Beginner's guide to paddle equipment

• Pulp board

  Choose a lighter inflatable board, which is smoother, easier to control, and suitable for beginners, and it is much smoother than any board I have rented before. The quality of the pulp is also very good, and it is easy to turn and turn. But the total weight is really not light. It was a long walk back to the parking lot after each stroke.

• Electric inflator pump

  My paddle board comes with a manual air pump. But I did it manually once before, and it was so doubtful that I decided to buy an electric pump this time. My brand of pump is vachan, and I personally feel that it is very easy to use and inflate fast. It's usually done with a little sun protection.

Life jacket

After all, it is an outdoor sport, so safety is the most important thing. My teammates and I have life jackets made by NRS. Because the quality of life jackets in the store is good, so we mainly choose comfort. After trying on several lifejackets, we both felt that this brand was the most comfortable, so one of us ended up buying one.

In addition, there are some useful but not essential equipment, I did not include in the total price. Like dry bag, rash guard, waterproof sandals, which I've waded through the ocean a few times with no problem.