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But seriously, having always surfed, then taking up pole boarding and then switching to kitesurfing(with surfboard), I am keen to try SUP.

The thing with the afore mentioned sports is speed on water, absolutly love it! SUP isn't speed on water.
But I have tried SUP and did enjoy it.

I do appreciate that it is a learning curve - no problem there( even though I may be a slow learner).

The big question is...

You guys that post and SUP regurlarly obviously love it, but when the surf is crap, or too big do you still enjoy a paddle in the flat water? For example, will you go out on a creek or river paddle to satisfy an urge because you can't get a surf in? ( I appreciate its not all about surf )

Or do you get bored. I would love to think this is a water sport that doesn't just depend on waves or wind and just being on the water is the essence of what its all about.

Is there more?

It is an expensive thing to take up(but so is kiting and most water sports), and then if you do find yourself addicted, one type of board it is not enough. My kids have done a bit of it and love it, and it is more sociable and not as potentially dangerous as kiting.

Do you base your time off/holidays around it? If so how do you for example, put a(or two or three) 10 foot SUP in your motel room on the Xth floor. Or at your camp ground without it getting stolen?

Talk me into it! My kids will love you and I'm easily won over.

Thanks - alot to ask

Rob