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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Anyone else got one?

We have recently purchased one and love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah we have them too.

Glad you enjoy them.

Mr NBVN is awesome and I just need to relax more. A couple of little incidents have made me a bit nervous, but I just need to regain my confidence.

NBVN x

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By *asilyled1Man
over a year ago

ogmore valley

My kid has one and loves it.

I drove to the beach thinking I’d be like an extra off point break on it,then remembered I couldn’t swim and shit myself

Great laugh tho

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Got an inflatable one. Was on it today in fact.

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito

I’d love to try this before I buy one. Keep meaning to find somewhere locally that could help.

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By *iberatedduoCouple
over a year ago

Ashbourne

Male half sure does and is keen on the sport.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I loved it on rivers and lakes and then took my one to the sea, felt horrendously sea sick and sold it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I want to try it, but the boards are so expensive aren’t they

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Male half sure does and is keen on the sport. "

Sport

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Haven't had ours very long, still struggling to stand up.

Well I can stand it's the staying standing without falling off I'm struggling with.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get up to Scotland. Incredible paddling up there.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

If we had somewhere nearer to use one, I'd definitely like one. We were walking on the Grand Union yesterday and one of the pubs had several moored outside which looked fun!

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Get up to Scotland. Incredible paddling up there."

One day maybe,but we have the sea about 100m from our house and lot's to explore down here.

But looking forward to being able to take the board to different locations.

People feel free to post great open water locations anywhere in the UK and beyond.

We'd particularly like to hear of any Hampshire area locations.

Many thanks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Get up to Scotland. Incredible paddling up there.

One day maybe,but we have the sea about 100m from our house and lot's to explore down here.

But looking forward to being able to take the board to different locations.

People feel free to post great open water locations anywhere in the UK and beyond.

We'd particularly like to hear of any Hampshire area locations.

Many thanks."

Haven't paddled in Hampshire.

Canals are a great option for starting out.

Worth learning about when best to use ankle leash Vs waist leash if using rivers if you haven't already. Plus obviously make sure you understand local tides and winds when coastal.

Hoping to do a fair bit of paddling in Brittany next month.

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By *iJandJCouple
over a year ago

liverpool

We have two boards, just need to find time to get out on them

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

I wouldn't be able to do it.

But I keep considering a body board

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I wouldn't be able to do it.

But I keep considering a body board

Anyone can do it. You just have to be prepared to get wet a few times to begin with

It doesn't take long to get your balance. Just remember, the stiffer the better... the board that is.

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Could do with a fit guy to give the Mrs some lessons.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had sex on a paddle board once. It's still one of my proudest moments

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"I had sex on a paddle board once. It's still one of my proudest moments

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standing up??

Now that would be impressive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I had sex on a paddle board once. It's still one of my proudest moments

standing up??

Now that would be impressive

No doggy.

Kind of a doggy paddle

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By *heeky wiggles2020Man
over a year ago

near the seaside

Just done a 100k race on mine

Love paddleboarding

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

mean time to hitting the water.... less than 10 seconds....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wheres surfer alice cooper at

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I see loads where I am but a few mouthfuls of canal water can put you in hospital!..

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

I want to try this soon.

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By *iJandJCouple
over a year ago

liverpool

"Just done a 100k race on mine

Love paddleboarding "

Trent 100? How long did it take?

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By *he_Wite_NiteMan
over a year ago

Usually Dundee and around

I've done a couple of SUP-athlons up in Scotland, where the swim section of the tri is swapped for SUP.

Great fun!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I see loads where I am but a few mouthfuls of canal water can put you in hospital!..

That's what puts me off!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Possibly a stupid question but can you paddle board without standing up? Is adaptive paddleboard a thing?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Possibly a stupid question but can you paddle board without standing up? Is adaptive paddleboard a thing?! "

I have seen people kneeling, and sitting cross-legged..

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By *he_Wite_NiteMan
over a year ago

Usually Dundee and around

"Possibly a stupid question but can you paddle board without standing up? Is adaptive paddleboard a thing?! "

You don't have to stand no.

Many spend most time kneeling.

Adaptive, depends what adaptations you'd need, you can get sit on top kayak like seats for them so they can be paddled with a conventional kayak double bladed paddle.

PM if you'd like to know more...

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Possibly a stupid question but can you paddle board without standing up? Is adaptive paddleboard a thing?!

You don't have to stand no.

Many spend most time kneeling.

