

The practice is divided into 3 categories:
- touring with wide and very stable boards
- racing with longer and narrower boards for maximum speed
- surfing with short and wide boards for better handling in the waves
There are 2 types of construction:
- inflatable boards (perfect for beginners), which are very sturdy, inflate in a few minutes, fit in a big backpack and can be stored in the boot of the car
- rigid (or hard) boards (geared towards advanced surfers or racers), which are more powerful, more fragile and require a roof rack to transport them


The nice thing about stand-up paddle boarding is that you are doing physical activity without even realising it. Paddling while standing on the board, even at a slow speed, is a good workout for the cardiovascular system but also for several muscle groups:
- your legs work to provide stability (proprioception),
- your core transmits the paddling force to the board
- your upper body (shoulders, arms, back) are used in the paddling motion.
Inflatable Boards
Paddles
Pumps