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It can be difficult to navigate with all the terms found in the world of inflatable paddle board, iSUP, SUP, stand up paddle, standup paddle, paddle, paddle board or paddleboard. natur sup natursup

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Here is a list of the different terms most used in this field:

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• Fin: Set of fins.

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• Side fins: Located on the underside of the board, near the tail, the fins appear symmetrically on each side of the derivative main and are used to keep the trajectory.

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• all around : Board with a rounded nose and sufficient width, all All Around boards are designed to perform well in most conditions. Our board LOTUS is an example.

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• board bag : also called transport bag. Storage bag for a board SUP.

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• US box: Box under a board of SUP used to insert and retain the derivative main using a bolt and a nut.

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• Bottom: Underside of a SUP.

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• valve cap : Cover of the valve inflatable of aS UP to prevent sand or water from entering the valve.

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• Bolt: Small screw and nut that are used to secure the derivative main under the board in a US box.

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• bumps : Another term for waves or swell that can be caught by your surfboard. SUP and used to propel you to a faster speed.

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• bungee : also called elastic. Section of bungee cord that is attached to the nose or at the tail of your board to allow the transport of your items such as your waterproof bag, your PFD or other items.

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• Hull : Part below a board of stand up paddle which is in contact with water.

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• carry-handle : also called handle. Integrated handle to facilitate the transport of your board.

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• wrestling : also called socket. 1st phase of the paddle stroke where the pale enters the water. The purpose of taking is to establish a traction efficient.​

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• Race: Complete cycle of your paddle stroke including these 4 phases:grip, pull, exit and recovery.

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• Blows per side : Number of moves made per side before having to change sides. A board with a race higher per side is a board that tracks better in a straight line than a board with a race weaker.

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• Safety Strap: Device that attaches the paddler's ankle to the back of his paddle board designed not to lose it in the event of a fall. An excellent safety device that should be used in all conditions. We recommend spiral belts which will prevent you from getting caught in objects that may be found under water.

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• Cruise : Paddling in calmer waters, usually at a relaxed pace.

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• Crossover : Board designed for paddling in various conditions.

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• Cruising : also called cruise. Paddling in calmer waters, usually at a relaxed pace.

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• Deck : also called bridge. Upper part of a board stand-up paddling.

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• deck-pad : also called carpet. Material EVA soft and textured covering the bridge of a board stand up paddle to provide grip, traction and comfort. The carpet may vary in length, texture and thickness.

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• Derivative:Fin main of a board of SUP. It comes in many different shapes and styles and is designed to give your board the ability to paddle in a straight line.

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• Drop Stitch : also called mesh. Internal fibers or threads that connect the upper part or bridge and lower or hull of one SUP inflatable.

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• Dry Bag : also called waterproof bag. Essential accessory to keep your personal items dry, such as a cell phone, key or wallet. the waterproof bag fits easily under the elastic of your board. You will find an example of waterproof bag here.

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• Flat waters : Generally refers to all water conditions that are inside the surf zone where the waves are breaking. Flat water doesn't have to be completely flat, it can also be choppy.

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• Elastic: Section of elastic rope that is attached to the nose or at the tail of your board to allow the transport of your items such as your sac waterproof, your PFD or other items.

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• EVA : Acronym of Ethylene-H AScetate of Vinyl. Soft, textured material that most carpet are made to provide grip, traction and comfort when paddling. The carpet may vary in length, texture and thickness.

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• FCS : Acronym of Fin VS control System. Quick easy fin installation system without screws and without tools.

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• fin slot : Box where a fin is fixed under the board, with or without the help of a bolt and nut

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• End : also called fins. Located on the underside of the board, near the tail, fins come in many different shapes and styles and are designed to give your board the ability to paddle in a straight line.

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• End Box : also called fin slot. Box where a fin attaches under the board, with or without the aid of a bolt and nut

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• End Screw : also called bolt. Small screw and nut that are used to secure the derivative under the board.

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• SUP-fishing : also calledSUP for fishing.paddle board to fish like our model SAKANA with its dimensions of 13'0'' x 36'' x 6'' and its 2 fishing rod holders.
   

• Fixed Length Paddle:Paddle of SUP which is not adjustable in length.

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• Flatwater: also called still waters. Generally refers to all water conditions that are inside the surf zone where the waves are breaking. Flat water doesn't have to be completely flat, it can also be choppy.

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• Foam : also called mousse. Material from which the core of most rigid boards are constructed.

