You already know which SUP you want to rent? Then go and make your booking [here](https://www.quipleon.com/en).

## Origin
Stand-up paddling has a long tradition among fishermen around Tahiti. In Hawaii, too, surf instructors have been seen paddling from the beach into the line-up since the 20th century. This allows the surf instructor to progress faster and keep an optimal eye on his or her students. Today, stand up paddling is a sport in its own right, with increasing popularity and a growing SUP rental network globally.

## What should you consider for your SUP rental?
For beginners, choosing a SUP board is easy! The most important thing is the load capacity of the board. Consider both your body weight and that of your luggage for longer tours. Notable differences are the following:

### SUP Level
 - Beginners: We recommend a rather shorter all-round board (approx. 9-11 feet) at the beginning, as this is particularly manoeuvrable.
 - Advanced: A touring SUP (longer and narrower board, mostly pointed nose) is suitable for longer tours, but also requires better stability of the paddler.
 - Proficient: race hardboard (usually 14 feet) to be able to achieve high speeds.

### SUP board type
 - Inflatable: Compared to the hardboard, it is easy to transport, saves space when stored and is robust to handle.
 - Hardboard: offers slightly better handling characteristics than the inflatable, faster speed and is better suited to swell.

### SUP length, thickness and volume
 - Length: More length = higher speed, better directional stability and usually a higher volume (can carry more weight). Short boards are more agile and less suitable for longer tours.
 - Width: Wider boards (32-36 inches) - are much more stable on the water than their narrower siblings (25-29 inches).

### SUP Paddle
 - Weight: The longer the planned route, the more important the respective weight
 - Aluminum paddle - high weight (about 1,000 grams)
 - Fiberglass paddle - medium weight (<1,000 grams)
 - Carbon paddle - very light (< 500 grams)
 - Shape and Flexibility: Shaft flex, thickness and paddle shape are nuances and what matters most is personal preference. If you rent, you can try different paddles and find the right one for you.
 - Number of paddle parts: Two- or three-piece paddles can be individually adjusted to your height and three-piece paddles can be transported particularly compactly in an inflatable SUP backpack.

### SUP Brands available at many SUP renal stations
There are many good brands at the SUP rental station. Some of the most well-known include:

- Fanatic
- Mistral
- Starboard
- Naish
- JP Australia
- RRD Roberto Ricci
- BIC SUP
- NSP
- Red Paddle

## Experiences and activities available at your SUP rental station
Anyone who thinks that you can only paddle on the SUP in a standing position is wrong. In fact, there's almost nothing you can't do on the SUP. Examples include SUP-yoga, SUP bachelor parties and SUP-workouts. You can find out more about this [here](https://www.quipleon.com/en/blog/sup-tours).


## Sustainability
If you borrow a SUP at the rental station instead of buying it, you can do justice to the respective conditions and your ever-improving SUP skills with the most appropriate equipment. So you don't have to repeatedly buy a new SUP over time and hence can easily make your contribution to environmental protection by avoiding waste.

## Useful links:
- [Quipleon Watersports](https://https://www.quipleon.com/en/watersports)
- [Overview SUP Events](https://standupmagazin.com/en/sup-event/)

Find out here what you should rent for stand up paddling.

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# There are great SUP tours out there!

Actually, there is nothing that you cannot do on the Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP). At least we at Quipleon were impressed and excited when we first heard about a SUP bachelorette party. In this article we will show you some of the different variations of stand up paddling. This is how you can make your next summer sporty and versatile:

**SUP Yoga:** Yoga on the water as a sporting challenge due to the instability of the board in the water

**SUP workout:** sweating on the water with an occasional cool down in between!

**Sunset SUP tour:** What better way to end the day in a sporty and relaxed way?

**Moonlight SUP tour:** Discover the moon and the stars from a new perspective

**Love-SUP tour:** Dating on the SUP? Yes, it exists - and who knows, maybe this is where you will find your actual match

**SUP lessons:** Here you can learn the basics before your first SUP adventure

## No guarantee for completeness ;)

And if one thing is certain, it is that the above list of SUP tours is incomplete! Maybe you'll invent the next variation tomorrow? By the way, there are also indoor SUP workouts and yoga! And yes, also partner exercises are possible on specially made SUPs for several people. So you can avoid the gym even in bad weather and train your deep muscles on the water.

Would you like to stand on a SUP independently from a group? Then learn [here](https://www.quipleon.com/en/blog/sup-rental) what you should look out for when renting a SUP board and paddle. Or do you already know which equipment you need? Then book now on [Quipleon](https://www.quipleon.com/en).

## More links:
- [Overview SUP Events](https://www.stand-up-paddling.org/sup-events/)

Learn in this article about the different variations of stand up paddling! From yoga to party - nothing is impossible on the SUP!

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# SUP Championships, Events and Conferences

It wasn't long ago that many of didn’t know Stand Up Paddling at all. But a lot has happened in the meantime. Today, you cannot just choose from a large variety of SUP boards and paddles, but also attend plenty SUP activities and SUP events. In this article, we provide you an overview of the most important types of such SUP events.

