Standup Surf paddles

Stand-up surf paddles

Stand-up paddle surfing is the latest watersport to hit the West Country and its growing in popularity. It is a traditional Hawaiian style of surfing and Ainsworth has created a range of paddles especially for the sport.

The Ainsworth Stand Up Surfing paddle range is perfect for this new sport, with models to suit novices, enthusiasts and competition use. The paddles, with their long shafts to pick up the surf quickly, come with a choice of blade shape and shaft materials to suit your paddling style and budget.

Discovery Surf School in South Devon (www.discoverysurf.com) runs lessons in stand-up paddle surfing and has equipment for hire. Martin from Discovery Surf says: “It’s super fun and extremely challenging as you learn. A great form of cross training; improves stamina and increases muscle strength in upper body, torso and legs.”