waves to have a good time.

  SUP’s or stand up paddle boards are not only a fun new spin on the old surfing sport, but they are a great workout as well. Rowing with your paddle will give you a great beach body for the summer, and keep you in tiptop shape for other sports. If you are a new surfer or and expert, stand up paddle boarding is a fun way to both excersize or have a great new adventure to share with your whole family or just explore the islands. 

  When you go shopping for your SUP Board, TI Adventures LLC is a great place to go. They have a good selection of stand up paddle boards and paddles and other accessories for you to choose from and demos right at the shop.

  When  picking out your board, make sure to get the right size for your skill level. The longer stand up paddle boards will give beginners great stability for learning how to stand up all the time, but the maneuverability of the shorter SUP boards may suit the expert surfers a little better.

  The length of your new stand up Paddle board  will not be your only concern. They range in width, from 27″ to 34″, with wider boards providing more stability, while the narrower stand up paddle boards give better maneuverability. Don’t overestimate your surfing skills, because although everyone will fall off their SUP while learning, you want to get the longer, wider stand up paddle board if you are a beginner. The last thing to pick out will be your paddle, which can be made of wood, aluminum or carbon fiber. The general rule of thumb is to get a paddle that is 6″ taller than your overall height.

  So what are you waiting for ? Summer is coming and what better way to get out there in the water for those warm sunny days than with a stand up paddle board!  So come paddle board the islands with TI Adventures LLC