## SUP Championships
Annual tournaments enable ambitious SUP athletes to assert themselves in terms of speed (sprint and long-distance) and sometimes style (i.e., SUP-Wave). For example, the Radolfzell Canoe Club on Lake Constance organizes a long-distance competition in which the (still) three-time German Champion Norm Weber also took part. Other examples are:

- German Championship SUP Surfing Peniche
- Southern German SUP Championship
- Red Bull Heavy Water
- SUP Alps Trophy


## SUP Festivals
Sun, party and SUP! You will find this attractive combination on both the Baltic Sea and Lake Constance. Tournaments are usually also held at SUP events and other sports such as beach volleyball are offered too. Festivals you should now include:

- Sup & Beach Sports Festival Fehmarn
- Supalot Stand Up Paddle Festival
- SUP Yoga & Fun Festival Sylt
- SUP and Beach Festival Koblenz



## SUP fairs
Specialized trade fairs and exhibitions are of particular interest to sup gurus and experts. The latest models and trends are presented here. The following fairs are particularly popular:

- Paddle Days Kassel
- The Paddle Sport Show Lyon
- fun sports world
- ISPO SUP area



We at Quipleon particularly like the SUP event calendar ) of the [SUP magazine](https://www.sup-mag.de/races_events). Here you will find the current events for your summer.

Did the article make you want to try stand up paddling but there is no event taking place in your area? Then book a SUP for your next paddling trip [here](https://www.quipleon.com).


### Useful links:
- [Overview SUP Events](https://www.stand-up-paddling.org/sup-events/)

Not long ago not many of us didn’t know Stand Up Paddling at all. Today, you cannot just choose from a large variety of SUP boards, but also attend plenty SUP SUP events.

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It is not always easy for beginners to decide which canoe to rent. This article will simplify your canoe rental decision making process by providing guidance for your considerations when choosing the right canoe for your level of skills and the corresponding application. Or do you already know what you want to rent? [Here](https://www.quipleon.com) you can go directly to make your booking on Quipleon.


## Historic background

The canoe has been used by humans since thousands of years. Scientific evidence for the first original canoe is around 6000 years old. The kayaks and canoes that are so popular today have been further developed from the skin boats of the Eskimos and the bark boats of the North American Indians. Canoes have always been used for transportation and fishing. Even today, canoes are still of great importance for athletes and adventurers.


## What should you consider for your canoe rental?

### Canoe, kayak, canadian - What are the differences
 
The term canoe includes the two boat types kayak and canoe. These in turn differ in shape, design and other characteristics. Here is an overview:

## Kayak
- Paddle: double paddle
- Boat shape: Narrow
- Speed: Fast
- Use: sportive tours
- Sitting position: deep seated
- Top: mostly closed
- Baggage load: little

## Canadian (colloquially canoe)
- Paddle: single bladed paddle
- Boat shape: Wide
- Speed: Slow
- Use: relaxed tours
- Sitting position: kneeling or sitting
- Top: open
- Baggage allowance: a lot


Beginners are now spoiled for choice! With a rental kayak you will initially have fewer problems paddling with the double paddle and will pick up speed faster. On the other hand, the Canadian is more stable in the water and is therefore less at risk of tipping over. This is a clear advantage, especially if there are two of you and you are still inexperienced.

Advanced users should choose the rental canoe according to the planned activity.

## Which type of boat should you rent for what activity?

The right choice depends primarily on the length of the planned tour and the type of waters you want to use it at. Whether airboat, folding boat or solid boat is initially secondary.

### Long tours

The canoe, with its more generous space for your luggage, offers a clear advantage for long tours. It is therefore our clear favorite, especially for multi-day tours with a tent. 
However, if you have sporting ambitions and above all want to cover a lot of kilometers, then we recommend leaving your luggage behind and to go for a kayak rental.

### Type of waters

Both canoes and kayaks are suitable for tours on calm rivers and lakes. Connoisseurs often prefer the more manoeuvrable kayak for white water and waves

### Family tours
Our clear favorite here is the Canadian. It is more stable in the water than the kayak, offers more storage space and it is easier to get into the boat.

## Canoe Materials
Basically, you can choose between three types: inflatable boats, folding boats, and solid boats. Inflatable and folding boats are particularly suitable for those who want to buy a canoe and therefore regularly have to transport it to the water and store it at home. However, if you prefer to rent a canoe, you can easily benefit from the better driving characteristics of the solid-fuel boats.


# Important!
Exercising on the water is not without its dangers. We therefore strongly recommend that you observe the safety regulations of your canoe or kayak rental station. In addition, they know the local conditions and can point out the respective dangers on site.

In this article you will learn what is important when choosing the right canoe for your level of knowledge and the corresponding application.

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# The best canoe tours for everyone

With a canoe, whether Canadian or kayak, you can ideally combine sport, exploration and relaxation. Here, you can not only discover nature, but also cities from their rivers. Water sports can even be combined with alpine surroundings when rafting. In short, the canoe offers many activities you can do in your free time. In this article, we introduce you to the most popular canoe activities.


## Canoe hiking

On day tours or tours lasting several days, you can ideally explore coastal regions, lake districts or rivers by canoe (preferably Canadian). Nature lovers like to combine such tours with camping and bird watching. If you want a little more comfort, plan a route along B&B accommodations near the shore. This is the ideal way to combine culture, beach holidays and sport.

## Canoe Sightseeing

You want to discover a city from a different perspective? This is exactly what a sightseeing tour in Berlin or other water-rich cities offers you. Leave the traffic behind and make time for swimming breaks on hot days. Lake Constance is particularly suitable for this. Because many waterfront promenades, like those of Constance, have a very special charm when viewed from the water.


## Canoe Rafting

If you are looking for adventure, rafting is just the right thing for you! Pass rapids, get an adrenaline rush and challenge your responsiveness! Rafting is particularly suitable for small groups, but also for families on somewhat quieter river sections! However, always think about your safety and rent the necessary equipment such as a helmet and life jacket. Your local rental company will be happy to advise you!


