Stand Up Paddle Boarding or SUP is the new craze in water sports today. Its popularity can be seen on the coast and inland waterways in countries all around the world.
Why is SUP a hot trend?
Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Tasik Biru, Kundang, Selangor
Here are 10 reasons:
1. SUP is easy to learn
SUP boards are very stable and in calm water anyone will be able to stand up and paddle in no time.
2. SUP is for everyone
Any age can enjoy this sport. You can even take your dog for a ride.
3. SUP anywhere there is water
You can paddle board anywhere there is water…lakes, rivers and the coasts.
4. SUP is fun
SUP is a great way to get out on the water and is fun to do on your own or with a group. It is a great sport that the whole family can enjoy together.
5. SUP equals great workout
Paddling while maintaining your balance works all the core muscles in your body… legs, arms, torso and upper body. Stand Up Paddling builds strength, endurance, balance, and gives you a great cardio and core muscle workout…while having fun on the water and getting a tan.
6. SUP offers a new experience and perspective on water – the feeling of “walking on water” as you glide across the water on a paddle board is a new experience that has to be felt to be understood. A session on a paddle board can be therapeutic…it takes away the stress and relaxes the mind.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding gives you a great vantage point to see what’s in and above the water around you. It gives you a great perspective view of marine and coastal life as you stand above the water on your board whether for photography, fishing or simply, enjoying the Nature.
7. SUP is light and easy to maintain
No more backbreaking heavy equipment to carry. No engine failures to worry about. Just hose it down with water after use.
8. SUP is green
Paddle Boarding is simple, just a board and paddle. No motors and no noise. Paddle Boarding doesn’t harm the waterways or the environment, or disturb the peace.
9. SUP is many sports in one
If you like, you can surf the waves (from small waves just for fun to the biggest waves on the planet for some challenge) or join a race (SUP races are being held all around the world now) or tackle whitewater rapids (River Sup is growing and people are challenging themselves on river runs on their paddle boards) or go board fishing! (whether flyfishing for bonefish or simply fishing in a lake, board fishing is gaining popularity among anglers around the world).
10. SUP is affordable
You don’t have to mortgage your house to own a SUP. And, no more expensive maintenance and repairs.
