SUP is a stand-up paddle board, which is a very popular leisure way or sport abroad. Participants can range from children aged two or three to elderly people in their 70s and 80s, and even your pet dog. Hope you are willing to help me find the answer Q1: If you are given a piece of clean water, would you be willing to join the sport? ? Q2: What are the reasons for joining or not joining? Q3: Guess, how many years will it take for this sport to become popular in China?

Water skiing is a good project for relaxation and entertainment on the water. You can use the least equipment to enjoy surfing in the sea and cruising in the tranquil lakes and rivers.

Water skiing requires coordinated movement of all parts of the body, and has gradually become a very popular cross sports. When you stand in the water, you have a unique perspective, and you can see all kinds of incredible and wonderful scenes-from the colorful marine life to the trembling sea level scene.

Want to feel it too? All you need is a few essential equipment and a little skill.

The good news: you only need a few simple pieces of equipment to enjoy this sport.

1: Water ski: This is the biggest investment item in your equipment. You can choose the board according to your height, weight, technical level, and purpose. Of course, you must also know what kind of board is suitable for the local environment.

2: Paddle: The paddle of the water ski generally has a sheath in the center of the pole to increase its strength. The selected paddle is generally 15-20CM higher than the user. (Some manufacturers recommend 20-25CM higher)

3: PFD: (Personal Flotation Device): The US Coast Guard classifies water skis as ships, so every time you water skis, you must have personal protection equipment. For example, you have to carry a safety guard at all times, and carry a light when you water ski after sunset.

4: Appropriate clothing: When it is cold, wear waterproof or quick-drying clothes to prevent hypothermia. When the temperature is still good, you can wear T-shirts or swimsuits and other clothes that are more comfortable while getting wet.

5: Lace: Generally speaking, the foot rope is sold separately. The foot rope can connect you to your board. If you fall into the water, you can get close to the board quickly. The water ski is a good float, which can ensure your safety to a certain extent. Laces can be divided into surfing foot ropes, laces used in calm waters, and laces used in rapids according to different environments. Please pay attention to purchase the appropriate tie.

6: Sunscreen products: like sunscreen and sunglasses

How do you ship your board?

Board transportation method

If it is an inflatable board, you can inflate it at the place of use. Of course, many friends like to inflate at home and play directly by the water.

Generally, there is a handle in the middle of the edge of the water ski. You can hold the handle with one hand and hold the oar with the other. Go to the water's edge.

If the distance is long, you can put the board on your head. Specific steps are as follows:

1: Lean the tail of the board on the ground and erect the board facing you.

2: Put the paddle on the ground where you can easily hook it.

3: Hold the handles on both edges of the board.

4: Retreat a little bit, tilt the board slightly towards you, bend down, put your head on the middle of the board.

5: Hold the edge handle with both hands and push up the board.

6: Okay, pick up your paddle and go play.

Stand up on the board

If you are playing for the first time, it is best to choose calm water, no boats and floating objects around.

At the beginning, you will feel that it is easier to kneel on the board than to stand up. Next, start a simple explanation. If you start water skiing:

1: The board is placed at the diving site, standing next to the board, the paddle is leaning against the board like a bracket paddle, and the paddle leaf is inserted into the water.

2: Two hands hold the middle of the edge of the board, and one hand always holds the oar.

3: Kneel down the middle and back of the board.

4: Kneel and feel the balance of the board. So that the head of the board will not tilt up, and the tail will not sink into the water.

5: Hold one side of the board firmly with your hands to stabilize it.

6: When you feel ready, stand up with one foot first, then stand up. The standing position is where you are kneeling. Of course, you can also bring a friend to help you hold the board and make you stand up.

Water skiing position:

After you stand up, how do you keep your balance on the board?

1: Your feet should stand parallel, keeping a hip distance. Stand in the middle of the board, don't lean to one side.

2: Keep your toes forward, your knees bent, and your back straight.

3: Use your hips to maintain balance, not your upper body.