## Guided tours or on your own

Of course, you can also plan and carry out the activities described above yourself. In [this article](https://www.quipleon.com/en/blog/canoe-rental) you will learn the most important aspects when choosing the right canoe for you. And whether it's an airboat, folding boat or solid-fuel boat, you can easily rent your next boat on [Quipleon](https://www.quipleon.com).

As always, if you rent sports equipment instead of buying it, you do make a contribution to environmental protection in addition to additional comfort! Because avoiding waste is elementary so that future generations can still find beautiful nature while paddling.

We at Quipleon love rafting, canoe-sightseeing and canoe-hiking! In the article you will learn why!

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Canoeing is primarily a sport for nature lovers and adventurers. If you want to meet like-minded people or take your skills to the next level, you should know the below listed events and courses. This is also because safety and ability are elementary in order to keep enjoying this type of water sports on the long run. And you can get your extra boost of motivation at events such as canoe championships or festivals.

In this article we give you an overview of the most important championships, courses and festivals in the world of canoeing.

## Canoe Championships
Once a year, competitions are usually held in the respective regions or canoe disciplines. So there is not only canoe racing, where the strongest rowers lead the way, but also white water racing. What counts here is the ability to react, skill and the ability to assess rapids. Some selected examples of races are:

- German championships in canoe racing
- Swiss whitewater downhill championships
- Bavarian Championships

## Canoe courses
Perfect technique, practiced capsizing roll and intelligent journey planning have to be learned! You can certainly do some research on the internet. But if you want professional feedback and individually tailored tips, canoe centres and water sports schools offer a wide range of classroom trainings, hands-on courses and workshops. Typical examples are:

- Workshop trip planning & navigation
- White water course for beginners
- Advanced canoeing technics

## Canoe Festivals
Canoe festivals are for those who even want to deal with canoes on shore. Here young and old can discover everything around the canoe. Examples are white water, canoe touring, SUP and canoe polo. You can also try out test boats here and usually buy canoes on site. The most popular canoe festivals include:

- Canoe & Outdoor Testival
- XXL paddle festival
- Baltic Sea Festival

## Off to the water!
Reading this article made you want to go canoeing. Then book the right equipment or lesson [here](https://www.quipleon.com/en) at Quipleon. Or would you rather go on the water in a group and experience an adventure at the same time? Then learn more about the different canoe activities in [this article](https://www.quipleon.com/en/blog/canoe-activities).

In this article you will learn more about the lifestyle around the canoe.

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Windsurfing has grown up. This is reflected on the one hand in its almost 60-year history, on the other hand in the degree of maturity of the material and the different types of windsurfing. Read this article to learn more about the history of windsurfing, as well as about the different windsurfing types: wave, freestyle, freestyle-wave, slalom race and freeride.

## The History of Windsurfing

Windsurfing emerged in 1964 from surfing and sailing. The idea: with the help of the wind you can save yourself the strenuous paddling into the line-up. Initially windsurfing was only a thing for a small community in the USA, who still built their own boards and sails. Luckily for us today, the sport spread like wildfire and quickly evolved.

Windsurfing is now defined by differentiated subcategories such as wave, freestyle, freestyle wave, slalom race and freeride. In the following we guide you through the most important characteristics of these quite different windsurfing styles.

### Waves
Several meters high, unbroken waves and white carpets of surf foam. Strong wind and strong currents. In short, difficult conditions which can be tackled by real experts only who combine windsurfing with surfing.

### Freestyle
Freestyle is about doing as many tricks as possible in flat water. Typical are loops, slides and other jumps that require great skill. Speed ​​is absolutely secondary here.

### Freestyle Wave
The supreme discipline of windsurfing is freestyle wave. This is about combining the wave and freestyle surfing described above. The result is meter-high jumps and spectacular maneuvers in the most difficult conditions. A real eye-catcher that is only reserved for great professionals.

### Slalom Race
Slalom Race is just right for speed junkies. Because here it's all about one thing: top speed when driving straight ahead. Seen in this way, the word slalom is almost misleading here.

### Freeride
We estimate the proportion of freeride surfers to be over 95%. Above all, freeride means what makes the sport so appealing to most windsurfers: gliding crisply over flat water and skilfully jibing. Freeride does not include any crazy maneuvers or tricks.

## Off to the water
Reading is nice, windsurfing is better! Book the right windsurfing equipment and accessories such as trapeze or surfing suit [here](https://www.quipleon.com/en) on Quipleon. Or learn more about the different windsurf board types in this article.

Learn more about the different types of windsurfing: wave, freestyle, freestyle-wave, slalom race and freeride.

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Who didn’t experience it yet: you are already quite into windsurfing and yet you keep learning about terms like freeride wave and freestyle? Both variants focus on tricks, or not? And which sail do I need again for which board? Questions upon questions! This guide helps to understand the main differences between the most important board types.

### Wave

Waveboards are optimized for breaking waves and are therefore only suitable for real experts.

-	Target group: Advanced surfers who can surf in real surf waves with both feet in the loops
-	Shape: Optimized for rotation (very round bottom curve and rounded edges). Low glide performance and speed.
-	Finns: Short and often strongly curved; available as Singlefin (1 Fin), Twinser (2 Fins), Thruster (3 Fins) or Quad (4 Fins)
-	Foot loop position: very far inside and forward to load your board as centrally as possible
-	Volume range: Volume should approximately match your body weight (80kg =80L)
-	Ideal sail types: waves sail, alternatively freemoves sail

### Freeride

Freeride boards are optimized for gliding in smooth water and allow you sleek necks.

