SUP Tips: How to paddle straight on a Stand Up Paddleboard (reverse J stroke)

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A shop's short SUP tip on paddling in a straight line so you can take more strokes per side. Hold the shaft upright, start the blade a little away from the rail and pull it in toward the board, angle the blade slightly toward you, and finish close to your feet.

Key points

• A diagonal shaft and a blade far from the board both turn the board
• Start the stroke forward and a bit away from the rail, end next to your feet close to the rail
• Angle the blade slightly toward you to keep going straight
• Check: you should look between the paddle and your arm, not over the paddle

Creator says it's for Stand up paddlers, especially beginners who must switch sides every couple of strokes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBURA5HvTOM