Red Paddle Co FAQ - How To Stand Up On A Paddle Board

Knowing how to launch a paddle board is one thing. Knowing how to stand up on a paddle board is the next challenge! Learning to stand up paddle board may take a bit of trial and error - In other words, don’t be afraid to make friends with the water! However, if you know the right technique you’ll soon be a pro. 

This is the process for how to stand up on a paddle board in 5 simple steps:

Start By Kneeling On The Board 

You want to be about knee-deep in the water when you mount your board. Standing next to whichever side of the SUP you feel most comfortable, hold the board on its sides halfway down, before lifting one knee onto the board and pulling the board gently towards you as you shift the rest of your weight onto the board. 

Make sure you position yourself near the central carry handle with one knee either side to stay balanced. 

Practice Paddling On Your Knees

Before standing up, it’s helpful to spend some time paddling on your knees. This will give you time to focus on perfecting your paddle stroke without needing to worry about balancing and not falling off! When paddling, one hand should be placed near the top of the handle, gripping the T-bar, whilst the other hand should grip the shaft. Your arms should be just wider than a shoulder width apart.