The Difference Between Paddleboards And Surfboards

The difference between paddleboards and surfboards

Water sports have gradually become a popular trend, and more and more people are leaving home to get close to nature. In summer, the seaside has become the first choice. Surfing and paddleboarding have some similarities, but there are also many differences.

Different materials

The first is the difference in materials. Generally speaking, paddle boards are made of PVC, with EVA attached to the surface, which is non-slip and has a buffering effect, which can prevent injuries. It is very convenient to inflate and deflate quickly after use, which saves storage space and is convenient. transportation. Surfboards are mostly made of wood, fiberglass and carbon fiber. Since they cannot be folded, the storage space is relatively large, and transportation is not very convenient.

Different ways of use

Paddleboards are used on calm lakes. They have a large area and are relatively stable. They are very suitable for paddling to watch the scenery. Although they can also move forward on the waves, in most cases they still pursue stability. Surfboards are mainly used for surfing, dancing with the waves in the ocean, which is a very challenging and fascinating activity.

Different requirements for users

If you plan to play paddleboarding, then you can basically learn basic swimming and some basic paddling, forwarding, turning, etc. of a paddleboard. But if you want to play surfboard, then you may need to learn more related content. Playing surfboard has certain risks, so you first need to have a good swimming foundation and some knowledge about surfing, and practice it repeatedly. Only by reaching a tacit understanding with the sea can you carry out sea surfing well.

Later maintenance is different

Generally speaking, the maintenance of paddle boards is relatively simple. When you purchase a paddle board, you will usually receive repair tools included with it. With these tools, you can repair the paddle board very conveniently. However, the surfboard needs to be sent to a professional repair shop, and the cost is relatively high. Failure to repair it in time will cause irreparable damage to the surfboard. And it needs to be reminded that whether you are using a paddle board or a surfboard, you must deal with problems in time to avoid some unexpected situations.

Paddleboards and surfboards will give you different experiences, you can choose according to your needs, but either one is a very good thing, exercise can make your life more interesting, and at the same time it is good for your There are also great health benefits. If you want to start with a paddle board, take a look at our range of water recreation products.