Adaptive, depends what adaptations you'd need, you can get sit on top kayak like seats for them so they can be paddled with a conventional kayak double bladed paddle.

PM if you'd like to know more..."

I can only kneel on softer surfaces for short periods. For example, I can't kneel on a hard floor. Kayak type seat sounds interesting, I might well get in touch. Thank you. I'm always keen to find new sporting activities

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By *he_Wite_NiteMan
over a year ago

Usually Dundee and around

"Possibly a stupid question but can you paddle board without standing up? Is adaptive paddleboard a thing?!

You don't have to stand no.

Many spend most time kneeling.

Adaptive, depends what adaptations you'd need, you can get sit on top kayak like seats for them so they can be paddled with a conventional kayak double bladed paddle.

PM if you'd like to know more...

An inflated board is quite solid, although there is foam on top, it's not that soft.

But could alternate between kneeling and siting in kayak style seat.

I can send some pics.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Want to try this. Anybody got any ideas on board etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Surely after the initial few trips out on a paddle board ...it just gets a bit boring? A bit like wearing crocs... when every fucker got them .... they just became a bit lame?

Okay. Deep breath. I’m ready for the onslaught X

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By *heeky wiggles2020Man
over a year ago

near the seaside

"Just done a 100k race on mine

Love paddleboarding

Trent 100? How long did it take?"

Yes it was Trent 100

First day took 9 hours something

Second day took 7 hours

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By *heeky wiggles2020Man
over a year ago

near the seaside

"Surely after the initial few trips out on a paddle board ...it just gets a bit boring? A bit like wearing crocs... when every fucker got them .... they just became a bit lame?

Okay. Deep breath. I’m ready for the onslaught X

Without a rant

If you mean going in circles 20 yards from the shore on a day at the seaside and falling in a lot

Yes it would get spectacularly boring

But

If you race or go on point to point trips on canals or rivers or the sea and see things from an entirely new perspective it never gets boring

The water and conditions change the colours change with the seasons

It’s Epic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah, love mine, great to get out on the river a couple of to times a week...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I see loads where I am but a few mouthfuls of canal water can put you in hospital!..

That's what puts me off! "

Don't fall in and if you do keep your mouth closed

... Most wild swimmers, kayaker's etc drink Coke after if they have had a couple of mouthfuls of water...

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By *pandjMan
over a year ago

Sparkford

"Want to try this. Anybody got any ideas on board etc."

Bought my son an I flstsble one from decathlon and its really well built

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone else got one?

We have recently purchased one and love it."

I’m looking at starting… any tips? Where to buy etc

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By *pandjMan
over a year ago

Sparkford

"Surely after the initial few trips out on a paddle board ...it just gets a bit boring? A bit like wearing crocs... when every fucker got them .... they just became a bit lame?

Okay. Deep breath. I’m ready for the onslaught X

Without a rant

If you mean going in circles 20 yards from the shore on a day at the seaside and falling in a lot

Yes it would get spectacularly boring

But

If you race or go on point to point trips on canals or rivers or the sea and see things from an entirely new perspective it never gets boring

The water and conditions change the colours change with the seasons

It’s Epic "

Think it's boring myself and due to waves it's pretty crap paddling along the coast unless you're quite far out.

More enjoyable going up and down a river to a point and having a meal or something and heading back.

It's as exciting as going cycling with the kids tbh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone else got one?

We have recently purchased one and love it.

I’m looking at starting… any tips? Where to buy etc "

There's loads of packages out there, just read the reviews and try and buy from a reputable dealer, they don't have to be super expensive either...

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By *heeky wiggles2020Man
over a year ago

near the seaside

"Anyone else got one?

We have recently purchased one and love it.

I’m looking at starting… any tips? Where to buy etc "

If you want a stable board

Something like decathalon , their own brand called Itiwit , 30 or 31 inch wide

Don’t go wider it’s like towing a barge

The key as always is length most beginner boards are 10ft 6inch

But you will find life easier with a 12 foot

And once you get better and more practised buy a narrower board so you move faster and easier

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By *heeky wiggles2020Man
over a year ago

near the seaside

"Surely after the initial few trips out on a paddle board ...it just gets a bit boring? A bit like wearing crocs... when every fucker got them .... they just became a bit lame?