-	Target group: Slightly advanced, because freeride boards are the ideal entry-level class for gliding surfing
-	Shape: Optimized for early gliding, speed, good altitude running and easy necking due to a relatively flat ground curve and a rather wide rear 
-	Finns: long, straight Finns
-	Foot loop position: external position as well as inner position possible
-	Ideal sail types: Freeride sail without camber, Freemoves sail, Waves sail


### Freemove (aka Bump & Jump or Crossover)

A real all-rounder that allows uncomplicated gliding and at the same time is ideal for simpler freestyle tricks. Even smaller waves can be mastered with the Freemove board.

-	Target group: Slightly advanced to professionals
-	Shape: Rather slightly curved ground curves to ensure both rotational speed and good sliding properties
-	Fins: Medium-long and slightly curved fins; almost always singlefin (a fin)
-	Foot loop position: performance-oriented outer position or maneuver-oriented inner position
-	Volume range: Usually over 100 liters
-	Ideal sail types: Freemove, Wave, alternatively Freeride

Freemove boards are very similar to their smaller counterpart the freestyle wave board. Freesstyle wave boards usually have a volume of less than 100-110 liters and Freemove boards over 100-110 liters.

### Freestyle

Freestyle in windsurfing means tricks, slides, loops and other jumps on shallow water.  Freestyle boards are specialist boards for specialists! The advantages can be enjoyed especially when sliding and rotating. The disadvantages on the straight are immense for non-freestylers – poor altitude running, loss of leadership of the short fin and lower speed potential make a board of this group then quickly a bad buy.

-	Target group: Advanced to professionals
-	Shape: Optimization on jump and sliding tricks, round edges should prevent unwanted "catching" in rotations
-	Finns: Very short fins that support sliding; normal are 16-21cm. For comparison: Freeride boards in the same volume range are equipped with an average of ten centimeters longer fins.
-	Foot loop position: very far inside and forward to stand as far above the center of the board as possible. A position further out is missing on these boards.
-	Ideal sails: freestyle sails, waves sails


### Freestyle-Wave (aka strong wind boards)

As the name suggests, freestyle waveboards are the combination of the "freestyle" and "wave" boards described above. This makes it a real all-rounder for strong winds, and thus the second board that advanced surfers without specialization need as a supplement to the bigger brother, the Freemove. Freestyle waveboards are boards with slightly worse wave suitability than pure waveboards, but more shallow water potential for gliding.

-	Target group: Advanced surfers who surf in strong winds in different conditions
-	Shape: Optimization of the shapes for good rotation properties by means of rather round ground curves and slightly less bending than waveboards
-	Finns: Relatively strongly curved and long finns. Available as singlefin (better for shallow water) and as thruster (three fins, better for wave use) 
-	Foot loop positions: slightly offset outwards when using shallow water, far inside foot loop positions when using shafts
-	Volume range: 80 to 110 liters
-	Ideal sail types: Freemove sail, waves sail



### Freestyle

Freestyle in windsurfing means tricks, slides, loops and other jumps on shallow water.  Freestyle boards are specialist boards for specialists! The advantages can be enjoyed especially when sliding and rotating. The disadvantages on the straight are immense for non-freestylers – poor altitude running, loss of leadership of the short fin and lower speed potential make a board of this group then quickly a bad buy.

-	Target group: Advanced to professionals
-	Shape: Optimization on jump and sliding tricks, round edges should prevent unwanted "catching" in rotations
-	Finns: Very short fins that support sliding; normal are 16-21cm. For comparison: Freeride boards in the same volume range are equipped with an average of ten centimeters longer fins.
-	Foot loop position: very far inside and forward to stand as far above the center of the board as possible. A position further out is missing on these boards.
-	Ideal sails: freestyle sails, waves sails


### Freestyle-Wave (aka strong wind boards)

As the name suggests, freestyle waveboards are the combination of the "freestyle" and "wave" boards described above. This makes it a real all-rounder for strong winds, and thus the second board that advanced surfers without specialization need as a supplement to the bigger brother, the Freemove. Freestyle waveboards are boards with slightly worse wave suitability than pure waveboards, but more shallow water potential for gliding.

-	Target group: Advanced surfers who surf in strong winds in different conditions
-	Shape: Optimization of the shapes for good rotation properties by means of rather round ground curves and slightly less bending than waveboards
-	Finns: Relatively strongly curved and long finns. Available as singlefin (better for shallow water) and as thruster (three fins, better for wave use) 
-	Foot loop positions: slightly offset outwards when using shallow water, far inside foot loop positions when using shafts
-	Volume range: 80 to 110 liters
-	Ideal sail types: Freemove sail, waves sail

## Our tip to you

Increase your board levels only slowly. Because all too often in windsurfing it is just too big ambitions in the material that unnecessarily slow down the learning progress. Ideally, you will only switch to the next more demanding board when your previous board type becomes a limiting factor.

Rent your next windsurf board [here](https://www.quipleon.com/en) on Quipleon. Or find out more about the right course for you [here](https://www.quipleon.com/en/blog/windsurf-lessons), for example to switch from freeride to freestyle wave.

## More links:


You are into windsurfing but yet struggling with board types? Then this guide is for you! 

