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PADDLE SURF SPORT

Paddle surfing is a water sport which involves the navigator sliding on the water standing on a surfboard and using a paddle or paddling to move.

Etymologically speaking, Paddle Surf comes from the Hawaiian language expression “Ku Hoe He’e Nalu”, which means to stand up, rowing and sailing on a wave.

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PADDLE SURF TYPES

SUP SURFING OR WAVE SUP

This type of paddle surf is similar to traditional surfing. While the surfer is stands up on a higher position, the paddle makes it easier to reach the waver sooner creating adventurous and exciting experiences. The surfer’s skill and experience with the paddle makes it easier surfing even the most impossible waves and to be able to complete maneuvers without falling.
In this type of paddle surf, the fin plays an essential role, providing enough stability and maneuverability to the board to be able to surf the waves successfully.

SUP RACE

Race mode or racing either long or short distances. These are carried out in calmer waters such as rivers, lakes or in narrower water spaces nearby the coast. The distances range from 4 to more than 9 miles and the circuits can range from round trip, triangle shape circuit and slalom by strategically placing buoys to define the circuits. The fins of this modality should be ready to be quick and speedy.

CROSSING

This modality is better known as long-distance SUP Racing. They are deep tests where the surfers will have to cleverly work alongside the sea currents and the winds. This type of surfing tests the surfer’s physical condition as it is proven to be more physically demanding. The fin used in this modality provides stability and a perfect grip when you find a wave in the open sea.

ROUGH WATERS

Extreme sports modality of surfing while the surfer is in contact with nature. The force of the rivers is used to make vertiginous descents that are full of action and adrenaline for those who practice it. This modality requires a good security team due to the risk involved.

DOWNWIND

In the Downwind modality the surfer uses the power of the winds to pick up speed in the open sea. This is a highly risky and exciting modality due to the waves generated by the winds. Surfers involved in such sport will surf skillfully hile moving in a straight line from a given point A to a point B. The distances surfed are long and a number of safety measures must be taken into consideration. The keel provides the necessary stability giving that balance and security to the practitioner.

YOGA

This modality is the perfect combination of Satand Up Paddle and Yoga. There is an extraordinary relaxing feeling of connection with the sea, making this such a pleasurable and enjoyable experience. Sunrises or sunsets are the ideal moments for practicing such sport. Practicing yoga exercises while on the board force us keeping a perfect balance for a proper execution of the exercises. In general, the boards must be as wide as possible to have good stability. While practicing such activities you should have a ring attached to the board in order to tie it to a buoy or an anchor so the tides and current do not drag you across.

PADDLE SURF BOARD TYPES

ALL-ROUND SUP BOARDS

These are perfect boards to get yourself started in paddle surfing. They are very versatile because we can use them surfing all sorts of water and disciplines. The main characteristic of these boards is a rounded shape, a flat bottom and a slightly raised rocker. This will help you surfing the waves and will prevent you to collapse with the wave when the wave goes down. The shape of the fins for this type of board are extremely important because it will help us stay on course.

TOURING TABLES

These boards are used for rides, it is the fusion of an All-Round board and a
Race Board. Its design is characterized by a very pointed tip to gain speed while on the move. This board is narrower than the All-round, making them less stable. However, these boards are intended to be used in long distance surfing and their central fin configuration will help to better stabilize the course.

PADDLE RACING BOARDS

Racing boards are narrower and longer in order make the most of the paddling. They are thought to be able to reduce their friction in the water while increasing acceleration. Their shape is narrower than a traditional board, making them less stable but faster in the water achieving a greater glide with less paddling. Their keel makes them sailing in a straight line, in fact, the larger their keel is, the more stable their board would be. However, you can lose speed if these are too big, so the fins are usually shorter and rounded at the tip to achieve less friction while in the water.

WHITE WATER OR RIVER BOARDS

Boards designed for river descents or to use in situations with a lot of movement. In general, they are usually inflatable, to resist possible knocks with rocks, branch scratches, etc. These boards are quite wide and some of them have gripping accessories for greater safety. Their keel is usually larger and longer in order to improve stability and to be able to manage their direction.

SUP BOARDS FOR SURFING

These are boards designed for extreme surfing. They are suitable for big and strong waves. They are rigid boards and they offer a great command for surfers with a great deal of experience. Being an experienced surfer is required in order to surf such waves since they are able to achieve more speed when they decrease their buoyancy. The configuration of the keels can vary from using three of them or using a central one.

RIGID BOARDS

These boards are more aerodynamic and hydrodynamic. They are designed to be able to achieve greater speed and maneuverability. They are more difficult to use in comparison to other boards, thus you need to have some experience while using them. Since these boards are more unstable, you need to be able to master them having more control and balance over the board. But without a doubt they are ideal for surfing the waves and enjoying each wave.

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INFLATABLE BOARDS

Inflatable boards are easier to use and they are ideal for starting paddle surfing. The fact that they are inflatable does not mean that they are fragile and will break. This boards are made of resistant materials to withstand any blow. Their easy way to storage and transporting them around makes these boards very practical since you can just deflate them and store them in a backpack. There are many different models for different surfing modalities such as crossings, paddle yoga, whitewater descents and races.

WHAT DOES 3D KEELER OFFER TO PADDLE SURFING?

Paddle surfing is a simple and fun sport developed outdoors that is increasing on their popularity year after year. And that is the main reason why the 3D Keeler World wanted to ride the wave.

There are many paddle surf fins available on the market and each fin is intended to be used in a different board depending on the user’s level of skill and experience. If you are a beginner surfer, you should need a fin that gives you more stability, and, if you are more experienced probably what you want is a fin that provides a speedyexperience for you. However, why shouldn’t you have these two concepts together? The result turns out to be 3D Keeler.

Every time the importance of the choice of the fin is more important. The feelings offered by 3D Keeler fins are second to none to any fin on the market. They offer more stability, greater glidein the water, better speed, the feelingof having a lighterboard, and, ultimately, less fatigue. The 3D Keeler fins for long distance crossings provide reaching the finish line with less throbbing and you would be able to achieve a better performance than your competitors. The paddle surf revolution has arrived with 3D Keeler. What do you want a keel or a Keeler? What do you want a keel or a Keeler?

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