Okay. Deep breath. I’m ready for the onslaught X

Without a rant

If you mean going in circles 20 yards from the shore on a day at the seaside and falling in a lot

Yes it would get spectacularly boring

But

If you race or go on point to point trips on canals or rivers or the sea and see things from an entirely new perspective it never gets boring

The water and conditions change the colours change with the seasons

It’s Epic

Think it's boring myself and due to waves it's pretty crap paddling along the coast unless you're quite far out.

More enjoyable going up and down a river to a point and having a meal or something and heading back.

It's as exciting as going cycling with the kids tbh "

Yeah I love river paddling , I live on the sea so have had to adapt to paddling in waves so it is T so much of an issue now , as a beginner I fell in a lot !

Being further out does help your absolutely right

People shit it when they are far from shore

But the water is calmer and as long as you have a waist leash on and hopefully a PFD your perfectly safe and will have a great time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It doesn't get boring. You'll be amazed how close to wildlife you can get and in clear waters you can see everything you paddle over.

On canals it can be pretty social. And you don't need to swallow canal water

I'd be more bothered by what they pump into the river system!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone else got one?

We have recently purchased one and love it.

I’m looking at starting… any tips? Where to buy etc

If you want a stable board

Something like decathalon , their own brand called Itiwit , 30 or 31 inch wide

Don’t go wider it’s like towing a barge

The key as always is length most beginner boards are 10ft 6inch

But you will find life easier with a 12 foot

And once you get better and more practised buy a narrower board so you move faster and easier "

Thank you

I saw the decathlon offer the other day…. Think I might venture

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By *heeky wiggles2020Man
over a year ago

near the seaside

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By *heeky wiggles2020Man
over a year ago

near the seaside

"Anyone else got one?

We have recently purchased one and love it.

I’m looking at starting… any tips? Where to buy etc

If you want a stable board

Something like decathalon , their own brand called Itiwit , 30 or 31 inch wide

Don’t go wider it’s like towing a barge

The key as always is length most beginner boards are 10ft 6inch

But you will find life easier with a 12 foot

And once you get better and more practised buy a narrower board so you move faster and easier

Thank you

I saw the decathlon offer the other day…. Think I might venture "

You should , it’s not difficult to do and it’s an amazing sport to get involved in , also inflatables can be taken everywhere so you won’t ever run out of places to explore

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone else got one?

We have recently purchased one and love it.

I’m looking at starting… any tips? Where to buy etc

If you want a stable board

Something like decathalon , their own brand called Itiwit , 30 or 31 inch wide

Don’t go wider it’s like towing a barge

The key as always is length most beginner boards are 10ft 6inch

But you will find life easier with a 12 foot

And once you get better and more practised buy a narrower board so you move faster and easier

Thank you

I saw the decathlon offer the other day…. Think I might venture "

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By *isa40Couple
over a year ago

Cornwall

We love our boards, just need some time to get out on them.

I'm not great but Mr makes it look easy.

Love finding little coves to explore.

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By *ou and johnCouple
over a year ago

Weymouth

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By *ou and johnCouple
over a year ago

Weymouth

Anyone have one Weymouth area after a bit if advice

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By *pandjMan
over a year ago

Sparkford

"Anyone have one Weymouth area after a bit if advice

Wind off portland is pretty fierce which means it's extra rubbish there.

It is shallow though.

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

I've got inflatable kayaks, I have only used them twice but really enjoyed it, hoping to use them this weekend.

I'm gonna look out for a paddle board as well, I'm not sure I would be able to balance,but my kids would.

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

I haven't checked out the decathlon offers as yet but I did hear there's a really good offer on one in Lidl, a very high quality one apparently.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I recently done a session after wanting to for ages thought id spend more time in the water but didint fall in once (surprising for me lol)

Ive just ordered one x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used ours to paddle round to a nudist beach yesterday. Found a little inlet that was cut off from the main beach until low tide so had it all to ourselves for the morning.

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By *hythmic DriverMan
over a year ago

Croydon

I'll be out on mine tomorrow, weather dependent

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By *ubberclubberMan
over a year ago

Portsmouth

I managed to get out on mine for my first go last weekend....loved it. Looking forward to getting out more and being a bit more confident on it.

......and it's an excuse to get my pervy kicks in a wetsuit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got mine last year. Love it

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Anyone else got one?

We have recently purchased one and love it."
i have one but have noticed that not many people wear life jackets when using them, i prefer kayaking though mind

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"I managed to get out on mine for my first go last weekend....loved it. Looking forward to getting out more and being a bit more confident on it.

......and it's an excuse to get my pervy kicks in a wetsuit

Brrrrrr your brave

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