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Unlike traditional surfing where the rider sits and waits until a wave comes by, stand up paddle boarders stand on their boards and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water.
Some say the activity originated in Africa where it was common practice for individuals to stand on their canoes and use their paddle to propel themselves forwards. The contemporary form of the sport originated in the 16th century where Hawaiian surfers would surf on boards of up to 5 meters in length using a paddle and it didn’t take long for competitions to begin.
SUP has been identified as the outdoor sporting activity with the most first-time participants around the country and there’s lots of areas to discover right here in Delta County. Variations include flat water paddling for outdoor recreation, fitness or just sightseeing. For the more competitive boarders there’s racing on lakes, larger rivers or paddling in river rapids (whitewater SUP). Paddle board yoga is growing in popularity and some folks even enjoy fishing from their board.
Standup paddle boarding can offer a fun and relaxing activity that most anyone can do. It’s a low impact exercise that is a combination of balance, strength, and endurance which are exercised whether you are paddling or just balancing on your board. With an easy learning curve, sup is an excellent choice for improving your overall fitness, no matter what shape you’re in now. At a typical casual pace, you'll burn about twice the calories you'd burn on a moderate paced walk.
If a relaxing day on the water is more what you’re looking for, bring the whole family. We have 3 state parks with large reservoirs, dozens of lakes on Grand Mesa and the Gunnison River, all just waiting to be explored. Look below the surface, and you’ll see an amazing close-up view of underwater life. Gaze toward the horizon, and you’ll feel like an explorer of new lands, seeing things you could never view from land. Our warm summer water and air temperatures makes it a comfortable activity that everyone will enjoy.
With knowledge of conditions and respect for local laws and precautions, sup is a safe activity for people of all ages, sizes and athletic ability. Be sure to stop by Western Slope SUP for instruction, equipment and information about local water resources.
Unlike traditional surfing where the rider sits and waits until a wave comes by, stand up paddle boarders stand on their boards and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water.
Some say the activity originated in Africa where it was common practice for individuals to stand on their canoes and use their paddle to propel themselves forwards. The contemporary form of the sport originated in the 16th century where Hawaiian surfers would surf on boards of up to 5 meters in length using a paddle and it didn’t take long for competitions to begin.
SUP has been identified as the outdoor sporting activity with the most first-time participants around the country and there’s lots of areas to discover right here in Delta County. Variations include flat water paddling for outdoor recreation, fitness or just sightseeing. For the more competitive boarders there’s racing on lakes, larger rivers or paddling in river rapids (whitewater SUP). Paddle board yoga is growing in popularity and some folks even enjoy fishing from their board.
Standup paddle boarding can offer a fun and relaxing activity that most anyone can do. It’s a low impact exercise that is a combination of balance, strength, and endurance which are exercised whether you are paddling or just balancing on your board. With an easy learning curve, sup is an excellent choice for improving your overall fitness, no matter what shape you’re in now. At a typical casual pace, you'll burn about twice the calories you'd burn on a moderate paced walk.
If a relaxing day on the water is more what you’re looking for, bring the whole family. We have 3 state parks with large reservoirs, dozens of lakes on Grand Mesa and the Gunnison River, all just waiting to be explored. Look below the surface, and you’ll see an amazing close-up view of underwater life. Gaze toward the horizon, and you’ll feel like an explorer of new lands, seeing things you could never view from land. Our warm summer water and air temperatures makes it a comfortable activity that everyone will enjoy.
With knowledge of conditions and respect for local laws and precautions, sup is a safe activity for people of all ages, sizes and athletic ability. Be sure to stop by Western Slope SUP for instruction, equipment and information about local water resources.