Paddle Boarding

[JoPoy88]

15 hours ago, redtail hawk said:

Who's done it?  who likes it?  Who doesn't?

Tried it 1st time yesterday.  Fell in 4 times but loved it.  I rented but I can see the value in one.  Makes all public docks accessible.

I kayak mostly but it’s fun!

[BuffaloBud]

9 hours ago, redtail hawk said:

Well...I see a really cheap inflatable on sale at "Big River" (Amazon) for $239.  inflatable.  Reviews say it works for yoga.  I'd buy a car lighter electric pump too.  Good idea?  Also there are ones including a kayak seat.  Is fishing a possibility?  I'm thinking getting a 10 ft solid board in my car would be a PITA.

I have an inflatable board, primarily because of the space a hard board takes.  Board (11ft), paddle, pump, bag, leash - all in for $250.  Peak brand on Amazon (not available anymore - https://www.amazon.com/stores/PEAK+Paddle+Boards/page/C81B98CC-88F7-4261-9A12-C73CCC2D5D60?ref_=ast_bln).  I can have mine ready to go via hand pump in less than 10 min.  Went with a vest style PFD.

You can fish from these.  Folks rig up a cooler as a seat.  Check out this FB page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/isupownersclub/

[Son of a K-Gun]

I bought an inflatable years ago and my sister bought a really nice hard board at the same time.  I can take mine anywhere fairly easily.  My sister had to struggle loading up her board in her big Explorer.  One of us still has/uses their paddleboard...guess who?

 

Maybe if you live right at the water a hard board is the way to go, but the convenience of the inflatable makes it a great option if you want to haul it around at all.

 

Got mine years ago from Xterra...really happy with it and they always have good sales.  Buy direct from the company.

[teef]

i swear if i see any of you doing yoga on a paddle board, i'm going to attack you.

[Jauronimo]

I paddle boarded once.  It was more difficult than I anticipated a solid full body workout to do it right.  It was a lot harder to maneuver than I anticipated but I understand the hardboards are more agile than the inflatable boards.  I think you need a totally calm day for best results.  I was not that impressed but my wife loves it.

[Nextmanup]

On 7/5/2023 at 9:37 PM, ExiledInIllinois said:

Ha! I was actually debating that.

 

Background of picture, but foreground ahead of my daughter and me.

 

Which is it? 

 

On 7/5/2023 at 10:39 PM, Gugny said:

I think we need turbo to settle this one. 

We need Einstein to chime in with the correct answer.

 

He has achieved things you wouldn't believe imaginable.

 

 

[Augie]

On 7/6/2023 at 2:22 AM, JoPoy88 said:

I kayak mostly but it’s fun!

 

Our first house was right on the marsh overlooking a large sound. With a spring tide the water came right up to the backyard and we could take my buddies kayak out to the tidal creeks leading to the sound. There was a point full of trees that served as a windscreen. I nearly had “an incident” when that breeze caught and shocked me! Nothing like rolling on your maiden voyage, but narrowly averted. 

 

Kayaks AND paddle boards appeal to me more than high speeds on a jet ski! My spine has been jarred enough on jet skis! They are nice for just toddling up canals boats might struggle with, though. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

On 7/6/2023 at 7:37 AM, Son of a K-Gun said:

I bought an inflatable years ago and my sister bought a really nice hard board at the same time.  I can take mine anywhere fairly easily.  My sister had to struggle loading up her board in her big Explorer.  One of us still has/uses their paddleboard...guess who?

 

Maybe if you live right at the water a hard board is the way to go, but the convenience of the inflatable makes it a great option if you want to haul it around at all.

 

Got mine years ago from Xterra...really happy with it and they always have good sales.  Buy direct from the company.

my concern with getting an inflatable was getting a hole in it, and then you are into patching, and that seems to never work. Have you had to patch yours? 
 

i got a light weight soft top board (like kick board material) that probably weighs around 30 pounds. So light enough to carry around. I love it, but it is getting old and it was expensive ($800). So not sure if I should spring for the inflatable for my next one. 

[Joe Ferguson forever]

"my concern with getting an inflatable was getting a hole in it, and then you are into patching, and that seems to never work. Have you had to patch yours? "

 

this is so true.  I don't know that a patch has ever worked for me on a pressurized air mattress etc.  That's why I'm concerned that fishing might not be ideal.  I've put hooks into friends (and vice versa) and myself.  Thinking the paddle board might just get me to nice points on land.  I'm thinking the bungee cords on the front of the rental are pretty std and would hold a rod and a very small tackle box?

