I love doing things at ski resorts in the summer.
Yes, but - brrrr! I get cold easily, so maybe that's it. I was happy to be at a lower-altitude reservoir (air temps in the 80s - I would have preferred 90s) rather than in the mountains (temps in the 60s-70s).
Although, it occurs to me I have no idea what mountain temps look like in your area.
Yes, but - brrrr! I get cold easily, so maybe that's it. I was happy to be at a lower-altitude reservoir (air temps in the 80s - I would have preferred 90s) rather than in the mountains (temps in the 60s-70s).
Although, it occurs to me I have no idea what mountain temps look like in your area.
Going to the mountains in the summer just make me happy.
Just saw a pix of me on an SUP in Kauai. Hmm look like a combination of both "wrongs."I have resisted posting here as, well, I'm a SURFER, not a SUPer
however, I do SUP in the ocean when its flat b/c I'm board or on full moons in crazy high tide and surf - either solo or with a few crazy friends ;)
That being said, there is a vast difference in boards, and I just want to share that wide boards create issues.
Please see images below... if you are really paddling long distance, @vanhoskier longer narrow board is the best.
My SUP is an old soft top, its 23 inches wide and 10 foot long. Im 5'4" and its just right, even in the ocean w/ waves.
Boards that are 30+ may be great for yoga and for floating you your first time, but for serious paddling it can tweak your back. Do not be come this guy -- the reach and twist is no good
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This GIRL IS ALSO WRONG -
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Hold your core in and stand up straight, if you lean and twist, thats a problem.
Just sharing
It's like there needs to be a different name for what I'm doing. SUP in the places I go.... there is definitely no such thing as a lineup.
That does not look like a comfortable learning environment. (Understatement)
But @WaterGirl is not exactly a newbie!That does not look like a comfortable learning environment. (Understatement)
No, I was thinking about me - I would never want to learn in that kind of crowd!But @WaterGirl is not exactly a newbie!