Stand up paddle surfing
The Stand Up Paddling (SUP ), also standing paddling or stand-up paddle surfing called (English for paddle surfing while standing ), is a water sport in which the athlete stands upright on a kind of surfboard and produced with a single bladed paddle propulsion for locomotion.
Formation
The Stand Up Paddling was originally developed from Polynesian fishermen, standing in front of Tahiti were moving in their canoes on the sea. In particular, a one-man paddle bamboo rafts in Asia still in use today, in which standing beside rods are used. In Hawaii, the place where surfing was invented, Stand Up Paddling was the sport of the king. Only chosen ones were allowed to move standing besides him.
In the 20th century, the standing paddling was a convenient mode of transport for surfing instructors in Hawaii to go through the use of a paddle faster from the shore to the wave -breaking reefs and back. Due to the elevated position on the board of the surf instructor also has a better overview of the surf school. The special was also that these later often sat on the board on a chair, and of course non-waterproof cameras took pictures.
Only years later, Stand Up Paddling was also operated for windsurfing and surfing because you can operate it without any wind or waves. In recent years, found Stand Up Paddling is becoming more widespread as a recreational sport and became an independent water sport. Standing paddling is primarily operated in Hawaii, on the U.S. Pacific Coast, in Australia, the British Isles as well as in Japan. In Europe, Stand Up Paddling holds, for example, on inland waterways collection.
Although still without a fixed set of rules, the sport is divided mainly into these two disciplines:
- Stand Up Paddle Surfing
- Distance Stand Up Paddling
There are less common disciplines, such as the River surfing etc. Since then, national and international competitions are held in both disciplines. In Hamburg, the " SUP World Cup" in the shallow-water paddling takes place, for example, annually. In Germany, several organizations are in Stand up Paddling active, in particular the German Canoe Association ( DKV ) and the German Surfing Federation ( DWV), the sufficient and German championships.
Technology
The athlete stands upright as far as possible on the surfboard and produced with a single bladed paddle similar to canoeing propulsion. Here, the side on which the paddle is pulled back in the water and over the water forward changed regularly. In the most common variety operated the Moving is alternated by paddling with the art of surfing. The paddle is additionally used in surfing for controlling the surfboard and to support the balance. When combined with the art of surfing, the speed can be increased briefly by the force of waves. This makes it possible distances at a faster rate and with less effort to cover as with pure paddling. With the standing paddling on lakes or on the sea shores also good longer distances can be covered ( Distance Stand Up Paddling ).
Equipment
Boards / boards
Initially, existing longboards or so-called tandem boards were used from the surfing because they generate enough lift to support the weight of the athlete with equipment ( paddles, clothing) and this could stand on it without any problems. Also from the surfing comes the Boardleash, which prevents the loss of the board. Meanwhile, manufacturers offer several special SUP boards and paddles. SUP boards for stand up paddling in the shaft aligned in the past in their geometry an ordinary surfboard. Meanwhile, some shapes were developed specifically for this sport. On the market boards are available in lengths between 1.80 m and about 4 meters, which moves the volume of the boards between 100 and 250 liters.
For the Distance Stand Up Paddling a board type is used, which is similar in shape fast rowing boats, and this can not be generalized. Alternative models are used, which are similar in hull shape outrigger canoes or Lifeguard boards. Some SUP boards the volume enough to carry more than one person. SUP boards are often made of the same materials and with the same technique as other surfboards. Meanwhile, a special technique has been developed to design SUP boards. To ensure a secure footing, rough, or rubberized surfaces are used ethylene vinyl acetate, wherein the growing especially among professionals popular.
Since 2011 a new production technology allows based on the Dropstitch process, the manufacture of inflatable SUP boards that are easier to transport. This makes the boards for the recreational paddlers interesting. Critics argue that even an internal pressure of up to 25 psi anywhere near the stiffness of a conventional SUP boards and therefore just in the professional sector is still no credible alternative to Epoxy Stand Up Paddle Boards.
Paddle
The paddle, which is used in the discipline standup paddle surfing, should be around a paddle blade length longer than the surfers themselves The paddle at the Stand Up Paddling Distance is often a little longer. This allows for longer and more powerful features and the associated higher top speeds on the track. Where there are many professionals here who swear to the contrary. Paddles are available in different versions: Cheap paddle often have a aluminum shaft and a simple plastic sheet. More powerful paddles are made of glass fiber and carbon fiber reinforced plastic and are much lighter. There are also wooden paddle or paddle with bamboo leaves.