Gul Cross 10'7 Inflatable SUP Stand Up Paddle Boarding Board Package - Unisex - Inflatable (SUP) stable and easy to handle

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Wear a buoyancy aid or an airbelt personal floatation device (PFD) when you paddle,” says Taylor. “It is like wearing a seat belt in your car, you don’t expect to need it, but you wear it just in case.” Finding the right inflatable paddle board can seem like a daunting task,” says qualified coach Jo Taylor, co-founder of Paddle Cabin on the River Medway. “But an all-rounder board is a great way to get started. They’re wide (generally around 30 to 34 inches), stable and easy to turn. We teach beginners on Red Paddle Co ‘Ride’ boards which are 10ft 6in long and 32 inches wide. They’re super stable and sturdy for paddlers of all weights, abilities, and balance.” It’s best to rinse your board with fresh water and store it deflated in its bag in a cool place out of sunlight. However, it’s also fine to leave it inflated between uses - with a few caveats. This new process is done at the raw material stage which speeds up the process. The result being a more consistent and high-level cosmetic finish that has all of benefits of durability and strength found previously only on traditional double layer construction. Super Reinforced dropstitch core increases yarn density resulting in high tensile strength which can withstand pressures up to 20PSI

Although I’m taller and heavier than them, I found I was also able to keep my balance – although it was less stable for me than a 10ft 6in,. The pointed shape of the nose and tail makes it easy to turn, so it’s a good investment for juniors who are building up their confidence. The next big outing was with a friend on the east coast where the water is more murky, the waves are short chop and the bottom is more mud and grave than Cornish sand. Similarly I had a wobble and style judges would have awarded me 2 out of 10 max. The difference is in the detail. By looking at all of the individual elements of drop stitch technology GUL have been able to develop and refined process to improve all aspects of board production. Firstly, removing the process of coating the inner thread section with molten PVC - this process has been made redundant! Roll on a trip to Scotland, I had hidden the SUP in its bag under various bits of camping gear and two dogs in the car waiting to see if I could find the ideal spot. Oh my goodness did I find it! Shieldaig on the west coast, complete with an island to SUP around. There was no chance I was going to fall in here, the water was full of amazing jelly fish to look down at. I also learnt to not wobble, the answer being look forward not down. Then my second vision came from above and I found out the paddle is adjustable, so with the paddle now actually allowing me to stand properly upright life was much easier. My favourite SUP moment and a turning point in balance and style, from here on SUPing has been a breeze.If the kayak is unwanted, it is your responsibility to arrange and pay for the return to our base in Truro, Cornwall. The kayak can be returned to us by a courier of your choice however, due to the size, weight and handling difficulties, couriers do charge a considerably larger fee compared to a standard small parcel. Double layered rails - second-layer reinforced rail band - the final seal provides extra compression and increased stiffness Due to the size, weight and handling difficulties associated with kayaks, we are unable to provide free delivery (or included in the cost of the item).

Tandem boards for two are a fun option on which you can take the whole family and a picnic on one board, but they’re too heavy to paddle on your own.” You should be able to dip the entire blade comfortably into the water while standing (with a slight bend in your knees) on the board. Stand tall and strongverifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Position your feet hip width apart either side of the handle in the centre of the board, look ahead (not down) and keep your knees soft and your core engaged. The sooner you start paddling, the more stable you will be, although that might feel scary at first.” Gul WELD fusion technology - Double layer coating provides 30% more stiffness compared to single layer construction and 25% less weight compared to standard double layer construction. When buying a board, think about where you are going to use it the most—is it the local lakes or reservoirs, which are considered flat water? Or will you be taking it to the oceans, bays, or rivers where there are currents and tides,” Smith asks.