Parawing + Paddle: The Safest Way to SUP Downwind?

Is using a paddle with a parawing the safest way to SUP downwind?
In this video I complete a 20 km open-ocean parawing downwind run between Tenerife and La Gomera, explaining why I always include a paddle for safety on long downwind runs.

In the video I talk about:
Why parawing + paddle is a powerful combination
How a paddle improves control on SUP downwind runs
Why long runs are not the day to test extreme or experimental setups
My backup strategy for open-ocean parawing downwind foiling

Gear Used
Axis Mako (Frankboard) 8’6 – 120 L
Axis Fireball 1250
Axis Skinny 45
Axis Advanced+ Short Fuse
Code Foils Paddle – 85 in² / 548 cm² blade

Rider: 86 kg (without wetsuit)

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Thanks to wake-style.com for the great gear. They also offer courses if you’re interested in downwind foiling or parawing.
Feel free to ask questions — I reply to every comment. Follow for more SUP downwind & parawing content 🤙

00:01 Intro
00:21 Briefing for the run
00:45 Equipment list
00:57 Dangers to be expected
01:10 Entering the water
01:33 Packing the parawing
01:56 Reasons for bringing a paddle on a parawing downwind run
02:39 Problems caused by the paddle
02:55 Why long runs are not the day to test extreme setups
03:45 Explaining my "backup plan"
04:14 Fast Five Facts / Debriefing the run