The Ultimate Stand Up Paddleboarding Destination Is The North Shore Of Lake Tahoe

The Ultimate Stand Up Paddleboarding Destination Is The North Shore Of Lake Tahoe

One of the fastest growing sports in Tahoe today is stand up paddleboarding or SUP's for short. A few years ago some of the old surfers from southern California began bringing SUP's to Lake Tahoe to test the waters and sure enough it took off much like the kayak . Everywhere you go you'll see these stand up paddleboards! They are on top of many vehicles on Tahoe's roads sometimes piled five-six high on a standard luggage rack. It seems that the simpler you design a sport the faster it grows.

All you need to start with is a paddle and a stand up paddleboard! A paddleboard is a long stable surfboard with a deck pad and maybe a leash. Paddleboards come in many shapes and sizes, some you paddle in the prone position but the growing rage is in the stand up paddleboard. Some are less than ten feet and these are great for smaller paddlers and average size people that may spend more than half their time surfing. You should go longer if you want to tour long distances, consider going to a paddleboard that is over eleven feet for more touring.

The stand up paddleboard paddle is basically a long canoe paddle which is very strong to handle the extra torque required to power these SUP's. The paddle has an angled single blade with a T handle. Paddles are typically cut to length or adjusted to be about 8 to 12 inches over the top of a persons head for maximum power with each stroke. Paddle boards are very efficient in calm winds when standing but when it's windy you will find that it is easier to paddle in the prone position (on your stomach) or on your knees for more stability and efficient paddling.

North Shore Lake Tahoe's crystal clear waters are the perfect place to get started on you SUP journey. You can see down seventy feet on a calm morning paddle adding to the extremely unique natural experience. So not only will you look cool and get ripped but you will see things that you would not typically see anywhere else on the planet. So take the plunge, make the journey to Tahoe and experience the ultimate stand up paddling destination!

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