{"id":101006,"date":"2018-07-13T14:23:24","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T14:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srokacompany.com\/2018\/07\/how-to-choose-your-inflatable-stand-up-paddle\/"},"modified":"2024-04-23T08:52:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T08:52:53","slug":"how-to-choose-your-inflatable-stand-up-paddle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.srokafinal.lets-preprod.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-inflatable-stand-up-paddle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose your inflatable stand up paddle?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Accessible to all, the Stand-Up Paddle is<\/strong> a great way to get away from it all and go on an adventure. Combining physical activity and escapism, SUP, like cycling, is broken down into several disciplines. Whether you prefer a family ride, a sporty ride (or paddle race), a duo SUP or even surfing, there is a paddle adapted to each of these practices<\/strong>. Given the number of different practices, you need to know how to choose the right Stand Up Paddle model for your practice<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

At SROKA, we are first and foremost a team of passionate people. We have been developing our range of inflatable stand-up paddle boards<\/a> ourselves since 2013. It is through hard work that we manage to develop one of the best products on the market<\/strong> to allow you to have maximum pleasure in the water.
Being concerned about our environmental impact, we make it a point of honor to develop paddles with a maximized lifespan<\/strong> that will limit the use of new resources.<\/p>\n

Practicing SUP in complete safety and with the appropriate and quality equipment is essential<\/strong>. That’s why we choose to offer different ranges of boards. In this way, everyone finds happiness according to their expectations and desires. <\/p>\n

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Choose your SUP according to your level and size<\/h2>\n

Paddle for BEGINNERS<\/b><\/h3>\n

For beginners, choose a wider board that provides more stability. Indeed, the wider the paddle, the more stable it is. Our Malibu range<\/a> is perfect for beginners.
Depending on your size, the size of the board is longer or shorter. For Malibus, prefer the 10\u2032 for those under 90kg and the 10’6 for those over 90kg or those looking for a very high stability.<\/p>\n

Paddle for ADVANCED<\/b><\/h3>\n

When you progress and feel more comfortable, you can choose a narrower board to have more responsiveness and glide. For sporty hikes or rides, a narrower SUP board allows for a better glide due to the reduction of friction zones on the water. This is particularly the case for the Alpha range<\/a>, the Easy 11’6 and 12’6 or the Girly<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Choose your stand-up paddle according to the spot<\/h2>\n

CALM BODY OF WATER
If you are sailing in clame water (calm waters, lakes, ponds), a narrower and thinner Stand-Up Paddle<\/strong> can be considered for beginners. If you want to have a more cardio practice and more speed you can turn to a model with a pointed nose<\/strong> (Alpha or Easy 11’6 and 12’6) which will combine stability, speed and performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

CHOPPY BODY OF WATER
For rough waters (seas, oceans, rivers) slightly wider boards will offer you more stability and improve your balance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is the case with the Easy and the Malibus, for example. <\/p>\n

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Malibu SUP: the perfect range for beginners<\/h2>\n

The inflatable Stand Up Paddle from the Malibu range<\/a> are a perfect compromise to start and progress. These boards are perfect for beginners or family practice. Ultra versatile, the Malibu are perfect for walks, surfing or trying yoga. Their versatility also gives them a lot of room for improvement!<\/p>\n

These are top-of-the-range products at SROKA.<\/strong> The Malibu are very durable boards over time, we equip many clubs and nautical centers with this professional range. The Malibu have a reinforced construction. They have three layers of PVC on the rails as well as two layers, fused together, on the top and bottom of the paddle.<\/p>\n

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In the same vein, we have the Girly range of women’s paddle boards <\/a>. They are high-performance models with a refined design. In this range, we find the Malibu Girly 10\u2032 model which is similar to the classic Malibu 10\u2032 but in a version adapted for women’s sizes<\/strong>. If you want a faster paddle, the Girly 11’6 and 12’6 have a thinner nose that allows you to gain glide and cover more distance while minimizing your effort.
Suitable for beginners, the design of the Girly makes them unique boards that allow you to combine fun, sport and aesthetics.<\/p>\n

