No.1 Newbie Mistake When Buying a SUP

Most people are unaware as to what style SUP their buying... Most people buy 'All-round' paddleboards. This Stand Up Paddleboard style is suited to a specific type of paddling, but it's not the best 'all round' board out there!

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[rimvydasbingelis]

your video is basically that touring boards are better than all round - so just name this video like this and NOT "Newbie Mistake When Buying a SUP"

[ebonyharris]

I say get what you can afford initially. Get comfortable and familiar with the sport, then upgrade once you’ve had time to do your research and determine what you like. I chose an inflatable paddleboard simply due to cost and storage constraints. I know there are much better options out there, but it works for me right now.

[lukeyb]

I got a 10.6 ft touring board from amazon less than 2 weeks ago it cost £127.00 and I got 3 years accidental damage cover through amazon for £12.70 it says u can claim 3 times in 12 months, I've taken it out every day bar 2 cold ones and it's great I love it much better than the all round 9ft one it's faster and more stable and didn't break the bank either just get a cheapo with cover and they have to keep sending new ones I've crashed into the river bank every day aswell and still holding up 😅

[OscarHanzely]

This video is an advertisement for touring boards that cost $1000-$1700. No thank you, definitely nothing of value for newbies which need good stable all around board for couple hundred $

[gloppy]

this vid is nothing more than a commercial for Starboard. Newb's and most any paddler have no need with spending big money for a Starboard. The number 1 selling board is Body Glove Performer 11 at Costco and it's a solid mid level board with a rock solid reputation since introduced 8 years ago. It's 1/3 the price of a Starboard too and backed by Costco's outstanding warranty/return policy. New paddlers should start with a 11' (10.6 is fine, but the extra length is great for taking along a kid or dog) with spending under $300. You are preaching to the wrong audience.

[dontbovver]

Ah yes, for only 4x the price, you can paddle a little less and go a little further.

[Relaxing]

meeeeh a larger board just means much more stability, be it in waves or in fact for newbie its much better, sure going fast and all is cool but you just cant beat the stability and the room it gives you for accessories, its bigger

[Kay-pujn]

This is all understandable, but of you also want to learn to catch some small waves at the beach and things like that and you don’t want to buy several different boards, a allround board is the better choice.

[ianbartlam]

Great video. But we have to start somewhere. If we spend a fortune and its not for us then money can be wasted

[jaytee]

maybe Ii was lucky but comparing my cheap inflatable board in person with expensive ones it has 0 flaws and looks like it literally came from the same factory as some of the more expensive ones, board has lasted me 5 years of heavy use in rocky rivers. I guarantee you don't need to spend 1000 for a good board

[joshuapatrick]

I bought the cheapest board i could on amazon and have had it for over a year been doing all sorts of tricks and long paddles still going good

[jd-lvgi]

You need to change the name of this video to "your cheap board is shit so buy ours." This was not a helpful video at all. Just a commercial for over $1k boards.

[adamr]

"You get what you pay for" doesn't mean that spending more money means that you will get better quality. It simply means that you get to bring home the item that you paid for. Sometimes spending more money means better quality. But if you want to communicate that, then you should say that's spending more money often means you will get better quality. But of course, sometimes you get better quality when spending less money. Because some products are a better value than others. Sometimes the better product costs less money.

[robertbaughjr]

I gotta cheap board. I can only use it 3-5 weekends a year.

Be realistic and get the most out of your money.

[mytakeonhowto]

Great for somebody who wants to do speedy touring. Problem is that touring boards a way more tippy than an all around. So, good if you have experience but for the average hobby boarder who wants to chill and maybe do an overnight I say, stick with a load carrying all around board.

[momatotsosrorudodi]

God forbid you just want to chill near the shore.

I'm glad I bought a long and narrow board with one fin, but I could envision novices being frustrated with them.

Kids use them as floating docks or kayaks and the cheapest one easily available should probably be fine.

[adamwalker]

Be sure to check the price of a SUP at Canadian Tire before you see what a Starboard board costs. #firstcarporche

You don't say much about what criteria to use in selection. Those of us who have made mistakes know this video doesn't prevent someone from making the same with the boards suggested.

[richardswinson]

And bending over at each stroke is the most efficient and effective way of paddling?

[adamr]

Canadian Tire. The store that sounds like it should just sell tires in it. It really has nothing to do with the name. Weird. Haha

[Zxandy-bl]

Not useful for a beginner choosing a board to begin with.. Content concentrates on touring boards, which is probably not applicable to most people. So, in essence, the content did not at all deliver on the title.