Fully agree. I prone surfed on longboards for years, but eventually got tired of the crowds, competitiveness, and localism. I Also found it hard on my back as I grew older. I have recently been learning to sup surf and am loving it so far. Getting away from crowds and surfing waves that prone surfers can't is a huge benefit. I can also paddle on flat water to keep fit and work on my technique. I agree that wind and choppy conditions definitely favour prone surfers though.
I've always been into adventure and adrenaline sports. I started learning to prone surf and quickly realized a massive caveat that separates it from other sports is the inability to really move with any efficiency without a wave. I enjoy SUP surfing's versatility. I take out my one board whenever I have time, ignore the charts, and get to ride around whether its waves or flats.
Hi Lucy that great interview and I got to say everything you say is so right. I have started sup surfing as I approaching 60 but I am loving it and wish I started years ago , I did think the funny looks I got from surfers was cus I was catching more waves and not cus they disliked me being there 😂😂😂😂 . I don’t live to close to a good wave beech (bit of a drive ) but when I get there I can always Get wet and not be so disappointed as when I had a surfboard . I have to say I wish I was lighter so my surf sup was not so big and so heavy to carry when the tide is right out 😂 Also wish there was more of us to go out and surf together . Thank you
I totally agree with everything, recently however I’ve bought a mid length surfboard and love the smaller board and thin rails. My pop up needs work though 😎 I really wanted a smik hipster but couldn’t find a used one in my size !
I have surfed since I was a kid and shortboarded since teenager, living socal/hawaii beachside most my life, just turned 30 and for the past 3 years have been SUPing. I can SUP surf at breaks I could never surf at, sleep on it with gear in random coves, and take it out at lakes and rivers where I used to sit on the land and look at. Still surf and will for as long as I can since theyre so different tho know I can SUP for longer since its easier on the body. My friend passed away who was a SUP surfer and surfer and I never gave his SUP side of things the time of day, taking it up has shown me what a cool world it is. Had 10+ hard SUPS now from touring to surfing ones. I laugh at kook surfers stink eyeing SUP since its a straight socal thing not a Hawaii thing unless you're taking the surfers waves being dangerous etc (SUP can catch super far out breaks and surfers always appreciate keeping a lil distance due to board being more dangerous and ease of catching waves means you can snake all their waves if you wanted to).
Great explanation, and I appreciate you bringing up this subject. I completely agree with what you said about the advantages of stand-up paddle surfing. By the way, I'm not a native English speaker, but I understood everything perfectly. Some comments here, however, are quite unnecessary.
Can you recommend places to go where there are other sup surfers usually about? I want to try sup surfing but would be good to get tips of other people etc.
Good question. What country are you in? Its very hard to recommend a certain surf break in this big big world. You are better off asking at some local beaches were the SUPers surf go or ask where the best slow mellow waves are usually. Even a grumpy old prone surfer, that is not that keen on SUPing will appreciate that you are trying to find a spot that will suit SUPing better. And quite often surfers wont want to surf there ether. Does this help at all Anthony? Thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag thanks for the reply, i'm actually in the UK about an hour north of London so no where close to anywhere really. I don't mind driving down to south west way and was looking at Saunton sands but im worried ill head down and find no one else out and be a wasted trip.
Hey Anthony. Got you.. shallow break like Saunton work well for SUP. And theres lots of space also. Theres also breaks on the south coast East Wittering which get a load of SUPers. TBH what you could do is contact 2xs.co.uk/ at Wittering and find out when is best to SUP there and im sure there will be other SUPers there too! Other shops that could be worth a shot could be www.reactivewatersports.co.uk/ is south Devon and www.supnorthdevon.co.uk/ in north Devon. I hope this helps? thanks Reuben
Fully agree. Fast learning curve and get more water time. Advantages for the inconsistent monsoon swell like my home break.
Fully agree. I prone surfed on longboards for years, but eventually got tired of the crowds, competitiveness, and localism. I Also found it hard on my back as I grew older. I have recently been learning to sup surf and am loving it so far. Getting away from crowds and surfing waves that prone surfers can't is a huge benefit. I can also paddle on flat water to keep fit and work on my technique. I agree that wind and choppy conditions definitely favour prone surfers though.
Thanks for the comment James.
