Has anyone attempted to do a stand up paddleboard trip (instead of canoes/kayaks) on any of the familiar routes along the rivers in the Pine Barrens? I know I'd have to remove my fin, but I think it would be a pretty great experience, especially since it's easy to port across shallow areas/fallen objects.
Stand up paddleboard on Pine Barrens Rivers?
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Wear a helmet
And a Kevlar vest to protect against falls onto beaver spears and stumps just below the surface.
I really dont think its feasible on the major rivers unless you are speaking of slower sections of the Mullica. I wouldnt want to try that on Cedar Creek, the Wading, Batsto, or Oswego for sure.
the rivers are cleared with canoeists in mind.You'll find yourself jumping into the creek to get under many trees and crawling over ones that have not been cut in some cases.
I would sit on the paddleboard, instead of standing. I know when I kayak the rivers in the pines I'm always bouncing off fallen trees that are just under the surface and not visible.