Can I use this as a paddle board? I just want to sit and paddle my butt on the water. Thanks!
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I feel it is too narrow and wouldn't be a stable surface even just to sit and paddle.
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Yes you most certainly can! That's one of the most valuable aspects of these large paddle swiches-- sometimes things get awkward, and you don't want to let go of either hand. ASSUMING-- of course, that you mount it in the right position! Think about how you will use the equipment, and mount the switch where your knee or thigh will be. Good Luck!
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I'm sorry but our board has been deflated for the winter. We live in Wisconsin and used the paddle board on a small lake that I live on. No waves so I can't really give you an idea on how it works in those conditions. We enjoyed it during the summer months and it is very sturdy since my grandsons are all football players and well over 6 feet tall and over 200 lbs. Hope this helps.
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I used it for body surfing and it worked great. Boogie boarding, not so good, being you need two hands. I've also used it for anything I want to point and shoot. It floats great, and is comfy to use. I get a lot better video if I turn the camera around to view myself while I'm doing activities too. It's not as shaky...
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I do not believe it will be stable enough to stand up on even with a 5 yr old that has excellent balance to use as a paddle board. It is a foam board so the buoyancy is not a problem, it's the wobble L/R that would cause a problem.
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i would not use it for that at all , just to play with it in the sea may be ok but will not take a lot of waves I seen that after being out on my boat with it
1439759
Yes you can but its harder to steer then a regular surf or paddle board because its weight. Pretty much if you can ride any wave that you could ride on a longboard.
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It takes a bit getting use to, but I actually think it is more stable than a regular paddle board because of the shape of the base of the kayak. Not as flat as a board so it provides a little more support in the water. I love mine, although I use it more for kayaking. More relaxing.
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No way, man. If you're just starting out and want a foamy, you're going to want a much longer board with better buoyancy:weight. They are expensive, so I suggest renting for a few days and get smart on the characteristics of the board, what length works for you, what's best for your wave conditions, etc.
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It's pretty wide and incredibly stable. However, it has only one fin and does not have the responsiveness of a surf board. I live on the Gulf and enjoy taking it out in the surf but it's not a surf board. It is a great board for any level paddle boarder.
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Doug, Sorry to say I have no experience with paddle boards. This product is like putting a layer of very clear plastic over a surface and you really do not know it is there. It holds up well for scratches and such. It could be pretty slippery if wet, I would think. It is not really sticky with adhesive, it uses a light soapy solution that activates the adhesive but you can slide the product around for fit. It bonds with the original surface until you wish to peel it off at a future time. Hope this helps.
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You might be able to my son used it for surf.. Maybe a longer one for standup Paddleboard
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If you're 6'2" and 230, you need a way longer paddle board. Nothing shorter than 12'6". I'm only 5'7" and all of my boards are over 12. -You'll be bailing left and right. I got this one for my kids.
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Yes, you definitely can! We have a a lot of customers separately buy seat attachments for their boards. You can buy d-rings (http://bit.ly/1q8G1ZX) if the seat doesn't come with any, and install the d-rings on the sides of the board to easily attach and detach the seat. A lot of people use inflatable boards for fishing--because of their weight capacities--or for paddling like a kayak/canoe--because of the board's stability. I hope this helps! -Allison Tower Paddle Boards
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Most kayaks, including the Riot, were not designed to be operated from the standing position like the paddle boards that are so popular these days. That doesn't mean you couldn't try it, but the odds of taking a surprise swim are probably good. I guess my best advice, Ron, is if you want to sit down and enjoy kayaking, the Riot is an excellent choice. If you prefer standing up and rowing, get a paddle board that is designed for it.
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Sorry, can't help. We bought 2 of them to use as decoration on top of a customized van. No good surfing here in Michigan. But I'm quite sure you can handle the board though, no problem.
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I have used mine in rivers and lakes/ponds. Whereas you sit on top of this kayak, if you got hung up in the shallows, its just a matter of swinging your legs to the side and standing up and pull it along to deeper water. But i've never had to do that...even in a few inches of water. However, this is not made for any type of white water, rapids, etc., imo.