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If you are about to start windsurfing or if you plan to expand your skills, you can choose from a wide range of windsurfing lessons. In this guide we will help you to find the best windsurfing lesson for you.

## Courses for beginners

Have you decided to start windsurfing, or at least give it a try? Then a taster course or a basic course is just right for you.

### Windsurf taster courses

Get a first impression of windsurfing without investing too much time and money. Taster courses are an ideal opportunity for you to come into contact with board and sail for the first time. So you will quickly notice whether this sport is for you. 

- Typical duration: 3 hours
- Common content:
  - Introduction to area checks and wind determination
  - Introduction to materials science
  - Training of footwork and sail handling
  - Basics: hauling up the sails, starting, turning
  - Off to the water and the first few meters of surfing

### Windsurfing basics lessons

The ideal start into the world of windsurfing is a basics lesson. Here you will get to know all the essential aspects to be taken into account. Ideally, your basic lessons is VDWS certified and concludes with a windsurf license.

- Typical duration: 3-4 days with 3 hours per day
- Common content:
  - Introduction to area checks and wind determination
  - Introduction to materials science
  - Training of footwork and sail handling
  - Basics: hauling up the sails, starting, turning
  - Jibing and tacking
  - Courses on the wind, luffing, bearing away
  - Self-rescue techniques
  - Tacking upwind and tacking downwind
  - Practical test: tacking upwind and tacking downwind
  - Theory lessons and exam, including avoidance rules and sailing technique

## Courses for refreshers and advanced learners

Do you mainly surf on summer vacation? Then an occasional refresher course is certainly a good idea to “get back into it” as quickly as possible. Or do you surf a lot and now want to switch from freerstyle surfing to freeride wave? Then private lessons are right for you.

### Windsurf refresher courses

A refresher course - really? This is how many surfers react to these types of lessons. This is also because in windsurfing, a bit of struggling in more demanding conditions is simply part of the story. However, if you already know your biggest weaknesses at the beginning of the season, you can restart technically correctly. This will prevent you from unnecessary height loss and difficulties with gliding.

- Typical duration: 2 days with 3 hours per day
- Common content:
  - Refresh rigging & sail trim
  - Refresher approach technique, luffing, falling away
  - Refresher courses on the wind
  - Refresher tacking and jibing
  - Refresher Cruising upwind and downwind

### Windsurf intensive courses

Windsurfing intensive courses are quite exhausting but effective. They are offered across all levels and allow you to learn windsurfing in a short time or further develop existing skills at high pace. Physical fitness and a high motivation to learn are a prerequisite.

- Typical duration: 2 days with 3 hours per day
- Common content:
  - VDWS skill levels of your choice
  - Alternating group and individual coaching
  - Dry runs
  - Modular training on the water

### Windsurf private lessons

If you already surf well and want to develop yourself further, private lessons are just the thing for you. They enable maximum learning success thanks to individually adapted exercises. Even beginners can benefit from private lessons, especially if they want to overcome deficits in a targeted manner.

- Typical duration: 1-2 hours per session
- Common content
  - Individual training with content of your choice
  - Dry-run exercises if desired
  - Modular training on the water

## What else you should know

For children from 6-7 years, many surf schools offer special windsurfing courses for children. Here you can also purchase the "Latest Basic License" developed by VWDS. This certified training is accompanied by child-friendly textbooks and offers a good start into the world of windsurfing

Book the right windsurf course for you now [here](https://www.quipleon.com) on Quipleon. Or learn more about the different types of windsurfing [here](https://www.quipleon.com/en/blog/windsurfing-types).

In this guide we will help you to find the right windsurfing course for you.

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# Short history excursion
Why do you actually ride a bike? Initially, cycling was reserved for the upper classes. With the so-called high wheel, it was also customary to spit down on the lower people. This increased especially when the Niederrad became more and more popular at the end of the 19th century and the upper class lost its bicycle privileges.  It celebrated its final triumphal march in the following century, as an individual means of transport it was especially popular with factory workers as a means of transport to work. In recent years, there has been a real boom in the bike industry and it is neither an integral part of everyday transport nor sports equipment. 

# Biking, the most beautiful sport
To call something the most beautiful sport in the world is certainly a very subjective perspective. But you don't even have to find cycling or biking particularly beautiful to acknowledge that it's just practical. Away from sports, the bike is becoming more and more part of everyday life, and not only in the urban environment. With its higher speed and range, the e-bike can also make good progress outside the cities with low emissions. Whether for commuting or shopping – nowadays everything is possible by bike. Whether with an electric motor as an aid or only on short distances, you always have to move when you ride a bike. The health aspect of cycling is therefore an important one and the step towards seeing the bicycle as a piece of sports equipment is then not too far away. The bicycle is also celebrating its renaissance as sports equipment and its field of application knows (almost) no limits.

# Bikes on bikes on bikes – but which one should I take?
If you go to the bike shop around the corner today, you will first be struck by the sheer amount of different bicycles. Almost every niche in bike sports is occupied by a bike that is ideally suited for this purpose. In addition to the surface on which you want to move with your bike, it also depends on your personal preferences and your skills. So you can decide each time anew what you need. You can find more information about our approach in the LINK section. 

# Renting bikes – the most relaxed form of pedaling
Renting your bike has the main advantage that you get a perfectly maintained and up-to-date bike. Modern bikes are becoming more and more technically demanding due to various features and only work perfectly with regular maintenance. We at Quipleon want to help you choose the perfect bike. That's why you will find information on choosing the right equipment in our blog. So you are always ideally prepared for your next bike adventure.

