Newbie in the midwest

[midwester]

Hey Guys,

New to the forum and new to SUP. I used to live on the West Coast and moved to the midwest and miss the surf. I think that SUP would be great here on Lake Michigan and I know its a sport that I'm going to love but its been a while... I need help picking up some gear, I'm about 5'11'', about 170 and have no idea where to start. Of course, finding someone out here that has boards or paddles for me to demo is very hard to come by. Any suggestions? Thanks to anybody who can help and I'm very lucky to have found this site!

[Dwight (DW)]

Hey Guys,

New to the forum and new to SUP. I used to live on the West Coast and moved to the midwest and miss the surf. I think that SUP would be great here on Lake Michigan and I know its a sport that I'm going to love but its been a while... I need help picking up some gear, I'm about 5'11'', about 170 and have no idea where to start. Of course, finding someone out here that has boards or paddles for me to demo is very hard to come by. Any suggestions? Thanks to anybody who can help and I'm very lucky to have found this site!

http://www.standupzone.com/productreviews.htm

Your best source...

[Rand]

Hi Midwester,

Welcome to the Zone!

Where are you on Lake Michigan?  It is possible that we have a user near you.  Also, check this recent post by one of our earliest members:

http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=287.msg1734#msg1734

Time for a LMSUC (Lake Michigan Stand Up Club)?

[shapeshifter]

thanks for the reference rand! welcome to nowhere (now here) midwester and the stand up zone. if there's any way i can be of assistance, just let me know. there are a few of us out here and depending on your location i might be able to put you in touch with someone close by. if you are near chicago or are ever in the neighborhood be sure to give me a shout. i'll send you a pm momentarily.

...and you're right. sup is practically perfect for conditions on the great lakes, rivers, and ponds!