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Inflatable paddle boards for hiking or performance research <\/h2>\n

For long-distance hikes, opt for boards with a pointed nose.<\/strong> They make it possible to cut through the water and thus cover more distance with less effort to move forward. For this, we have created the Easy 11’6\u00d732 inflatable paddle board and the Easy 12’6\u00d732<\/a>. These SUPs have a pleasant glide with great stability. Faster than the Easy 10′, these two models are suitable for both beginners and advanced<\/strong>, but also if you want to hike at an attractive price.<\/p>\n

Prefer the Easy 11’6 if you are a beginner or for long walks. It will provide you with more comfort and manoeuvrability compared to the Easy 12’6. These models are sold like all Easy in complete packs with hand pump, aluminum paddle, leash, fin and carry bag.<\/p>\n

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If you are looking for a top-of-the-range board to go hiking<\/strong>, work on your cardio while having a gain in performance, opt for the Alpha range of inflatable paddles<\/a>. This range combines speed and rigidity. It is an excellent compromise for those who want a high-performance, durable board with a superb glide and that results in great speed performance. Sold with a high-end wheeled carry bag, it will be very easy for you to bring it to all your favorite spots.<\/p>\n

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Looking for speed? The longer the Stand Up Paddle board, the more the board glides with minimal effort. The SUP will keep a constant and straight trajectory. The Alpha 12’6\u00d731<\/a> and Easy 12’6\u00d732<\/a> are the perfect options for anyone looking for glide, performance and stability.<\/p>\n

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How to choose between the Easy 12’6\u00d732 and the Alpha 12’6\u00d731?<\/h2>\n

Both of these paddles are built with the same material base, i.e. PVC used on RIB boats, these are high-end materials, compared to some brands that use truck tarpaulin PVCs. The Alpha 12’6\u00d731<\/a> and the Easy 12’6\u00d732<\/a> are touring boards, they will both give you great sensations.
If you want to go on sporty hikes, the Alpha 12’6 will offer you a better glide because it is narrower. The Easy 12’6 is wider, so you’ll have better stability.
In summary, the wider the SUP, the more stable it is and the less it will slip.
The Alpha 12’6\u00d728 will therefore be even faster, but a little less stable because it is narrower. It will be more aimed at more experienced people.<\/p>\n

With three layers on the rails compared to two for the Easy, the Alpha is more resistant. It will also be more durable over time thanks to the fusion technology with which it is built. The Easy is ideal for a first purchase. Made with high-end materials just like the Alpha, it has an excellent quality\/price ratio, but will still remain less rigid compared to the Alpha range.<\/p>\n

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Inflatable SUP for stand-up paddle racing <\/h2>\n

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The practice of Stand Up Paddle Race is the most physical discipline of the SUP<\/strong>. It’s all about speed, endurance and technique. For paddle racing, the ideal boards have a long, thin outline with a pointed bow-shaped nose to optimize glide and cut through the water with minimal friction and a thinner tail (rear) to reduce drag.<\/p>\n

The practice of Stand-Up Paddle racing can be broken down into three categories<\/strong> :<\/p>\n

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  1. Flatwater<\/strong> : A discipline combining endurance, cardio, power and technique. The principle of the race is to complete courses of different distances (linear or loop) on a flat body of water, which can range from 3 km to more than 50 km.<\/li>\n
  2. Downwinding<\/strong> : It is a sport that combines endurance, gliding and seaworthiness. The principle is to make a journey from point A to point B. The course is in the direction of the wind and waves to surf the swell with your paddle.<\/li>\n
  3. The Beach Race<\/strong> : The race is offered with a beach start, board in hand, where the runners lead passages located in the waves and others on land. It is often a short and intense format that is around 5 km long.
    Long distances.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are looking for maximum glide and efficiency, opt forthe Alpha 12’6\u00d728 and 14’x27″ boards.<\/strong> Due to their shape designed to combine speed and glide, these boards offer optimal performance in competition<\/strong>. They are relatively narrow and will therefore provide you with a phenomenal glide. With these boards no more excuses, the material won’t be a problem. Only your technical level will make the difference! <\/p>\n