What is Stand Up Paddle Boarding Salt Lake?

Stand up paddle boarding in Salt Lake is a new trend, but that doesn't mean that stand up paddle boarding or paddle surfing hasn't been around for a while. It originated in Hawaii, of course, in the 1960s, when surfers would stand up on their longboards and paddle out into the break to take pictures of others learning to surf.

50 years later, stand up paddle boarding has spread to every area along the coast and even inland to places like Salt Lake City.  There are numerous reservoirs and lakes near Salt Lake City to stand up paddle on.

The reason for the rise in popularity is the ease of stand up paddle boarding. Unlike surfing, which takes months and even years to get good at, after a few hours you can be comfortable on a stand up paddle board.  Paddle boarding does not require waves either, so you are not restricted to coastlines.

Surfing uses the force created by waves to propel you through the water.  SUP'ing comes with a paddle. So you simply stand on the board and push yourself through the water with your paddle.

That doest mean that you can't surf on them though. With a stand up paddle board you can travel long distances through the water, find waves to surf, and ride them all  day.  Its a great workout and will keep you in shape during the summer.

It's calm and peaceful being able to go out on the water with just a surf board seperating you from the deep blue.  Salt Lake Surf Co is a supporter and supplier of Stand Up Paddle Boards in Utah.