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• Merger: Lamination process of the 2 layers ofPVC  of which most quality boards are made, thus avoiding the use of glue in the process, thus bringing lightness.

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• glide: also called slip. Used to refer to how a board moves through water.

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• slip: Used to refer to the way a board moves through the water.

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• Handle: also called carry handle. An integrated handle to allow easy transport of your board. Can also be used to refer to the handle or the olive of one paddle.

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• iSUP : Acronym of Inflatables while Up Padd. Refers to an inflatable paddle board.

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• Kook : A paddler or surfer who is a danger to others, either through reckless behavior or ignorance of etiquette. Kooks should be avoided, and it's best to avoid being one.

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• Laird : First name of Laird Hamilton, considered the pioneer of SUP modern having grown up and living in Hawaii.

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• Leave alone : also called safety strap. Device that attaches the paddler's ankle to the back of his paddle board designed not to lose it in the event of a fall. An excellent safety device that should be used in all conditions. We recommend spiral belts which will prevent you from getting caught in objects that may be found under water.

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• Length : Distance measurement rail at rail of a boardSUP, at the widest points.

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• Leashes: also called leave alone. Device that attaches the paddler's ankle to the back of his paddle board designed not to lose it in the event of a fall. An excellent safety device that should be used in all conditions. We recommend spiral belts which will prevent you from getting caught in objects that may be found under water.

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• Length : also called length. Measurement of nose to the tail of a board. Also, the measurement of a paddle from the bottom of the pale up the olive.

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• Length : Measurement of nose to the tail of a board. Also, the measurement of a paddle from the bottom of the pale up the olive.

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• Mesh : Internal fibers or wires that connect the top or bridge  and lower or hull of one SUP inflatable.

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• Mesh in X : New process of fibers or internal threads in X that connect the upper part or bridge  and lower or hull of one SUP inflatable ensuring a stiffer board.

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• Sleeve : Section of a paddle between the olive and the pale.

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• Manometer: Device installed on the pump used to measure the air pressure of a SUP inflatable.

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• Mousse : Material from which the core of most hardboards are constructed.

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• MSL : Acronym of Monococcus Structural Laminate, also called merger

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• Nose : Front part of a stand up paddle board.

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• nose : also called nose. Front part of a stand up paddle board.

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• Olive : Can also be used to refer to the handle of one paddle.

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• Pad : also called carpet. Material EVAs oft and textured covering the bridge of a board stand up paddle to provide grip, traction and comfort. The carpet may vary in length, texture and thickness.

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• Paddle : also called paddle. Accessory that is hand-held and used to propel you on a paddle board.

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• Paddle board : Sport practiced at sea and which consists of using a board specially designed to row and move using the arms, in a prone or kneeling position. It should not be confused with le stand up paddle which is practiced standing with a paddle.

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• Paddle : Accessory that is hand-held and used to maneuver and propel you on a paddle board.

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• Adjustable paddle :Paddle of SUP adjustable to different lengths to accommodate paddlers of different heights.

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• Pale : Flat section of a paddle which engages in the water to create forward motion.

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• paddle board : The stand up paddle also named SUP or more rarely paddle boarding, is a nautical sliding sport where the practitioner stands up (stand up in English) on a longer board than a classic surfboard and is specially designed to navigate standing up in calm water or on the waves by propelling oneself using a paddle.

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• Handle : also called carry handle. An integrated handle to allow easy transport of your board. Can also be used to refer to the olive of one paddle.

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• Carry handle : Built-in handle for easy carrying and transportation of your plank.

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• Pump : What is used to inflate a paddle board inflatable.

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• Bridge : Upper part of a board stand up paddle on which you are standing.

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• Scope: Forward stretch in a stroke paddle before the pale does not enter the water (called socket Where catch).

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• Power : also calledPowerful. Part of traction suddenly paddle.

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• Socket: 1st phase of the coup de paddle where the pale enters the water. The purpose of taking is to establish a traction efficient.

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• Powerful : Part of traction suddenly paddle.

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• PVC : Acronym of VSchloride of Poly Vinyl, a plastic material whose paddle board's inflatable are designed.

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• Tail : Rear part of a plank of stand up paddle.

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• SUP race : also called racing SUP. paddle board narrower and longer than other paddle board models designed for speed such as our models SAMUI, SAMURAI or LUMPUR.​

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• Tracks : Sides of a paddle board which go from nose to the tail.

