You will find that the community of "SUPers" is the friendliest, most enthusiastic, and supportive community you can ever come across. From one stand up paddler to another that have never met, there is an instant connection. No rivalry or exclusiveness like among surfers for the best secret spot, stand up paddle is for everyone and has no limits that traditional surfing has. I would even go as far to say that SUP is more traditional due to its history. Yes, stand up paddle has been around longer that recreational wave surfing. It was a one of the major transportation methods used by the island dwellers going back centuries, but only recently has it become popularized into a sport and free market entrepreneurs pushed
You will find that the community of "SUPers" is the friendliest, most enthusiastic, and supportive community you can ever come across. From one stand up paddler to another that have never met, there is an instant connection. No rivalry or exclusiveness like among surfers for the best secret spot, stand up paddle is for everyone and has no limits that traditional surfing has. I would even go as far to say that SUP is more traditional due to its history. Yes, stand up paddle has been around longer that recreational wave surfing. It was a one of the major transportation methods used by the island dwellers going back centuries, but only recently has it become popularized into a sport and free market entrepreneurs pushed