SUP demos? or pay to play?

[Blindamood]

Originally Posted by Peanut

I'm interested in getting an SUP, but I'd like to try out a few different boards and paddles before I make the investment. Anywhere around Deerfield that I can demo an SUP? Or can I try out someone's board? I don't want to pay $60 for a lesson, but I would pay a stranger (within reason) to use their board for a quick session. Any concerns about me being shady, I could leave a security deposit so you know I wont paddle off into the sunset with your board.

I'd recommend hitting some of the free lessons put on by local shops. They bring a bunch of different boards that you can try out for free. For example:

In Deerfield (Saturdays at 7:00 a.m.): Island Water Sports

In Pompano (Sundays at 8:30 a.m.): Surf World

In Fort Lauderdale (Demo Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.): Pure Surf Life