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TRAVELLING IN A MOTORHOME WITH A PADDLE BOARD
Going on holiday in a van or motorhome has many advantages, which justifies the success of this way of travelling. Freedom of movement is the first advantage. With a house on wheels, you can migrate as you wish, stopping whenever you want, without depending on predefined routes and schedules. It is possible to go where you want, and when you want.
Changing places every day allows you to constantly discover new landscapes, and to be as close as possible to nature, from morning to night. No need to go to the other side of the country, it is possible to travel a few dozen kilometers to rediscover your region. Thanks to the van and motorhome, you can get away from the crowds, to escape and recharge your batteries in a natural environment. There’s no need to go away for a week either, a weekend can already take a break from everyday life.
Travel becomes much more spontaneous and authentic: you don’t need to have booked months in advance to go on an expedition. As soon as an opportunity arises, you can move around and stop at the ideal place to get away from it all, all this far from mass tourism.
The freedom to travel in a motorhome
Practicing Stand-Up Paddle will provide you with many benefits, similar to traveling in a motorhome. When you stop near a body of water, inflate your SUP and explore the surroundings from the water. Just like on your van road trip, you can dock wherever you want, and enjoy a moment of calm in the middle of nature. Expect to access unspoiled, deserted and natural spots, which are only accessible from the water.
As you can see, travelling in a motorhome or van with an inflatable SUP in your trunk is the perfect combo to recharge your batteries in the middle of nature and discover the landscapes in a different way. In addition, it will allow you to take care of your fitness, even when traveling.
The ease of transport and storage of the inflatable
Travelling in a motorhome requires you to travel in a minimalist way, favouring the least bulky objects possible. That’s why there’s no need to overload yourself with a heavy, rigid board. In addition to saving you space, choosing an inflatable paddle board will reduce any transport difficulties.
Fold into its bag, it can be easily stored in the trunk of your van. The carry bag of an inflatable SUP usually comes in the form of a backpack, sometimes even with wheels, which makes it easy to be able to carry it to the water.
Our SROKA inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Carry Bags have a large storage space (149 L volume), while remaining light and durable. The design of these bags allows for optimal access and storage of the SUP efficiently and quickly. You can also slip in all your belongings, towel, sunscreen, GoPro, etc.).
You should know that we offer a Full Pack option, to benefit from absolute comfort for the installation of your SUP with an electric pump. The full also features a
50% carbon paddle
and a
leash
. In addition, we offer two- or three-piece removable paddles, capable of fitting into your SUP bag.
The strength and durability of the inflatable
Traveling with an inflatable board can be a hindrance for fear of damaging it. You should know that a quality inflatable SUP will withstand transport very well and will follow you everywhere, for a few years, without moving. Of course, you have to adopt the right gestures to guarantee the life of your SUP: avoid shocks, store it in your bag, do not leave it in the sun, do not go on rocks, do not jump on the board etc…
As you can imagine, what will differentiate from a rigid inflatable paddle board to an “inflatable mattress” is its construction and the materials used.
The Fusion technology that we use at SROKA is the most reliable for us, which allows us to save on the overall weight of the board (about 2 kg). We use the best Dropstitch and PVC on the market. In addition, three layers of PVC on the rails significantly stiffen the boards. This design is also exclusive to SROKA, which offers one of the best glides of all the paddles on the market while having a solid product. It guarantees the longevity of the product, avoiding the problems of detachment that can be found in some brands. No worries to have before, during and after use, so you can travel with peace of mind!
Choosing your inflatable SUP to travel in a motorhome?
The Easy range from SROKA is the perfect compromise to start SUP. For the ride, the Easy inflatable paddle pack in 10′ and 10’6 is ideal to discover this sport. If you are looking for great stability for long-distance hikes, go for the Easy 11’6×32 and the Easy 12’6×32. We’ve designed these packs to be accessible, yet still powerful. As a result, the SUP Easy is sold as a complete package ready to sail.
Malibu inflatable SUPs are All Around boards, accessible to all, to practice family rides, surf small waves or even take up SU P-yoga. The Malibu 10′ will be particularly suitable for light riders (under 80kg), whatever the level of practice or physical abilities. The Malibu 10’6, wider, thicker and longer, will suit the taller riders.
Thanks to a construction with Fusion Technology, Malibu paddles are of high quality quality, with optimal rigidity, to glide effortlessly on the water and above all to make your SUP last over time.
Lovers of long rides can opt for the Alpha range of inflatable paddle boards, which will offer speed, performance and stability. It is an excellent compromise for long rides, with superb glide and speed with little effort. The Alpha models are also built with Fusion Technology, for optimal durability and riding comfort.
If you want to ride waves, but still have a foothold, head for an inflatable model such as the Waves 9.5 Fusion. Using the paddle as a motor, you’ll be able to glide over the waves with ease. Its relatively short shape with a round outline allows for curves.
If you have a good command of the Stand-Up Paddle and you want to fly over the swell with a paddle, we can only recommend the SUP-Foil. Indeed, this practice will allow you to discover the first sensations in Foil.
SUP Foiling Equipment has several advantages. First of all, it is very versatile: from your foil and your board, you can practice Wing Foil (with a wing in your hands), as well as foil towed behind a boat etc… On the other hand, the gear is very easy to transport, it is also possible to fit everything in a bag! We have designed the SROKA AIR inflatable foil board, in 5’3, 6 and 6’4. This board has nothing to envy to rigid ones. Our PVC construction makes them extremely robust, while maintaining an efficient glide. In addition, this board will make your transportation easier and allow you to travel with ease. It is also supplied with its transport bag with wheels, with the capacity to store a SROKA AIR, a wing and a foil. Find all the information you need to choose your SUP Foil in this article.
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