How to adjust the length of a SUP paddle
If you're paddling on a 15-inch-thick inflatable SUP board, how should you adjust the paddle? A simple method is to make a fist with your hand and point your thumb downward—effectively adding 13 to 15 cm to your height—and use that as the highest point of the paddle. But why exactly should you set the SUP paddle to a height that’s 13–15 cm taller than your own height?
More and more people are embracing paddleboarding—it’s a healthy, cardio-friendly activity. Paddleboarding involves single-blade paddling using a SUP paddle. Below, we’ll highlight the key features of a SUP paddle.