There are some basics though that will help you out. One of my favorite subjects is technique and there are different schools of thought. So when you get on your board, you want to kneel around it and when you stand up, you are going to want to stand up around it. Keep your top hand also on the shaft and keep both thumbs up. A good starting point is to hold the paddle up over your head and make sure you have about a 90 degree angle between your upper arm and forearms.
That is a good rule of thumb and then you can experiment with your hands wider and narrower to see what works best for you. Did you know that you need a permit in order to paddle in Arizona lakes? You do NOT need to register your stand up paddleboard.
You can see at the Arizona Game and Fish Department website that there is only call for registration when a watercraft is motorized.
Non-motorized vessels are specifically excepted. If you are going to paddle at Tempe Town Lake, you need a specific permit for that lake. You can purchase your permit at:. Rural Rd. Pyle Adult Recreation Center E. Southern Ave. Friday 8 a. Saturday 9 a. I went to the Tempe Public Library. A tip is that permits are done by month. The Tonto Pass is a daily use pass. There are 2 components to a Tonto Pass. There is the pass itself and then there are water craft use stickers.
You do NOT need a water craft use sticker to stand up paddle. They are again only needed for motorized watercraft. You need to scratch off the date and time you are using it for and then they are good for a 24 hour period. A Tonto Pass is needed for each car parking at the lake. Tonto Passes are required for:. Passes are valid at the recreation areas, NOT the marinas.
See detailed info on valid Tonto Pass locations. Great effort goes into keeping fish alive and well at Saguaro, with 2, fish-habitat structures installed to improve fishing on the lake. You will need to purchase a Tonto Daily Pass to access the national forest; you can find more details about Saguaro Lake regulations through the forest service.
The preferred paddling section is a 7-mile stretch from the Tuzigoot Bridge down to Haydorn Lane. This adventure should take anywhere from 3. Whenever paddling on a river, always checking the water height and weather before time; never paddle alone and always wear your personal floatation device and SUP leash. Try out our Demo Paddle and find the board you prefer to paddle.
Please ask questions; SUP education is what we specialize in. Book your board now! Stand Up Paddle Board Arizona is here! This sport has become the fastest growing water sport world wide.
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