Stand up paddling keeps me fit, is fun, challenges me, provides for me, humbles me, rewards me, makes me smile, teaches me and feeds my soul, that’s why I love this sport so much - Dave Kalama Surf Legend

Stand UP Paddle Chicago, IL

Common SUP Injuries:

• Rotator cuff strain
• Cervical spine compression
• Low back pain
• Knee pain
• Shoulder tendonitis

SUP Health Benefits:

• Improves balance
• Full body workout
• Low impact
• Reduce stress
• Overall increased strength

• Improves cardiovascular health
• Improves endurance
• Connecting with nature

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SUP Training are the ultimate tools to improve your paddling and get guaranteed results.  Improve the paddling experience for SUP athletes around the world. These tools were created to give paddlers the opportunity to learn how to train, prevent frustration and reach peak performance.

Level 1 SUP skill techniques:

• Forward stroke
• Reverse stroke
• Sweep (Forward & Reverse)
• Draws
• Braces
• Stopping

Level 2 SUP skill techniques:

• Walking the board (weighting the tail & nose)
• Pivot turn
• Side Slip
• Draw to the Nose
• Cross Board Draw
• Cross Forward Stroke
• C-STroke (Canted Forward)
• Cross Tail - Heel side low brace
• Stroke tempo

Phases:

• Catch
• Power
• Recovery

Gnarly Important points:

• PFD's (Personal floatation device): Leashes & Life Vests
• SUP Carries: pick-up, set down, suitcase, shoulder, overhead, tandem
• Safe Launching and Landing: dock or bank entering or exiting
• Car Topping: Loading/Unloading with straps and knots

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