Being wind affected is one of the biggest differences between the 2 (as when it’s blowing a gale cross shore it’s a lot of effort to stay in the same spot on a sup. The other massive difference for me is the paddle out. When it’s big or a mess out there it is much harder (in my opinion) on a sup (if you keep getting knocked off). Timing is key to wait between the sets (but sometimes you don’t get those breaks when it’s a messy day). If it’s like that, when I’m out I won’t surf as far… Read more »
Being wind affected is one of the biggest differences between the 2 (as when it’s blowing a gale cross shore it’s a lot of effort to stay in the same spot on a sup. The other massive difference for me is the paddle out. When it’s big or a mess out there it is much harder (in my opinion) on a sup (if you keep getting knocked off). Timing is key to wait between the sets (but sometimes you don’t get those breaks when it’s a messy day). If it’s like that, when I’m out I won’t surf as far… Read more »
Thanks for your comment Salmon. like you say timing is key, and some luck too ha ha