{"id":11836,"date":"2021-05-27T15:59:24","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T20:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/selecting-the-right-paddle-board-sup-for-your-activity-of-choice\/"},"modified":"2022-10-24T10:49:26","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T15:49:26","slug":"selecting-the-right-paddle-board-sup-for-your-activity-of-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/selecting-the-right-paddle-board-sup-for-your-activity-of-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Selecting the Right Paddle Board (SUP) for Your Activity of Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":5863,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[65,173,174,172],"tags":[775],"class_list":["post-11836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-outdoor-activities","category-inflatable-paddleboard","category-hard-paddleboard","category-paddleboarding","tag-summer"],"acf":{"post_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"<strong>So, you\u2019ve decided you want to get into stand up paddle boarding? Choose the right board according to your activity...and your personality!<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/paddle-board-guide\/\">Paddleboarding Guide<\/a> to discover a ton of tips and tricks about this relaxing and fun activity that will allow you to enjoy the summer sun.<\/strong><\/em>\r\n<h2><strong>Select the activity that you\u2019ll be doing on your SUP<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIn order to choose the right stand up paddle board (SUP), it\u2019s important to ask yourself a few questions about the activity you\u2019re thinking of doing, how frequently you intend to head out on the water, what type of waterbody you\u2019ll be on, etc.\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ve created a fun, easy quiz to help guide you in your activity selection.\r\n\r\n1\/ Which of the following words describes you best?\r\n\r\n<form><input id=\"nature\" name=\"rad1\" type=\"radio\" value=\"avenante\" \/><label for=\"avenante\"><b>A)<\/b> Personable<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"nature\" name=\"rad1\" type=\"radio\" value=\"calme\" \/><label for=\"calme\"><b>B)<\/b> Calm<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"nature\" name=\"rad1\" type=\"radio\" value=\"competitive\" \/><label for=\"competitive\"><b>C)<\/b> Competitive<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"nature\" name=\"rad1\" type=\"radio\" value=\"intrepide\" \/><label for=\"intrepide\"><b>D)<\/b> Fearless<\/label><\/form>2\/ Which sentence describes you best?\r\n\r\n<form><input id=\"phrase\" name=\"rad2\" type=\"radio\" value=\"rythme\" \/><label for=\"rythme\"><b>A)<\/b> You like going at your own pace and alternating between swimming, outdoor sports, forest walks, etc.<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"phrase\" name=\"rad2\" type=\"radio\" value=\"activites\" \/><label for=\"activites\"><b>B)<\/b> You swear by outdoor activities that allow you to refocus and experience absolute calm.<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"phrase\" name=\"rad2\" type=\"radio\" value=\"depassement\" \/><label for=\"depassement\"><b>C)<\/b> You have a thirst for beating your own record and you love exploring for many hours and feeling like you\u2019ve accomplished something when doing your activity.<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"phrase\" name=\"rad2\" type=\"radio\" value=\"temeraire\" \/><label for=\"temeraire\"><b>D)<\/b> You are a bit of a daredevil and tend to go for high-intensity sports that are out of the ordinary.<\/label><\/form>3\/ What\u2019s your favourite time of day?\r\n\r\n<form><input id=\"moment\" name=\"rad3\" type=\"radio\" value=\"apresmidi\" \/><label for=\"apresmidi\"><b>A)<\/b> The afternoon, when the sun is out<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"moment\" name=\"rad3\" type=\"radio\" value=\"matinee\" \/><label for=\"matinee\"><b>B)<\/b> The early morning when nature seems to still be sleeping<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"moment\" name=\"rad3\" type=\"radio\" value=\"essentiel\" \/><label for=\"essentiel\"><b>C)<\/b> Every single moment is important; 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If you answered mostly...\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A, opt for SUP cruising<\/li>\r\n \t<li>B, opt for SUP yoga<\/li>\r\n \t<li>C, opt for SUP touring<\/li>\r\n \t<li>D, opt for SUP surfing<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5865\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"wp-image-5865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG-SUP-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"The right stand up paddle board based on your activity\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" \/> (From left to right: surf, cruising, yoga, touring)[\/caption]\r\n<h2>The right stand up paddle board based on your activity<\/h2>\r\n<h3>1. Cruising<\/h3>\r\nYou can select a hard or an inflatable SUP. Go for medium length (from 10 to 11.5 ft\/305 to 350 cm) and wide enough to allow for good stability (30 to 32 inches\/76 to 81 cm). The board should have a more rounded nose.\r\n\r\nUse it in calm waters to get used to the activity and consider heading out with a group for more safety. Teenagers and young adults can also use this type of board to familiarize themselves with the sport.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quick tip<\/strong>\r\nIf you\u2019re thinking of heading out with your dog, make sure your furry friend isn\u2019t afraid of water, remains calm, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/choosing-the-right-pfd-life-jacket-according-to-your-nautical-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wears a life jacket<\/a>. Consider trimming your dog\u2019s nails as well before getting on the paddle board.\r\n<h3>2. Yoga<\/h3>\r\nBoth types of stand up paddle boards, inflatable and hard, may be used for doing yoga on the water. It is, however, recommended that an inflatable SUP be used, as the surface is more comfortable.\r\n\r\nYour stand up paddle board should be of medium length (from 10 to 11.5 ft\/305 to 350 cm) and wider (34 to 36 inches\/86 to 91 cm), as you\u2019ll need optimal stability in order to carry out your different yoga positions.\r\n\r\nOpt for calm waters, free of waves and strong currents.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quick tip<\/strong>\r\nAttach your paddle to your board very well and let it float out on the water if you\u2019d like to use as much space as possible.\r\n<h3>3. Racing or touring<\/h3>\r\nThis one\u2019s a no-brainer, a hard SUP is in order.\r\n\r\nThis type of board is generally longer (12 to 13 ft\/365 to 396 cm) and a little less wide (30 inches or less\/76 cm or less) in order to maximize aerodynamics and speed. The nose is pointed, allowing for better direction and precision.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s good for almost any body of water, except very rocky areas or extremely agitated waters.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quick tip<\/strong>\r\nInvest in a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/bags\/compression-dry-bags\/dry-bags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dry bag<\/a>, as you wouldn\u2019t want your personal belongings to disappear underwater during this livelier activity.\r\n<h3>4. Surfing<\/h3>\r\nOpt for a short, hard paddle board (less than 10 ft\/less than 305 cm), equipped with a fin and a pointed nose.\r\n\r\nThis is a great board for oceans, seas, rivers, and other wavy water bodies.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quick tip<\/strong>\r\nPay attention to your board\u2019s deck pad: it should be longer and rougher than other types of boards in order to allow for optimal traction.\r\n<h3>3 safety tips<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Wear a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/choosing-the-right-pfd-life-jacket-according-to-your-nautical-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal flotation device<\/a> (PFD)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/migrated\/tp_511e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transport Canada website<\/a> and get informed about safety items you should have on board in the Safe Boating Guide.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Wear a leash and come back before sundown, especially if you do stand up paddle boarding in the wintertime. 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