Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Want to learn how to Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) in under 5 minutes?!

ISLE's VP of Product Jimmy Blakeney also happens to be an ACA SUP Instructor Trainer. In this video he runs through the basics to get you started safely with good technique and avoid all the little mistakes that are easy to make when you're new to the sport. Share with your friends who are learning how to SUP to get them started on the right track!

This is our first video in the new 'Better in Balance SUP Tips and Tricks' Series. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more installments!

Meet the instructor: 00:10 - 00:27
Safety first: 00:27 - 00:47
Sizing your paddle: 00:48 - 01:13
Attaching your leash: 01:14 - 01:20
Getting on the water: 01:20 - 01:31
Prepping to stand up / practice on knees: 01:35 - 02:18
Standing up: 02:19 - 02:49
Paddling Technique: 02:50 - 03:58
Coming back to shore: 03:59 - 04:35

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