4: Keep your head and shoulders straight and stable, and use your hips to adjust your weight position.

5: Look ahead, don't just stare at your feet.

6: Like riding a bicycle, when you move forward, it is easier to balance.

Paddle skills:

When you feel that you have a good balance on the board, you can really enjoy the fun of water skiing.

Here are some tips for water skiing:

1: When you are sliding on the right, your right hand holds the lower part of the oar and your left hand holds the upper part of the oar.

2: The camber of the propeller head is facing away from you. At first, your vision may feel unreasonable.

3: Keep your arms straight and feel like paddling with your body. Your abdomen is stronger than your arms.

4: When paddling, use the upper hand to push down.

5: First insert the paddle into the water, and then pull it down to the ankle to get out of the water.

6: At the beginning, each stroke can be shorter, you can stroke closer to the board to practice. It is not necessary to use a lot of effort at the beginning.

7: At the beginning of the paddling, use a small supporting force to paddle, which will make your strokes more effective and farther.

8: If you want to draw straighter, you can draw 4.5 times on one side and then turn to the other side.

9: Don't forget to change the up and down positions of your hands when changing sides and paddling.

Turning skills:

There are many simple ways to turn when water skiing.

1: One-side paddling control method: As the name suggests, you can use the paddle to paddle all the time to turn. Want to turn to the left? Okay, keep drawing on the right. The opposite is also the same. Until the board turns to the direction you want. In this way, a big bend is usually turned and the operating area is relatively large.

2: Tail paddle method: You can use paddles to repeatedly paddle on both sides of the tail to adjust the direction.

3: Sweeping and paddling method: Contrary to the first method, this is on the side where you want to turn, water skiing from back to front like sweeping.

In addition, when turning, standing a little back, or looking at the direction you want to turn through your shoulders, will help you turn faster and better. Turn in the direction of your strength. If you are right-handed, stand with your left foot in front and put the weight of your body on your right foot. Turning to the right will be faster.

Water skis are actually easy to learn, but you should also prepare for the inevitable falling water.

1: When your balance is unstable, make sure you fall into the water instead of falling on the board. The hardness of the board is relatively strong and it is easy to be injured by collision.

2: If your board and paddle leave you at the same time, grab the board first, and then row the board to find the paddle. (The place where the foot rope can be used is much better.)

Once you have tried water skiing, you will really want a board of your own. So, what kind of board is more suitable?

Recreation and fitness: This includes recreational outdoor sports, sliding on calm water, or sliding on small and medium waves. Most novices are in this category. At this time, your first consideration when choosing a paddle board is its stability and ease of operation.

Parade competition: This includes long-distance hiking trips, and racing sports. At this time, when choosing a paddle board, consider the speed that the board can reach and whether it is easy to operate.

Plaining Hull (I really don't know how to say in Chinese, everyone will understand in the picture above.)

If you want to play all the sports on one board, such as water skiing, hiking, or surfing, this board is the best choice.

This board is flat and wide, similar to the shape of a water ski. Its design focuses on making the board float on the surface of ocean waves or lake or river water. Many novices will start with a plain hull, because this board has better stability and is also capable of a variety of gameplay.

Displacement Hull

Suitable for long-distance hiking trips and racing sports.

The front and tail of this board are sharper, which is more similar to kayak and canoe. The pointed front cuts the water surface and separates the water to the sides, so that the board moves quickly.

This shape of the board is longer and narrower than the plaining type. This shape is conducive to its rapid advance in the water, but at the same time, its stability is worse than that of plaining.

The paddle board should be selected according to your size. If the displacement of the board does not match your weight, your board will not be able to drag you out of the water. The volume and weight of the board are two very important reference factors when choosing a paddle board.

Volume: The volume of the board can be expressed in liters. The buoyancy generated by the volume of the board enables the board to carry heavy objects. The larger the volume of the board, the greater the weight it can carry.

