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The Complete Guide to Paddle Boards

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Paddle Boarding can be enjoyed at many different levels for each individual.  At the beginner level, one can enjoy a relaxing journey on calm waters, lay down while on the board, and enjoy what its like to be on the water.  So how does one learn how to paddle board?  Where does one start?  We’re glad you asked.  In this guide we will cover everything you need to know to get started to become comfortable paddle boarding wherever you like.

If you’re looking to get started, these are the best 10 paddle boarding tips for beginners.  Of course there is a lot more you can learn, but we’ve narrowed down what we believe are the 10 most helpful tips to getting started.  Enjoy!

Paddle Boarding has become a well-known activity today, but it wasn’t always that way.  Not until early 2000s did the Paddle Board gain wide popularity.  Believe it or not, Paddle Boarding’s earliest roots actually trace back thousands of years to individuals in rafts and punts .  However, it wasn’t until the 1900s when its current form originated in Hawaii.

Why should you paddle board?  Why is paddle boarding becoming so popular?  Are there any benefits to learning how to paddle board?  Here in this article we hope to give insight into the growth behind paddle boarding.  

Paddle boarding is such a great activity because one can pick it up quickly with little requirements before starting out.  Here we go over all of the equipment and gear you need to start paddle boarding.

One of the great things about paddle boarding is the flexibility in location.  You can use a paddle board in a river, on a lake, or out in the ocean.  Here, we go over where are the best places to paddle board and why.