It's a common question that pops up on most paddlers minds, why can't I paddle straight? We dive into the most common reasons you might not be able to track straight on your SUP.
If you tend to switch paddling sides a lot when out on the water, then have you considered trying the tips in the video? Keeping your paddle vertical, looking forward, understanding your weight distribution on the board, using different strokes, changing your equipment and how the wind might affect you are all common reasons why we can’t paddle straight.
Paddling straight is also referred to as tracking. We hope this helps you learn some techniques to track straighter.
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