If a short board is wide and thick, it can have good buoyancy. Similarly, if the long board is narrow and thin, the buoyancy will not work. Therefore, if a 200-pound surfer wants to surf, he can choose a short board with good operability but a relatively large volume (wide and thick).

Load capacity: Every board has a certain load capacity. Knowing the load capacity of the board is very important. If your weight is too heavy for your board, your board will have a very deep draft and it is not easy to water ski.

When choosing the length of the board, think in advance, where do you want to skate? Surfing in the sea or racing in a calm lake requires very different boards.

In addition, consider the size of your car and whether it is easy to store and transport. And also consider the distance you take the board to the water's edge, usually in areas with high winds, it is still difficult to transport long boards over long distances. In this case, an inflated board is more suitable, and it can be inflated after being transported to the water.

Short board (below 9’ 2.8 meters), suitable for surfing. Compared with the longer board, the shorter board has better maneuverability. Generally, children’s surfboards are below 2.4 meters.

Medium-sized boards (9’-12’ 2.8m-3.7m) are ideal sizes for multi-functional boards. You can slide in the lake or simply surf in the sea.

Long board (12.6’-14’ 3.8m-4.3m), suitable for competition and water hiking. The long board is faster than the short and medium board, and it is easier to slide straight. If you are interested in participating in competitions or hiking, you need a long board to race, or glide long distances to reach your camp.

The width of the board is very important to maintain stability. The board can be as wide as 36" 90 cm to suit the weight of various users.

Wide board (approximately 31' 80cm or wider): Wide board is more stable than narrow board and easier to stand. But the speed will be slower than the narrow board.

Narrow version (29″-30″ 74cm-76cm): The speed of the narrow board is faster than that of the long board, but the stability will be worse.

EPS foam material: foam material outsourcing glass fiber reinforced plastic or epoxy resin is the production method of most boards. Carbon fiber and plastic are sometimes used, and the weight of the board varies according to the internal structure.

Hollow core: Some mid-range boards will use hollow core technology due to the production process. Some high-end boards will also use this technology to reduce the board's weight and enhance its performance.

Polyurethane foam material: slightly heavier than EPS foam, generally used on entry-level boards.

Inflatable board: The structure of the inflatable board is PVC wrapped drop-stitch material. The inflatable board is more durable, lighter and easier to carry, and easy to store.

Caudal fin can increase water control ability and stability, and its types include:

Large single fin: This fin is mounted on the base and fixed with a small bolt. There is a slot on the base to insert the fin.

Three-fin setting: This setting is conducive to walking straight in flat water and also helpful to the control ability during surfing.

Racing tail fin: This straight and hard fin is very helpful for the longboard in the downwind. It can greatly improve the board's wave catching ability and flipping ability.

The fin of the inflatable board: the inflatable board has both a glued rubber tail fin and a detachable tail fin.

Paddle boards combine the dual functions of water skiing and surfing, and we have the current water ski classification. Water skiing is currently the fastest growing sport in the world. Its equipment growth rate has reached 200%.

According to a well-known water ski coach and the founder of a water ski brand, the reason why water skiing can be widely and quickly recognized by the public is that water skiing can not only exercise the muscles of the whole body, but also exercise the central strength. Balance and flexible reaction ability, and these improvements do not require compulsive exercise. Besides, being able to go outdoors and enjoy the breath of nature on the water, how can you feel that you are working hard?

Although longboard is a full-body exercise, people of all ages or physical conditions can try it. Unlike surfing, you don't need to have waves to play. Calm water is the best choice for beginners. "Surfing has not become the mainstream sport in the United States because many people live not close to the sea. The beauty of water skiing is that you can use it in any waters such as oceans, lakes and rivers."

The history of water skis can be traced back to around 1960, when WAIKIKI's beach boys used paddles with racks to help make the surfing effect more dazzling. It was not until 2000 when some top surfers started using paddleboards in order to continue training surfing on the calm sea. Today, water skiing has gradually become a mainstream sport. Through the vigorous promotion of WPA, water skiing competitions, gatherings, and teaching can be seen everywhere in many countries.