Learn why we at Quipleon love riding bikes

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Being pulled over the water by a kite is an incredible feeling. What beginners initially perceive as overwhelming quickly becomes a passion for many kitesurfers. In this guide you will learn which kiteboard and kite you should choose at your kitesurfing rental station. But first, we want to give you a short summary of the origin and history of this young sport.

## The history of kitesurfing

The idea of using a kite as a drive for carriages arose in the early 18th century. The breakthrough finally came in the early 1970s thanks to newly developed high-tech materials. These were sufficiently stable and tear-resistant for sporty applications, such as the construction of the FlexiFoil kite. The latter caused a sensation for the first time, as it was possible to drive a catamaran at around 40 km/h.

This was not only phenomenal, but also the beginning of a phase of wild experimentation. In a very short time, "sailing systems" were tested as propulsion in a wide variety of areas: on land (roller skates, skis), water (canoes, water skis) and even in the air (paragliding).

At the beginning of the 80s, the first inflatable kite with air hoses for kiting with water skis was finally built. It was already very similar to today's Tubekite. At the end of the 90s, a surfboard-like board was used for the first time. The kitesurfboard specially developed shortly afterwards ensured the worldwide triumph of the sport.

## Choosing the right rental Kiteboard

Kitesurfers distinguish between two higher-level board types: the Twintip and Directional. Read here about the most important differences between these board types and what you should pay attention to when making your kiteboard rental choice.

### Twin Tip Kiteboard

Twin Tips are classic kiteboards and are used for freeriding, freestyling and wakestyle. They can be driven in both directions without changing the foot position and are easy to maneuver.

Wake style boards are twin tip boards with fixed bindings (boots) to completely fix the feet.

Directional Kiteboard

Directionals, also called waveboards, are primarily designed for the shaft and offer higher lift due to their larger volume and material properties. Thus, they are particularly suitable in weak winds. They are available with and without foot loops and their larger fins make it easier to drive upwind.

Foil / Hydrofoil Boards are special directional boards, on the underside of which a sword-like construction is attached, also known as a mast. Foilboards allow you to "float" over the water. They come completely out of the water when driving and thus you only ride on the mast.

Racing boards are directionals that are optimized for particularly fast driving and are used in particular in racing kiting.

### Which kiteboard should you choose at the rental station?

When choosing the right kiteboard, 4 factors come into play: your kitesurfing level, your weight, the wind force and the waves.

#### Your kitesurfing level

Depending on your ability, a different board is required. At Quipleon, we advise you to choose a board that is rather a little too big than too small. 

- Beginners make the right choice with a big twintip. As soon as you can safely drive altitude, you can switch to a smaller Twintip.
- For advanced kitesurfers we recommend a small, manoeuvrable twintip, wakestyle board or foilboard
- Professionals choose their board according to their preferences and the prevailing conditions.

#### Your weight
The heavier you are, the bigger your board should be. As a common reference, 85 kg surfer boards with the dimensions 162x46cm are recommended. 

#### Wind force
If the wind is weaker, you should rent a larger kitesurfing board. In stronger winds, a correspondingly smaller kite-board is the right choice for you.

#### Swell
In strong waves, we especially recommend Directionals

## Choose the right Kite

Although kiting is still a rather new sport, there is already a wide range of kites. In the following we explain the most important differences to the three basic kite types, the Bow Kite, C-Kite and Hybrid Kite.

### Bow Kite

The bow kite is the optimal choice for beginners. It can be easily launched and is the safest kite due to its construction. Characteristic are its flat profile and the arch-shaped ends, after which the bow kite was also named. The linen system with several connecting points on the kite enables almost 100% depower by pushing the bar away. This is an enormous advantage, especially in the case of falls. 

The Delta-Kite is a further development of the Bow-Kite, which aims in particular at optimized relaunch properties after falls. Due to its wine-making construction, the Delta-Kite drifts to the edge of the wind window in the water and can be easily launched out of the water by pulling on the respective control line. Thus, the delta kite is particularly suitable for beginners.

### C-Kite

C-Kites belong to the family of tube kites and are only suitable for advanced kite-surfers, as the relaunch after a fall is very demanding. Surfers appreciate C-Kites because of their strong pulling power on the bar and the direct driving experience. The kite owes its name to its c'ish umbrella shape, which is strongly curved (c-shaped) and has a correspondingly small surface area. The front tube of the C-Kite runs angular towards both ends and the kite is attached to four, optionally five lines. Characteristic of the C-kite are the missing scale lines (bridles) at the inflow edge.

### Hyprid Kite
Hybrid Kites combine the advantages of Bow Kites and C-Kites and are therefore suitable for slightly advanced kite-surfers. They offer a more direct driving experience than bow kites, but have less pull on the bar than C-Kites. In addition, they have a higher depower potential.

## More advise at your kitesurfing rental station
If you are still a beginner, we strongly encourage you to discuss your kitesurfing rental choice at your kitesurfing school. This will help you to adjust your choice to the local wind conditions and is always a great opportunity to learn more about the kitesurfing spot.

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Surfing, often called synonymous surfing, is one of the most popular lifestyle sports of our time! Close relatives of surfing are windsurfing and kitesurfing. In this article, we will introduce you to the different types of surfboards and accessories such as Wetsuite and Leash. But first a few words about the history of surfing.




