There's some conjecture that the Aymara/Uro Indians living on Lake Titicaca (Peru/Bolivia) started stand-up paddle on their totora reed boats thousands of years ago. Maybe you too can make one if you live next to a lake full of reeds. A "green" sup, but good luck in the surf with it Here's a link to another photo, Aymara lady on a down-winder photographersdirect.net