A stupid question about paddling for exercise

There are no stoopid questions just slightly stoopid answers!

 

In the summer months, I either swim or surf every day after work.

So that means... I swim every day after work.

 

Now that I'm retired...

 

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Solid point. They perform pretty damn well man. Carbon compact. Check out out toonces. My shaper makes em. No gimmick. It's legit. At least his are. Can't speak on others

 

Toonces.. no stupid questions, just a pool of morons chewing on chum..

Anyways, maybe you could find a cheap bort, maybe even a soft/foamie that would float you, but small enough to stash some where .. performance isn't the issue, just something that will enable you to flat paddle.. some sort of foldable craft as suggested previously may be good if space limited. Something used/dinged up would work or fabricate your own.

My $.02

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1nQstAXF_/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
here ya go Kalani Robb beat ya to the punch
looks like a good workout
and the catch surf boarts work good for it

 

Flat out 100% This WILL get you on KOD.

 

yea, no better training than actual swimming.once ur body can cover serious ground,paddling on a board is a walk in the park.as far as goin out and just paddling around idk that doesn't really make sense for me.if im paddling its for a wave

 

https://www.surfinshape.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIte_SoZnD4AIVluDICh1fMQUhEAAYASAAEgLk_fD_BwE

Friends of mine have this, they swear by it in re building one's conditioning levels. Spotted a couple of them at surf coaching places in CR, as well. FWIW

https://www.surfinshape.com/pages/training-video

 

He does them all sizes 9' LBs down to 5'6 or somthing and does customs. His "brand" is called "the carbon compact". Google carbon compact surfboard. You'll see his site with all the models and information on them.

 

Actually here's the link.....

http://thecarboncompact.com

 

Paddling a shortboard for excercise is bad idea. You're going to really strain your neck, your back, your rib cage, your shoulders, elbows and hips. To the point where if you keep at it you're going to incur permanent damage. The shortboard/thruster is not designed for that. It's built for paddles out to the lineup (3-6 minutes) and paddle for waves (20 seconds). A big lifeguard racing paddleboard holds you way above of the water which eases the strain on your back and cuts through the water which glides you along which limits the strain on your arms. Just buy a swim mask and a set of pool fins and and swim in the ocean for an hour, trust me you'll get a workout.