## History of surfing


Hard to imagine, but scientifically proven: our ancestors used the power of waves to surf at least 1000 years ago. The origin of the sport is believed to be body surfing. The surfers of the time first gained additional buoyancy by means of things like tree trunks before switching to boards. Surfing, as we know it today, comes from the islands of Hawaii and has been a popular trend sport since the 50s at the latest.




## Which surf boards are there




When surfing, we distinguish two basic types of boards:
- Shortboard (8 feet or shorter)
- Longboard (longer than 8 feet or 2.44 meters).


Both species have different characteristics in terms of buoyancy, stability, maneuverability and speed.




### Longboard
- Level: Ideal for beginners and slightly advanced, as this is the easiest way to catch waves and keep your balance
- Design: Relatively thick board with rounded nose. Longboards shorter than 9 feet (2.74m) are also called Malibu or Funboard
- Advantage: A lot of stability and buoyancy! As a foam board the best choice for beginners


### Shortboard
Almost exclusively suitable for advanced surfers, as shortboards are difficult to handle. There are a number of different types of shortboards:


#### Standard Shortboards
- Level: Advanced and professional (typical board for competitions)
- Design: Adapted to the skill and experience of the surfer between 6-7 feet long. 


#### Evolution Boards, aka Funboards
- Level: Suitable for "advanced beginners" who are aiming to switch to standard shortboards
- Design: Longer, wider and thicker than standard shortboards, but similar in shape with pointed nose
- Advantage: relatively stable and relatively manoeuvrable




#### Mini-Malibus
- Level: Advanced
- Design: Short version of the longboard (same design), only shorter than 8 feet
- Advantage: More manoeuvrable than Malibus




#### Fish, Frog, Egg
- Level: Advanced and Professional
- Design: Under 6 feet in length (1.83 meters)
- Advantage: Ideal for onshore winds and slightly smaller waves


#### Gun
- Level: Advanced and Professional
- Design: With a length of 7 to about 12 feet, it can be assigned to both short and longboards. Very narrow with pointed bow
- Advantage: Ideal for very large waves and high speeds 


At our surf board rentals you can test different types of surf boards, so you can find the right board for your surf style.  



## What other equipment do you need for surfing?


#### Surf Suit
Mostly made of neoprene, the surf suit keeps you warm even in cold waters and offers sun protection. For warmer waters, shorties are also suitable, with long legs recommended as they protect you from abrasions. For surf trips lasting several days, we recommend a lycra shirt and appropriate swimming trunks to avoid skin abrasion.


Recommended strength of the surf suit depending on the water temperature:
- Below 16 °C: Long-sleeved teamer with 3-4mm and more (+ shoes and possibly hood)
- 16 – 20 °C: Long sleeve teamer with 2-3mm (typical all-round suit + shoes)
- From 20 °C: Shorty with 2mm torso area and 1 mm for arms and legs
- From 25 °C: Boardshorts and Lycra shirt are sufficient, so you do not need a surf suit
#### Leash
An absolute must-have! The leash prevents you from losing your surfboard and injuring others.


#### Surf wax
Important for enough grip on the top of the surfboard. This prevents unnecessary slipping when taking off. Depending on the water temperature, you need hot or cold water wax.


#### Shoes
On stony ground and cold water temperatures a must-have to protect yourself from cuts and hypothermia.

You don't have to worry about renting a surf suit, Leash and shoes, because they are usually included in the surf board rental. Often there are bundle offers for surf board rental. Every local surf rental has exactly the right equipment for the conditions for the surf spot nearby.


Did you feel like surfing? You can book the right surf board and accessories for your next summer [here](https://www.quipleon.com/en) on Quipleon. Or do you want to take surflessons? Then inform yourself here about the different [course offers] (https://www.quipleon.com/en/blog/surf-lessons) in surfing.

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Are you interested in surfing and want to take your first wave soon? Or are you already one of the advanced and want to take your skills to the next level? Then read in this article about the different surfing courses and also learn why surfing is also great for children and thus the family holiday.


## Sun, beach, sea and surfing – everything easy?


A very clear no! Especially beginners should not go into the water without experienced accompaniment. Where there are waves, there are also currents and these can be treacherous. Experienced surfers can educate you about these and other dangers. A surf course is therefore an important first step in getting to know the most important risks and conditions on site in addition to the right technique.


# Group course vs. private course
For each level there are courses in groups as well as with private teachers. Especially for beginners group courses are recommended. These are not only much cheaper, but also offer you more opportunities to take a break. Because what you may not have known: Learning to surf can be very exhausting! In addition, you will learn from the mistakes of others in group courses and meet interesting people. For progress, private courses are much more recommendable. In most cases, learning units of only 2 hours on the water are enough to specifically eliminate weak points or learn new maneuvers. But group courses can also be interesting for advanced students. Because here, too, you always learn from the mistakes of others.


# What surf lessons are there for budding surfers?


## Beginner
Here you will first get to know the theoretical basics of surfing as well as the physics of the waves. After a short warm-up program, you will then go to the Weißwasser, where you practice paddling and take-off. Once this step has been completed, we practice and refine diligently. After a few days you often go into the green water, where you paddle the first unbroken waves. We recommend that you plan at least three, better five days for the beginner's course.




## Intermediate
Here you usually consolidate your skills when paddling green water waves and learn first turns. In addition, you will be systematically introduced to larger waves and get many tips to refine your technique even further. Diving manoeuvres and the rules of conduct in the line-up are also often part of the curriculum. 






