Introduction: DIY: Land Paddle Board Stick (SUP)
I wanted to try land paddle boarding, but I didn't have a "land paddle". I searched the internet looking for one and the only one found was the Big Kahuna Land Paddling stick for about $90+. I thought I could make my own for much cheaper. The video below will show you how I made my land paddling stick for under $20. The materials needed for this project includes: 1-1/2 inch dowel (The length of the dowel should be going from the ground to forehead level when standing on your long board), a tennis ball, wood glue, scissors or a sharp object to cut a tennis ball and vinyl grip tape (optional). For step by step instructions watch the video below! If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment. Have fun land paddling!
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12 Comments
7 years ago
Oooo check this one out.. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zenxteninc/longboard-skateboard-performance-land-paddle
8 years ago
If your tennis ball wears out too easily, try using a lacrosse ball like I did. You will need to bore a hole the width of your dowel in the ball, though.
9 years ago on Introduction
Please be careful cutting the tennis ball, do not hold it in your hand when cutting!!! Place it on a solid surface. I messed up my left hand permanently by trying to separate frozen meat patties and cutting the tendon. Otherwise, this looks pretty cool.
11 years ago on Introduction
new kind of sport)))
11 years ago on Introduction
nice but how does it abbreviate to SUP?
LOL
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
SUP= Stand Up Paddleboarding
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
lol
11 years ago on Introduction
Does the wood glue actually stick to the rubber in the tennis ball? 5-minute epoxy might be a better way to go, or use a small bolt through the dowel and 2 of the flaps, that way you can change your tennis ball when it wears out.
11 years ago on Introduction
Nice. Looks like a good workout.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thanks! I'm glad your like it! Yeah It is a great workout!
11 years ago on Introduction
Nice 'ible! I particularly appreciate the singing in the beginning.
How does it hold up?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I am glad you like the singing! :D The stick is holding up really good so far!