what are the reasons for SUP boarding to become so popular?

Stand up paddle(SUP) boarding has quickly gained popularity over last decade. As it is easy to learn and appropriate for all ages.  The origin of SUP boards is same as other surf boards, and that is Hawaii.

SUP basically employs a type of surf board along with a lengthy paddle. It’s a mix of canoeing and surfing. Today SUP boards are not just used for surfing but also used for gaining physical fitness. The low impact paddle boarding sport allows you to enjoy in high tide waves, explore rivers, lakes and other bodies of water. It also allows you to connect with the nature, and provides a full body work out. With SUP boards, you can simply sail on placid waters or can surf in extreme waves to have a good exercise.

There are various kinds of SUP paddle boards available today in the stores like All round SUPs, surf SUPs, Touring SUPs and Race SUPs, thus beginners need to choose an appropriate one for themselves, so as to begin with the water sport.

More recently Inflatable SUP boards have caught the eyes of many paddlers. These paddle boards have gained popularity as they are durable, portable and versatile SUP of all SUPs. Thus inflatable SUP boards for sale today are easily found in many SUP stores.

SUP Paddlers can even buy SUP accessories like SUP board carry bag, Paddle blade cover to carry and protect their boards and paddles while travelling.  

Just like SUP boarding, Dragon boat paddling has also gain its popularity from the past Chinese dragon boating culture. Today it is played in almost 60 countries, and federations like International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), (EDBF) and (ADBF) are conducting dragon boat races in those countries.

 Looking at the popularity of the sport many online stores are selling cheap dragon boat paddles to their customers. As for dragon boating, paddlers only need a paddle to participate in a dragon boat racing and rest of the items are provided to them by a dragon boat club. For more information on SUP boarding and dragon boating contact to our staff members.