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• reach: also called scope. Forward stretch in a stroke paddle before the pale does not enter the water (called socket Where catch).

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• Recovery : 4th and last phase of a race  according to that of the exit where the paddle is advanced to start a new race. The objective of the recovery: to prepare the following movement, the socket.​

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• Release: also called exit. 3rd phase of a race  where the paddler removes his paddle water. The objective of the exit is to minimize the braking on the forward movement of the SUP.

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• Rigid : Plank construction SUP which is not inflatable.

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• Rocking : Measurement of the underside curve of a boardSUP, under the nose or the tail.

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• Transport bag : Storage cover for a board SUP.

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• Waterproof bag: Essential accessory to keep your personal items dry, such as a cell phone, key or wallet. The waterproof bag stores easily under the elastic of your board. You will find an example of a waterproof bag here.

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• shaft : also called sleeve. Section of a paddle between the olive and the pale.

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• side end : also called fins lateral. Located on the underside of the board, near the tail, them fins are presented symmetrically on each side of the derivative main.

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• Skeg: also called derivative. Main fin of a board SUP located near the tail, under the board. It comes in many different shapes and styles and is designed to give your board the ability to paddle in a straight line.​

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• Exit: 3rd phase of a race  where the paddler removes his paddle water. The purpose of the exit is to minimize braking on the forward motion of the board.

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• stroke: also called race. Complete cycle of your shot paddle including these 4 phases:grip, pull, exit and recovery.

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• Stroke Rate: also called stroke rate. Number of shots paddle over a period, usually measured per minute

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• Strokes Per Side: also called shots per side. Number of strokes made per side before having to change sides. A board with a race higher per side is a board that tracks better in a straight line than a board with a race weaker.

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• Stand Up Paddle :paddle board.

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• SUP : Acronym of Swhile Up Padd.

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• racing SUP : paddle board narrower and longer than other paddle board models designed for speed such as our models SAMUI, SAMURAI or LUMPUR.​

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• SUP for fishing:paddle board to fish like our model SAKANA with its dimensions of 13'0'' x 36'' x 6'' and its 2 fishing rod holders.

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• SUP Surfing : Surfing the waves, on a surfboard stand up paddle.

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• SUP Yoga : Action of practicing yoga on a board stand up paddle or on an inflatable mattress such as our models NUSA and LEMBONGAN.

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• Tail : also called tail.  Rear part of a board stand up paddle.​

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• Carpet : Material EVA soft and textured covering the bridge of a board stand up paddle to provide grip, traction and comfort. The carpet may vary in length, texture and thickness.

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• Hit rate: Number of shots paddle over a period, usually measured per minute.

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• Tip : also called nose.  Front part of a board stand up paddle.

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• Touring board : Plank shape SUP designed to cover more distance at faster speed. Easily distinguished by displacement, or nose more pointed, and its length generally longer. Our boards ACADIAN, ZEN, CARPE DIEM, CHAKRA, ENERGY Where BUDDHA are examples.

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• Tracking: also called traction. 2nd phase of the race, the measure of how well a paddle board travels a straight line. You want to maximize the races per side, rather than constantly changing. The purpose of the pull is to propel the board forward by pulling the body with la paddle.

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• Traction: 2nd phase of the race, the measure of how well a paddle board travels a straight line. You want to maximize the races per side, rather than constantly changing. The purpose of the pull is to propel the board forward by pulling the body with la paddle.

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• UV : Ultraviolet light which is best to minimize exposure to your board when not in use.

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• US BOX: Also calledUS case. Box under a board of SUP used to insert and retain the derivative main using a bolt and a nut.

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• Valve : Part to which the pipe of the pump connects to a SUP inflatable to inflate.

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• Valve Cap : also called valve cap. Cover of the valve inflatable of a SUP to prevent sand or water from entering the valve.

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• PFD : Acronym of Veast of Fsubdivision Iindividual. Equipment designed to keep a paddler afloat in the event of a fall from their board.

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• Volume : Measurement of water displacement, which is generally used to determine the weight of people that a board SUP can support.

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• Width : also called length. Distance measurement rail at rail of a boardSUP, at the widest points.

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• Wind SUP : Board on which a mast can be inserted to allow the use of a windsurf sail.

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• X-Woven drop stitch : also called mesh in X. New process of fibers or internal threads in X that connect the upper part or bridge  and lower or hull of one SUP inflatable ensuring a stiffer board.

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