Inflatable water skis are becoming more and more common in water skiing. Of course, there are good reasons for this phenomenon. Inflatable water skis are practical, durable, and can meet the needs of most water skiers. They are not just a big raft, it is not the same as a raft.

The first inflatable water ski was made by the American water ski brand Uli and was first sold in the United States in 2001. In 2008, the well-known American brand Redpaddle followed suit and withdrew from inflatable water ski products. In the following years, inflatable water ski brands began to appear one after another, but Uli and Redpaddle are indeed pioneers in this field. The first batch of inflatable water ski products are still in good condition today, and most of them are still in use! The structure of the inflatable water ski used now is very similar to the first batch. However, the length and shape of early inflatable paddles are very similar, and they are generally between 3.05-3.35M. The thickness is generally 10CM. But early brands and consumers were skeptical of inflatable water skis. Are they easy to use? Will they be recognized by the market? At that time, ULI and Redpaddle were suspected and despised by their peers because of their obsession with the development of inflatable water skis. But today, inflatable water skis have caused an uproar in the world of water skis, and have strongly promoted the recognition and popularization of water ski activities.

Compared with 5-6 years ago, today's inflatable water ski market is very different. Not only are there so many brands, the shapes and sizes are so many that you can hardly imagine them. Including other brands that have mocked ULI and Redpaddle in the early days, almost no brand does not have inflatable water skis in its product line. But not all inflatable water skis you want to use. They vary greatly in structure, shape, strength and quality. As of August 2015, there are more than 30 brands on the market, but only half of the product quality is reliable. Be careful when buying.

The inflatable water ski is made of PVC, nylon cloth, glue and air. The main material, perhaps everyone has heard, is called "drop-stitich" brushed air cushion material. This material allows the water ski to be shaped accordingly, and it is also very strong when inflated. This even was first used by Koreans to make inflatable beds, inflatable swimming pools and hot water tanks. The thickness of this material is different, and the transportation capacity is different. Put the brushed air cushion material on the ground, cut according to the template, and then glue the edges with PVC to form an air bag. Dig out the air valve port, press the air valve, and then the board can be inflated with an air pump. Let me talk about making boards of different shapes. The most commonly used methods are heating and pressure. Another method is to cut the head and tail of the board into different shapes, and then glue it with PVC. Adding an extra layer of PVC can make the board and edges stronger, but it also adds weight. Generally speaking, inflatable boards are made by hand, which is why the quality of boards of different brands and even the same brand may vary.

The answer is of course NO. There are many reasons for different boards.

Material: Generally speaking (can be used for all things) good goods are not cheap, and cheap goods are not good. Good brands generally use good quality materials. The best board is made of brushed air cushion material and top quality nylon yarn, which gives the board higher strength. The more the number of wire drawing, the lower the bending rate of the board. Some brands will use this as an advertising point, you can feel it yourself.

Thickness: The thicker the board, the harder it is. This is why some suggest that heavy customers use thick boards. The thickest board is 15CM. Some brands also tried to make thicker boards, but the board experience was very bad because it was too far away from the water for good paddling operations.

Shape: Most brands produce boards of different shapes and sizes to meet the needs of different consumers. Generally speaking, the various brands of all-around 320CM boards are similar, but there are big differences between different brands of surfboards and racing boards. For example, the shape of the tail may be very different, so that each board has a different feel and performance.

Fins: There are many types of fins, but generally there are two types. One is fixed on the board and integrated with the board, and the other needs to be installed on the board. The fins integrated with the board are generally very durable. They can withstand strong knocks without damage, and possess a certain degree of softness and flexibility. But this also means that their performance is slightly inferior to hard fins. Hard fins are generally installed on the board through small bolts or bolts. This kind of fin has good performance, but it is also more fragile. You should pay more attention to it when the board is set off and back to shore.