Stop Slipping Your SUP Paddle | Tips by Michael Booth x Starboard
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Ever slipped on your paddle mid-race?
In this SUP tip, Michael Booth shares a lesson learned the hard way after losing control of his paddle during a race finish.
Grip matters more than you think — especially in heat, long distances, or high-pressure moments.
✔ Use grip tape, wax, or tennis wrap
✔ Adapt to conditions (heat, sweat, cold)
✔ Distance paddlers: grip mainly on the shaft
✔ Sprinters: consider grip higher up
✔ Cold climates: less grip may be needed
Control the controllables. Small details can decide the race.
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