--- title: Tips url: 'https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils' markdown: 'https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils.md' lang: en date: '2026-11-13' --- # Tips [![](https://www.guide-paddle.com/images/2/2/a/1/2/22a12108e1735acbd06d2731ddd5675286d4a028-cropped-reparation-paddle.jpg)](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/comment-reparer-un-paddle)### [How to fix a Stand up paddle?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/comment-reparer-un-paddle) **If you ask yourself how to repair your inflatable Stand up paddle board, the answer is in this article. Despite the fact that inflatable paddle boards are robust, it is possible that leaks may appear. This can be due to misuse, lack of maintenance or wear and tear. Is your iSUP damaged? Don’t panic,**... [aqua-marina](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:aqua-marina#body-wrapper) [paddle-gonflable](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-gonflable#body-wrapper) [![](https://www.guide-paddle.com/images/9/a/5/7/3/9a5734944b7f1fc9ca35553737b2f8a574efe3ca-cropped-gonfleur-electrique-paddle-sup.jpg)](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/ahorra-tiempo-con-un-inflador-electrico-de-paddle-surf)### [Save time with an electric pump](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/ahorra-tiempo-con-un-inflador-electrico-de-paddle-surf) **An [electric pump ](https://www.nootica.com/sup-paddle-board/inflatable-pumps.html)is more efficient than a hand pump, which is why it is the essential tool for all those who have an iSUP. Indeed, it allows an easier and faster inflation. The offer is extensive and ranges from an affordable price to very high prices. Some electric pumps have an integrated batter**... [inflador-paddle-surf](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:inflador-paddle-surf#body-wrapper) [![](https://www.guide-paddle.com/images/0/a/3/7/9/0a379dd80f6c1bbbac98332519a299548077d5b5-cropped-chariot-paddle-1.jpg)](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/sup-trolley-zum-transportieren-seines-sup-boards)### [Transport your SUP on a board cart](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/sup-trolley-zum-transportieren-seines-sup-boards) **The board cart is an essential accessory for any self-respecting rider because it allows to easily and with a minimum of effort [carry a paddle board](https://www.nootica.com/sup-paddle-board/sup-transport-accessories.html) and therefore not to tire unnecessarily before a SUP session. There are several types of SUP trolleys that we will detail here.** ## Why buy a SUP cart? ... [kajak-trolley](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:kajak-trolley#body-wrapper) [sup-transportwagen](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:sup-transportwagen#body-wrapper) [sup-trolley](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:sup-trolley#body-wrapper) [sup-wagen](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:sup-wagen#body-wrapper) [![](https://www.guide-paddle.com/images/a/0/d/1/9/a0d198eb51dc4fbffd67d6e2540905cd5d32a2ee-cropped-construction-dropstitch-paddle-gonflable.jpg)](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/la-construction-dun-paddle-gonflable)### [The construction of an iSUP](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/la-construction-dun-paddle-gonflable) **The different types of construction of the inflatable [paddle boards](https://www.nootica.com/sup-paddle-board/sup-board.html) are important. The iSUP is made of dropstitch. It is the heart of the SUP inflatable. This technology consists of assembling two layers of PVC by weaving thousands of polyester or nylon threads evenly spaced. The mesh between the** ... [paddle-gonflable](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-gonflable#body-wrapper) [![](https://www.guide-paddle.com/images/4/b/6/c/9/4b6c92113352fe6755c60ebc09b820a682d2c48c-cropped-ou-faire-du-paddle-france.jpg)](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/ou-faire-du-paddle)### [Ideas: SUP spot in France](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/ou-faire-du-paddle) **Stand up paddle is a sport that has grown enormously; it will allow you to be fit, have fun and be in contact with nature. But where to paddle in France? No matter where you live, whether you are near the sea, a lake, a pond (watch out for mosquitoes!) or a river, there is a [SUP](https://www.nootica.com/sup-paddle-board.html) spot for you.** ## Bu ... [paddle-gonflable](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-gonflable#body-wrapper) [paddle-rigide](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-rigide#body-wrapper) [![](https://www.guide-paddle.com/images/6/8/9/4/0/68940d2daf8ac6e70573f26e9a3943eec69dcb02-cropped-combinaison-paddle.jpg)](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/faut-il-utiliser-une-combinaison-pour-une-sortie-de-paddle-reussie)### [Is it necessary to use a wetsuit for a successful SUP tour?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/faut-il-utiliser-une-combinaison-pour-une-sortie-de-paddle-reussie) **When we talk about sup, we think first of all about the [choice](https://www.sup-expert.com/choosing-the-right-isup/) of the stand up paddle, secondly about accessories like leash, and finally about the sea and fun. However, we often forget, too often, an essential accessory: a wetsuit. It will protect you from UV rays, cold and even wind for even mor**... [combinaison-surf](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:combinaison-surf#body-wrapper) [paddle-gonflable](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-gonflable#body-wrapper) [paddle-rigide](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-rigide#body-wrapper) [![](https://www.guide-paddle.com/images/d/3/1/0/4/d3104d8555d0a298945e0cbf46130435b8878e7c-cropped-paddle-yoga-1.jpg)](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/decouvrir-la-pratique-du-paddle-yoga)### [Discover the practice of SUP Yoga](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/decouvrir-la-pratique-du-paddle-yoga) **SUP yoga is a practice that combines yoga and stand up paddle. In search of well-being, it is practicable on all water bodies but you must know which SUP board to choose. It is strongly recommended to use a wide and inflatable board for better stability and ease of transport.