Edited July 7, 2023 by redtail hawk

[Son of a K-Gun]

On 7/7/2023 at 5:54 PM, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

my concern with getting an inflatable was getting a hole in it, and then you are into patching, and that seems to never work. Have you had to patch yours? 
 

i got a light weight soft top board (like kick board material) that probably weighs around 30 pounds. So light enough to carry around. I love it, but it is getting old and it was expensive ($800). So not sure if I should spring for the inflatable for my next one. 

Never had to patch and I’m primarily using mine off a sandy beach…valid concern though for sure.

 

The material seems quite thick and durable and it bounces off stuff pretty well, so it would be difficult to get a puncture.  I think my biggest fear is a mouse getting at it during winter storage.

[Augie]

24 minutes ago, Son of a K-Gun said:

Never had to patch and I’m primarily using mine off a sandy beach…valid concern though for sure.

 

The material seems quite thick and durable and it bounces off stuff pretty well, so it would be difficult to get a puncture.  I think my biggest fear is a mouse getting at it during winter storage.

 

What is white water rafting gear made of? That is some pretty rugged stuff! 

[Joe Ferguson forever]

1 hour ago, Augie said:

 

What is white water rafting gear made of? That is some pretty rugged stuff! 

Orca fabric whatever that is:  https://abmarine.dk/products/nautilus-11-dlx-boat-orca-coated-fabric.  I fished out of my friends knock off, jerry rigged Nautilus with no problem except he couldn't steer, had back pain and I had to get us off rocks....but no punctures.

[Augie]

17 minutes ago, redtail hawk said:

Orca fabric whatever that is:  https://abmarine.dk/products/nautilus-11-dlx-boat-orca-coated-fabric.  I fished out of my friends knock off, jerry rigged Nautilus with no problem except he couldn't steer, had back pain and I had to get us off rocks....but no punctures.

 

Well, if you had no punctures to show for your back pain, lack of steering and getting stuck on rocks, I guess it’s pretty rugged. As are you. 

 

I never actually call for room service, but I like knowing it’s there. 

[Joe Ferguson forever]

4 hours ago, Augie said:

I never actually call for room service, but I like knowing it’s there. 

not sure of the meaning.  but yes, they're tough.  Just doubt a $239 board will be the same.  I'm not buying a raft, signed up again for Tuesday so I guess I'll see.  Will trim my toenails tho...

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Edited July 9, 2023 by redtail hawk

[transplantbillsfan]

Live in Hawaii and I surf. Grew up 5 minutes away from Lake Ontario in Webster, NY. Lived there til I was 23. Wish I tried SUPing while I was there.

 

Now I look on those Sweepers with disdain...

 

 

[Behindenemylines]

It’s a great workout and lots of fun.  They have different boards for different applications.  Even a fishing board with mounts etc 

 

you can surf with many of them too. Not as agile as a real board but fun. 
 

I like it better than the kayak for most water activities. 
 

we took lessons ages ago at LL Bean and learned alot.  
 

I prefer the hard board to the inflatables.  They just perform better 

[Joe Ferguson forever]

We were in Sam's today and they had this for $239 (not sure why internet price is $269.  Has a backpack, electric pump and good reviews.  I bought it. It'w a beginner board but I'm a beginner...Hope it lasts a few years.  We'll see.

https://www.samsclub.com/p/nautica-adventure-2-inflatable-paddle-board-and-accessories/P03012888?pid=ps_acq_Google_PLA_11712770612&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=482460379678&wl4=aud-749516845103:pla-1039240414302&wl5=9008764&wl6=&wl7=&wl9=pla&wl10=1247713&wl11=local&wl12={productid}&wl13=6518&wl15=119074121932&wl16=&wl17=&wl18=&wl19=&wl20=Cj0KCQjwtamlBhD3ARIsAARoaEywwpa6sEWO0qkmS0FzJcO_n0UPSOILjXW84vUUMR9sXLadpOPmxmQaAk4UEALw_wcB&wl23=1039240414302&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtamlBhD3ARIsAARoaEywwpa6sEWO0qkmS0FzJcO_n0UPSOILjXW84vUUMR9sXLadpOPmxmQaAk4UEALw_wcB