Beginner Paddle Surfing

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Get beginner paddle surfing tips for standing up on a paddleboard, paddling a paddleboard, and repairing a paddleboard in this free video series.

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    Avoiding Paddle Surfing Mistakes

    Paddle surfing paddles can get prematurely worn down if the paddle surfer continues to rub the paddle against the side of the paddleboard. Learn how to avoid making paddle surfing mistakes in this free video on paddlesurfing.

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    Beginner Paddle Surfing Tips

    Get free paddle surfing tips such as how to put the paddleboard in the water without damaging the board and what muscle groups paddleboarding works out.

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    Getting Up on a Paddleboard

    Getting up on your knees on a paddleboard is good preparation for standing up on a paddleboard. Learn how to get up on your knees on a paddleboard in this free paddlesurfing video.

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    How to Paddle a Paddleboard

    The paddling style a paddle surfer uses on a paddleboard is very different from the type of paddling done in a kayak or canoe. See how to paddle a paddleboard in this free video on paddlesurfing.

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    How to Pick Up a Paddleboard

    Paddle surfers pick up a paddleboard in one of two major ways: they pick the board up at the end and walk up to the middle, or surfers pick the board up at the sweet spot. Learn how to pick up and carry a paddleboard in this free video on paddlesurfing.

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    Paddleboard Maintenance Tips

    Paddleboards can get scuffs, dings, and cuts. Some paddleboard damage is merely cosmetic, while other board damage is vital to the proper functioning of the board. Find out what types of paddleboard damage a surfer should repair immediately in this free video on paddle surfing.

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    Prone Paddling on a Paddleboard

    Beginner paddle surfers can use the prone surfer position to get past smaller waves to practice standing in rolling swells. Get tips for practicing standing up on a paddleboard from the prone surfer position in this free paddle surfing video.

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    Prone Surfer Position on a Paddleboard

    Beginner paddle surfers can paddle prone with the paddle under them to learn how to stand up on the paddleboard. Learn how to get in the prone surfer position on the paddleboard in this free video on paddlesurfing.

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    Repairing & Painting a Paddleboard

    Paddleboard damage can be repaired with epoxy or fiberglass and resin. Learn how to repair paddleboard damage in this free video on paddle surfing.

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    Stand Up Paddle Surfing

    Stand up paddle surfing stance on a paddleboard is very different from the stance surfers use on a surfboard. Learn how to stand on a paddleboard in this free video on paddlesurfing.

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Tags: paddle, surfing, paddleboard, paddleboarding

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Summary: Paddle surfing is gaining popularity as a new water sport though it is not new at all. The recent resurgence of this incredible sport has prompted many would-be surfers to skip the short board and grab an 11-6 and paddle. Paddleboards are much longer than surf boards and in many respects tougher. The unique aspect of paddle surfing is of course the use of a paddle. A paddle surfer uses the paddle to not only maneuver to catch a wave, but also for traveling longer distances.

Get beginner paddle surfing tips for standing up on a paddleboard, paddling a paddleboard, and repairing a paddleboard in this free video series featuring waterman Matt Sexton. Sexton teaches beginner paddle surfing tips such as how to repair a paddleboard, how to pick up a paddleboard, how to get up on your knees on a paddleboard, and how to paddle a paddle board.

About the Expert

Expert: Matt Sexton is CEO of waterculture.com and an avid waterman. He is a certified Kiteboarder and teaches kiteboarding, kitesurfing and paddle surfing. He lives on Pass-a-Grille beach, Florida.

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