If you have an inflatable paddle board then this doesn’t necessary pertain to you. But if you are the proud owner of a stand-up paddle board then listen up? Are you struggling to carry your stand up paddle board? Chances are you are carrying it all wrong! It seems like such a basic activity but, there is actually a wrong way to carry your paddle board. When you are getting ready to pick up your board the first thing that you want to do is to make sure that you are not putting any stress on your back. In order to avoid any strain on your back you want to squat to pick up your board. You are starting from the end of the board.
As you start to stand up you can work your way up the board then place the board over your head. We Suggest that you have separate ropes to attach your paddle to your board in order for it to be easier to carry. This is going to be the best way to carry your paddle board because when you carry it on your shoulder it is not going to be as beneficial as carrying over your head. When you carry your paddle board on your shoulder if it is windy outside then your board and be pushed all over the place and mostly likely you are going drop your board.
Also, when you are carrying it on top of your shoulder you cannot see where you are going on the other side because it is completely blocked by the paddle board. You can carry your paddle board however these are going to be the disadvantages if you do. Now that you know how to properly carry your paddle board try it out and let us know if it works!
As you start to stand up you can work your way up the board then place the board over your head. We Suggest that you have separate ropes to attach your paddle to your board in order for it to be easier to carry. This is going to be the best way to carry your paddle board because when you carry it on your shoulder it is not going to be as beneficial as carrying over your head. When you carry your paddle board on your shoulder if it is windy outside then your board and be pushed all over the place and mostly likely you are going drop your board.
Also, when you are carrying it on top of your shoulder you cannot see where you are going on the other side because it is completely blocked by the paddle board. You can carry your paddle board however these are going to be the disadvantages if you do. Now that you know how to properly carry your paddle board try it out and let us know if it works!