I've always been into adventure and adrenaline sports. I started learning to prone surf and quickly realized a massive caveat that separates it from other sports is the inability to really move with any efficiency without a wave. I enjoy SUP surfing's versatility. I take out my one board whenever I have time, ignore the charts, and get to ride around whether its waves or flats.
Great comment! Love it..
Hi Lucy that great interview and I got to say everything you say is so right. I have started sup surfing as I approaching 60 but I am loving it and wish I started years ago , I did think the funny looks I got from surfers was cus I was catching more waves and not cus they disliked me being there 😂😂😂😂 .
I don’t live to close to a good wave beech (bit of a drive ) but when I get there I can always Get wet and not be so disappointed as when I had a surfboard .
I have to say I wish I was lighter so my surf sup was not so big and so heavy to carry when the tide is right out 😂
Also wish there was more of us to go out and surf together . Thank you
Not sure how but I got the reply to Roger . Thanks
Sorry Harty, not sure what happened there! Thanks for your comment , happy SUPing Reuben
Hey Rueben, great video! My surf is generally mushy here in Texas so obviously lot’s easier to catch waves.
Thanks, yes mushy, rubbish waves can really become enjoyable on a SUP. Thanks Reuben
I totally agree with everything, recently however I’ve bought a mid length surfboard and love the smaller board and thin rails. My pop up needs work though 😎
I really wanted a smik hipster but couldn’t find a used one in my size !
Thanks for sharing! Happy surfing.
I have surfed since I was a kid and shortboarded since teenager, living socal/hawaii beachside most my life, just turned 30 and for the past 3 years have been SUPing. I can SUP surf at breaks I could never surf at, sleep on it with gear in random coves, and take it out at lakes and rivers where I used to sit on the land and look at. Still surf and will for as long as I can since theyre so different tho know I can SUP for longer since its easier on the body.
My friend passed away who was a SUP surfer and surfer and I never gave his SUP side of things the time of day, taking it up has shown me what a cool world it is. Had 10+ hard SUPS now from touring to surfing ones. I laugh at kook surfers stink eyeing SUP since its a straight socal thing not a Hawaii thing unless you're taking the surfers waves being dangerous etc (SUP can catch super far out breaks and surfers always appreciate keeping a lil distance due to board being more dangerous and ease of catching waves means you can snake all their waves if you wanted to).
Thanks for the great comment AuRowe.
Great explanation, and I appreciate you bringing up this subject. I completely agree with what you said about the advantages of stand-up paddle surfing. By the way, I'm not a native English speaker, but I understood everything perfectly. Some comments here, however, are quite unnecessary.
You could give lots of native English speakers lessons in grammar, spelling and punctuation. Good job!
Thanks Utcas. Happy SUP surfing. Reuben and Lucy
I prone small sup boards, 6'9 at 73 litres, best way to get lots of waves but not too tired
Good to hear this. The super small surf SUPs are just super sized surf shapes anyway. light and very strong!
Can you recommend places to go where there are other sup surfers usually about? I want to try sup surfing but would be good to get tips of other people etc.
Good question. What country are you in?
Its very hard to recommend a certain surf break in this big big world.
You are better off asking at some local beaches were the SUPers surf go or ask where the best slow mellow waves are usually. Even a grumpy old prone surfer, that is not that keen on SUPing will appreciate that you are trying to find a spot that will suit SUPing better. And quite often surfers wont want to surf there ether. Does this help at all Anthony? Thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag thanks for the reply, i'm actually in the UK about an hour north of London so no where close to anywhere really. I don't mind driving down to south west way and was looking at Saunton sands but im worried ill head down and find no one else out and be a wasted trip.
Hey Anthony. Got you.. shallow break like Saunton work well for SUP. And theres lots of space also. Theres also breaks on the south coast East Wittering which get a load of SUPers. TBH what you could do is contact 2xs.co.uk/ at Wittering and find out when is best to SUP there and im sure there will be other SUPers there too! Other shops that could be worth a shot could be www.reactivewatersports.co.uk/ is south Devon and www.supnorthdevon.co.uk/ in north Devon. I hope this helps? thanks Reuben
@ thanks Reuben, that’s great 👍
Thick Canadian accents that are hard to understand, but otherwise OK video.
Wot mate
English speaking Canadians don't have accents.
What Canadian accents? They are both English lol
Glad you liked the video. But sorry you cant understand all of it.