Technique Tips - FitNord AQUA 300 Manual Del Usuario

8 PADDLING TECHNIQUE TIPS
Paddling is fun, effective and can be practiced on many different
levels. You can paddle longer trips, perform workout exercises, or
simply enjoy life on the board.
Start by sitting on your knees on the board near the carrying hand-
le. Rock the board around and feel the movement. You can paddle
sitting or on your knees if you are not ready to stand up yet. When
you feel ready, stand up. Keep your knees and body relaxed and do
not be afraid of falling into the water. While standing stiff it is more
difficult to maintain the balance. It is good to keep your gaze on solid
objects like the beach and trees - this way your balance works better.
The length of the paddle should be adjusted to match your own
height with your hand raised.
Place the paddle the convex side facing forward. Take a wide grip
of the paddle and reach as far forward as you can towards the tip of
the board, press the blade all the way into the water and pull straight
back using the core muscles. Lift the paddle up at your feet. Keep the
paddle as vertical as possible in the lateral direction, otherwise the
board will turn to the side. The straighter you can hold the paddle, the
longer you can paddle from the same side without the board turning.
We hope you have a lot of fun with the FitNord SUP board and
spend memorable moments enjoying nature!
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