## Advanced
These courses are all about refining your already mature surfing skills. This will improve your turns and develop more spray. Often, advanced courses are an ideal way to build further confidence for bigger waves and tackle them together with locals who are very familiar with the spots.




## At what age can children learn to surf?


As soon as children can swim safely, nothing stands in the way of the first surf course! For children from 5 years of age, it can sometimes go into the water with the board. For added safety, we at Quipleon recommend wearing thin children's life jackets. Most surf camps offer courses for children from 6 years of age. Thus, surfing is an ideal sport for the summer holidays of families. But as always with water sports, safety is the most important commandment. We therefore recommend that you always introduce the offspring to the sport with a professional surf course for children. If you do not surf yourself, then it is best to take part in the safety briefing of the children's course yourself.




[Here] (https://www.quipleon.com) on Quipleon you can book the right surf course for you or independently board and accessories. Or do you want to rent a board but don't know which one is right for you yet? Then learn more in [this article](https://www.quipleon.com/en/blog/surf-board-rental).

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The next kitesurfing season is just about to start? Or would you like to enter into the world of kitesurfing? Either way, choosing the right kitesurfing lessons is key for your endeavor. In this guide, we give you an overview of the typical lessons offered at kitesurfing schools, so that you can have the ideal start into this exciting sport, or live up to your ambitions for the new season.
 
## Three questions in advance

### Can I learn kitesurfing without professional lessons?

Some budding kitesurfers ask themselves this question. For safety reasons (for you, and other water sports enthusiasts), we at Quipleon advise against learning this sport without professional accompaniment. Because kitesurfing is one of the more complex sports and requires the simultaneous handling of the kiteboard and the kite. Beginners therefore need at least a 3-day lessons to master their first ride on the water.

### At what age can children join kitesurfing schools?
The minimum age for kitesurfing lessons is usually 12-14 years. Special children's lessons are offered for this age group. For adult courses, you should weigh a minimum of 50kg. If you weigh less, we recommend an agreement with the kitesurfing school in advance. Private courses are often a good and common alternative in this case.

### Do I need my own equipment to take part in a kitesurfing lesson?
In the case of advanced courses and private lessons, no universal answer can be given. This is different with beginner lessons and refresher courses, because here usually the complete equipment is provided. You get the ideal kite equipment suitable for beginners, which is also perfect for the prevailing wind situation. Only sun protection, swimwear and a towel are required.


## What kitesurfing lessons are there?

The exact setup of kitesurfing courses differs between kite schools. This applies both to the duration and to the course content. In this section, we have summarized the most common elements for you.

### Kitesurf taster lesson

Ideal for the undecided or those of you who just want to feel the powers of a kite.

- Duration: usually 3-4 hours
- Prior knowledge required: no
- Course objective: Basic kitesurfing knowledge, flight training in the water
- Group Course: Yes

### Kitesurfing lessons for beginners

The first step is usually the most important one – no matter what! Kitesurfing lessons are the ideal start to the new hobby and, for safety reasons, from our perspective also the only recommended entry.

- Duration: usually 4 days, 4 hours per day
- Prior knowledge required: no
- Course objective: Basic kitesurfing knowledge, body drags through the water, water start, optional: VDWS kitesurfing license
- Group Course: Yes

### Refresher Kitesurfing Lessons 

For those of you who have not been on the water for a long time or still feel unsafe when kitesurfing, a refresher course is the right choice.

- Duration: 1-3 hours
- Previous knowledge required: first experience in kitesurfing
- Course objective: Refresh the basics of a beginner's course and get back on the water safely
- Contents: short repetition of the theory (e.g., safety systems and wind windows), practical exercises in the water to quickly regain safety in kiting 
- Group Course: Yes

### Kitesurfing lessons for advanced kitesurfers

You are quite a pro already and want to reach the next level? An advanced course aims to do just that and will help you refine your technique and learn new tricks. 

- Duration: usually on an hourly basis
- Previous knowledge required: safe altitude driving in all conditions in both directions
- Course objective: your individual goal or the next VDWS level
- Content: Improve kitesurfing skills as needed, learn tricks and improve safety
- Group Course: Ja

### Kitesurf Private Lessons

Although the most expensive option, private lessons are the most effective way to learn kitesurfing. These are particularly suitable for experienced kite surfers who want to improve in a few areas. But even beginners with little time can achieve faster learning success in private lessons than in group courses. 

- Duration: 1-2 hours per unit
- Previous knowledge required: no
- Course objective: Individual according to the student's wishes
- Contents: Dry exercises, training on the water and theory


### Kitesurfing lessons and kite camps for children

Lessons for children are offered from the aged of 12 at all levels. The contents coincide with those of the adult courses listed above. Didactically, children's courses are specially developed for children and teenagers. They often offer a good mix of sport, fun and active relaxation to do justice to the young kite surfers. Activities such as stand-up paddling or slackline challenges provide variety. Kitesurfing courses and kite camps for children take 3-7 days and are conducted by licensed kite surf instructors. Usually, all kitesurfing equipment as well as rich food are provided.

## What is a VDWS kitesurfing license?

Kitesurfing lessons are often completed with the achievment of a VDWS "International Kiteboarding Basic Licence". Prerequisites for obtaining the license are the successfully passed theory and practical examination. The license is valid to proof your kitesurfing competence to authorities and confirms your sound safety training in kite sports.

In this guide, we help you to find the right kitesurfing lessons.

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What should you pay attention to when booking sports lessons and equipment? All that and more you can read on Quipleon, your booking platform for sports experiences!