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Picture a custom-built surfboard for Shaquille O’Neal. SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) boards have similar shapes and lengths as traditional ‘longboards’ but with added thickness and width for stability. SUP allows adventurous spirits to cruise and play on their favorite rivers, lakes and coastlines while comfortably standing on their own two feet. So far, SUP pioneers have established three styles. The first to develop into a popular sport was the surfing style. Early surfers in Hawaii used enormous (by today’s standards) Balsa wood boards that they could stand up on outside the break and paddle back toward shore catching waves the whole way. For years the progression in surfing was all about making boards smaller and more dynamic on the wave. As a result, this paddling style of surfing was largely lost until board shapers learned to make lighter boards that retained the stability needed for the paddler to stay standing up, even in powerful ocean currents. Surfing phenomenon Laird Hamilton stumbled across SUP’s potential while using a ‘tandem’ board to teach his children and students how to catch their first waves. He started making custom paddles to go with his tandem boards and quickly showed thousands the possibilities of new board designs and materials. Hence, in the world’s most famous surfing paradise, and under the feet the one of the most well known surfers, modern SUP surfing was born. Naturally, SUP surfers started taking their new fast gliding, stable boards on extended tours to explore Noun: wild or rough terrain adjacent to a developed area Origin: shortened form of “back 40 acres” Sup mONTaNa?! Catchin waves on the fly, the Blackfoot River photoS anD StoRY bY ShaWn RobeRtSon Two sports become one on the manmade river feature, Brennan’s Wave in Missoula an introduction to stand up paddleboarding, the hottest thing to hit the water this summer. coves, beaches and distant breaks. With just a few tweaks in design and the addition of an extended paddle shaft for standing, early SUPers bridged the gap between the adrenaline-soaked sport of surfing and the more tranquil realm of flat water and fitness cruising. If current trends are any indication, this is the style of SUP that will inspire more people than ever to add surfboards to their list of favorite toys. Perhaps to prove his favorite new sport wasn’t just for island-dwelling surf addicts and cruisers, Hamilton took the sport in a different direction when he rode his board through the mighty rapids of the Grand Canyon. It turned out there were many other landlocked souls with a yearning to stand with board and paddle. TO LEarN mOrE for the big Sky Weekly, the back 40 is a resource: a place where we can delve into subjects and ask experts to share their knowledge. topics include regional history, profiles of local artists and musicians, snow and avalanche education, how-to pieces for traditional or outdoor skills, and science. in Big Sky: talk to Geyser Whitewater (800) 914-9031. they’ve got a new fleet of inflatable boards you can rent. or just head up to Lake Levinsky at the mountain village and give it try ($14/hr, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m). for a true ‘mountain surf’ experience: head to Strongwater paddle Sports in Missoula. this surf/ kayak shop is run by two of the sport’s most active proponents. Kb and Luke are on their boards almost every day, and they’re dedicated to offering everything you need to discover the enjoyment of SUp for yourself. for great videos and pics of paddleboarding in Montana check out their website: strongwaterkayak.com Soon after news spread of Hamilton’s descent on the Colorado River, a handful of experienced kayakers and river-runners jumped on board. They were thrilled to have a new way of interacting with the rivers to which they were already connected Thrill seekers all over the globe are pushing the potential of SUPs on rivers, and some of the sport’s most progressive momentum is right here in the Northern Rockies. Montana, Idaho and Wyoming have long been recognized for the handful of world-class river surf waves found on larger volume rivers like the Clark Fork, the Snake and the Yellowstone. These rivers are well suited for those exploring river SUP potential, since their deeper water is more forgiving of the inevitable wipeouts that happen while running rapids and trying to surf. Shawn Robertson writes from Big Sky. More of his work is available at shawnrobertsonphotos.com. explorebigsky.com big Sky Weekly Chances are good that if you enjoy water sports, you’ll love using a paddleboard. there are many ways to enjoy SUp: tour around on your favorite scenic lake or estuary, use your higher viewpoint to find the perfect fishing hole, strap a dry bag on top and go for overnighters. You can even get an inflatable board that’s just as stable and fun, but packs up small. the fun begins as soon as you jump on the board. Get ready for a wobbly ride at first. take a few and you’re ready to cruise. If you get tired of standing, take a break. Lie in the sun, go for a swim, or sit down and paddle like you’re in a kayak. If you’re looking to explore the unique sensation of standing on the river start on rivers where you’d feel comfortable taking a canoe. and of course, good river running (and swimming) skills are a must. When you’re ready to step it up, you can start building your balance and core muscles by walking forward and backwards on the board. practice your surf stance, both regular and goofy footed, until you find the most comfortable and stable position on the board. paddle on both sides of the board first by switching top hands, then by keeping the same grip and reaching across the nose of the board. take these basic skills, a sense of humor and a little humility, and you’re ready to SUp to your heart’s content. Solitude in the Tarkio Gorge on the Clark Fork River July 1, 2011 31
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