Stand up paddle surfing

[O_Danny_Boy]

ok heres a dumb question, how do you get out back on a heavy-ish day

[waveseeker]

One word - timing !

The question went through my mind as I was paddling out in a solid 6ft swell - after getting totally taken out afew times I realised that its all about hanging around in the small wave white water area inside, waiting for a break in the sets - when that comes you paddle like mad and go for it. The worst area is a just broken wave, so basically avoid the impact zone. Up to about 4ft of white water is not really a problem as you can stamp on the tail and get the nose of the board over the white water, 5ft plus you need to avoid it.

[O_Danny_Boy]

cant you duck it eh?

initially i thought s.u.p surfing was for kooks but i saw this girl doing it pretty well down in kerry at the weekend and i must say it does look pretty cool. was reading an article on laird in a local magazine and he mentioned his goal for 07/08 was to s.u.p in chopes when its 30,40+

crazy bolloxs

[Hang11]

I've seen a few people doing it.

Apart from the obvious difference of riding a huge board, and being able to catch waves easily, what's so good about it?

I'm not trying to start an argument asking that, just having a hard time seeing the point of it when it comes to riding waves.

[waveseeker]

I could wax lyrical about why it is so good, but I suggest you try it and find out for yourself.

Just to be clear - I still surf, but now I am out on the water alot more, and surfing new breaks.