** ## SUP Yoga: A disciplin ... [![](https://www.guide-paddle.com/images/d/1/a/7/f/d1a7f03aeb23bfa771afff6d7794a067afcb9220-cropped-paddle-kayak.jpg)](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/comment-transformer-son-paddle-gonflable-en-kayak)### [How to transform your iSUP into a kayak with a seat?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/comment-transformer-son-paddle-gonflable-en-kayak) **Paddling can be a physical activity and difficult for some people. It can also be boring in the long run, which is why there is the SUP with a kayak seat. Indeed, in order to make this activity accessible to all, fun and versatile, it is possible to fix on some SUP boards a seat to pass in use** [**kay**...](https://www.nootica.com/sup-paddle-board/accessories.html) [key-west](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:key-west#body-wrapper) [paddle-gonflable](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-gonflable#body-wrapper) [paddle-kayak](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-kayak#body-wrapper) [![](https://www.guide-paddle.com/images/3/e/6/0/6/3e6062482b481b6c093a36e6aa85f96d1c99577f-cropped-paddle-enfant.jpg)](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/a-quel-age-une-enfant-peut-il-comencer-le-paddle)### [At what age can a child start Stand up Paddling?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/a-quel-age-une-enfant-peut-il-comencer-le-paddle) **Your young kid has decided to start SUP but you wonder at what age can a child start [stand up paddling](https://www.nootica.com/sup-paddle-board.html)? You will see in this article the different modalities to be taken into account, whether it is age, weight, the equipment to be used and of course the safety to be put in place.** ## At what age do ... [paddle-enfant](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-enfant#body-wrapper) [paddle-gonflable](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-gonflable#body-wrapper) [![](https://www.guide-paddle.com/images/6/4/9/0/4/64904285d5bb5d8392836f229f0290be04b881bb-cropped-peut-on-faire-du-paddle-a-deux-2.jpg)](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/peut-on-faire-du-paddle-a-2-personnes)### [Can 2 people ride the same board?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/peut-on-faire-du-paddle-a-2-personnes) Two persons paddling on the same board in good conditions of performance and safety is a real puzzle. Most of the [stand up paddle](https://www.nootica.com/sup-paddle-board/sup-board.html) are designed for one person: whether for reasons of weight distribution on the board, excessive on-board weight that can cause the SUP to age or simply so as not to los... [paddle-gonflable](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-gonflable#body-wrapper) [paddle-rigide](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/tag:paddle-rigide#body-wrapper) --- ## Navigation - Previous: [Test](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/test-planches.md) - Next: [buyer's guide](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/guide-dachat.md) - Children: - [At what age can a child start Stand up Paddling?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/a-quel-age-une-enfant-peut-il-comencer-le-paddle.md) - [Save time with an electric pump](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/ahorra-tiempo-con-un-inflador-electrico-de-paddle-surf.md) - [How to choose the size of your paddle board?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/comment-choisir-la-taille-de-son-paddle.md) - [How to choose your SUP board?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/comment-choisir-son-paddle.md) - [How to Stand up Paddle?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/comment-faire-du-paddle.md) - [How to inflate your paddle board?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/comment-gonfler-un-paddle.md) - [How to paddle efficiently?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/comment-ramer-efficacement-en-paddle.md) - [How to fix a Stand up paddle?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/comment-reparer-un-paddle.md) - [How to transform your iSUP into a kayak with a seat?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/comment-transformer-son-paddle-gonflable-en-kayak.md) - [Discover the practice of SUP Yoga](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/decouvrir-la-pratique-du-paddle-yoga.md) - [Is it necessary to use a wetsuit for a successful SUP tour?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/faut-il-utiliser-une-combinaison-pour-une-sortie-de-paddle-reussie.md) - [The construction of an iSUP](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/la-construction-dun-paddle-gonflable.md) - [Ideas: SUP spot in France](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/ou-faire-du-paddle.md) - [Can 2 people ride the same board?](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/peut-on-faire-du-paddle-a-2-personnes.md) - [Transport your SUP on a board cart](https://www.guide-paddle.com/en/conseils/sup-trolley-zum-transportieren-seines-sup-boards.md)