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SUP General / Major hamstring Pull, I hate This!

« on: January 02, 2020, 10:25:02 AM »

I had a few small strains in my hamstrings when I first started SUSing. I now regularly stretch and use a roller on my gluts and stretch before going out on the water. Due to family, holidays and cold, I did not do any stretching and rushed out for a sunset sesh. 2nd wave loud pop! I had to crawl to shore and could not put any weight on it only crutches.

Kept it up and iced for 2 days. Now I can put pressure on my leg and limp around. It is super black and blue. I read that if it is torn it can take months to heal...........so bummed.

Does anyone have experience with this type of injury? Will it ever fully heal? To add insult to injury (literally) my new Sunova Style arrives today.

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Foil SUP / SUP foil spot in Santa Cruz?

« on: November 18, 2019, 08:13:39 PM »

Pulled the trigger on an Axis foil SUP.

Any recommendations for beginner spots to learn in the Santa Cruz area?

Would love to meet up also!

Craig

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SUP General / Pulled the trigger, Santa Cruz?

« on: November 18, 2019, 08:04:40 PM »

Well I got a SUP foil set-up! Paddled around in no swell at Capitola successfully  need some waves!  Anyone know a good beginner SUP foil spot? No kelp! 

Would also love to hook-up with other foil surfers in the Santa Cruz area.

Craig aka Mr Lucky

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Technique / Time to get out and back to line-up

« on: July 07, 2019, 05:52:20 PM »

I work, and thus when on the water I milk every bit of each wave to the bitter end. All of the cool people catch a wave and then do a quick turn when the 1st section finishes, remain standing and head back out to the line-up. Any general rules for when to bail?

Also, since I am goofy and live in California I surf back side 92% of the time and find it much harder to turn back out on backside than frontside.

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Gear Talk / RSPro Cork Deck pad

« on: April 09, 2019, 01:07:38 AM »

I read that the RSPro Hex Traction had mixed reviews, but has anyone tried the RSPro Cork Deck Pad?

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Gear Talk / Surf Paddle Flutter

« on: January 01, 2019, 02:22:41 PM »

I have been an avid Werner fan starting with the motto and then the Rip Stick when I git serious about SUP Surfing. I have am always working on my stroke. I lent my Rip Stick to my daughter and used my Nitro for the first time in awhile. I realized that when I angle the Rip Stick toward the board it has flutter and is hard to hold in a straight line compared to the Nitro which is more narrow and stiff on edges.

So I am looking around for a Surf Paddle that is short and wide fior quick strokes yet stiffer edges so I can steer board by angling the paddle.

Am looking at the black project surge and Quick Blade.

Anyone else have the same flutter issue? Any paddle recommendations? I am 210lbs and use the 89.

Thanks

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Gear Talk / Large or small area paddle for SUS

« on: May 13, 2018, 07:22:51 PM »

I have been using the rip stick 89 and really liking it. Thinking to try the 79 as I move down to smaller boards. Any thoughts/experience you can share?

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SUP General / Mini Endless SUP Surf Summer

« on: May 09, 2018, 11:38:57 AM »

anyone consider, plan and/or do a mini SUP Surf trip around the world? say 4-5 months and somewhat budget trip.

i am thinking to hit australia, new zealand, indonesia, south africa, other africa?, portugal, for sure looking for suggestions as this would my chance to hit out of the way off the beaten path places!

planning to list places, the best time of year for each and then find a path that makes sense.

talk to me!

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Gear Talk / Progression Project Portal Barra

« on: March 14, 2018, 06:58:39 AM »

just got a new board and decided to get fancy with my deck pad. man way more work than i thought! maiden voyage today i hope!

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SUP General / Bali in March

« on: March 06, 2018, 06:22:37 AM »

im leaving for Bali next week, march is a "transition month" according to the inter webs. i will be in Sanur the last week with some friends, but have a few days to travel around any recommendations of places to stay?

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Classifieds / 2017 Starboard SUP 9'0" XL Carbon Pro Stand Up Paddle Board - $1950

« on: November 20, 2017, 07:05:05 AM »

this is the XL Pro. it is 9'0" x 29" x 139L this is a great board for larger people who are progressing to short boarding and others who want the stability. this board rips top to bottom and has great speed.

it is the full carbon version. i8 am happy to answer any questions

If you are interested call or Text

Craig
650.714.3971

Starboard, SUP, Stand up paddle board, Surf, surfboard

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Classifieds / 2017 Starboard SUP 8'5" Carbon Pro Stand Up Paddle Board - $1950

« on: November 20, 2017, 07:03:50 AM »

this is the Carbon Pro. it is 8'5" x 29" x 112L this is the flagship SURF SUP for Starboard. this board rips top to bottom and is super fast.

it is the full carbon version. i am happy to answer any questions

If you are interested call or text

Craig
650.714.3971

Starboard, SUP, Stand up paddle board, Surf, surfboard

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Classifieds / 2017 9.0 Starboard Pro SUP Stand Up Paddle Board - $1950

« on: November 20, 2017, 07:02:49 AM »

this is the Carbon Pro. it is 9'0" x 29" x 128L this is a great board for larger people who are progressing to short boarding and others who want the stability. this board rips top to bottom and has great speed.

it is the full carbon version. i am happy to answer any questions

If you are interested call or text

Craig
650.714.3971

Starboard, SUP, Stand up paddle board, Surf, surfboard

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Gear Talk / Infinity B-line, anyone riding it?

« on: November 07, 2017, 08:31:18 AM »

after buying and riding way too many boards, my everday board is the RNB, dany it is so sweet!

any experience on the infinity b-line? would love some feedback!

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SUP General / Daily Cold Showers for Health

« on: October 05, 2017, 11:30:00 PM »

i have been hearing people talk about the health benefits of taking a cold shower daily.

"The supposed benefits are improved immunity and circulation, stress relief, better mood, and relief of muscle soreness."

i had to laugh as i jump into cold water almost daily! after a few hours on the water i am very mellow and in a better mood, not to sure about the sore muscle part, ha!