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SUP General / Re: Andy Irons reportedly dead
« on: November 02, 2010, 06:08:04 PM »
My condolences to his family and friends. I can't believe he is leaving behind a pregnant wife.

Yes, dengue can be fatal if you get it a second time. I've had it and wouldn't wish it on anyone.

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Share the Stoke / 5 on a Uli
« on: July 14, 2010, 11:51:31 AM »
Over the weekend, my family went to a 3 year old beach birthday party and took out the Uli.  It was perfect for everyone to try out and the best part was taking out the birthday boy and my daughter.  


Floated pretty well with four of us on it


We had all five of us on it with the older girl and boy standing up while I had the kiddos in the middle.  A little tippy but a ton of fun.

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SUP General / Re: sup family picz or vidz.
« on: February 18, 2010, 09:32:06 PM »
My wife and daughter (2 years old) at Bass Lake last summer.



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SUP General / Re: Ventura/ Santa Barbara
« on: November 17, 2009, 11:56:12 AM »
Steamroller,

Does the toll booth get crowded or have hassles when there is a good swell?  I live in Thousand Oaks and C street isn't too far away.  I've seen the waves there and it looks great but didn't want to deal with getting hassled.  I'm always the one away from people but there are still attitudes in the water...

I want to check it out after I come back from vacation.

Mike

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Gear Talk / Re: ULI boards - any regrets?
« on: October 16, 2009, 01:49:05 PM »
Has anyone tried the new C4 iSub 9'3" versus the ULI Lopez? 

I have a 10' ULI Steamroller and a 9'6" custom Nui Moana.  Even though the Nui Moana rides great and is a blast, I find that I take the ULI out more since the car is packed with all the stuff for my wife and daughter.  Also figure I'll be taking this on trips so I want to get better on the ULI which got me thinking of the ULI Lopez and now the C4.  Of course, my wife doesn't know that yet. ;)



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Got married over the weekend, this was one of the presents. The new bro-in-law does good...

Allan, congrats on getting married!

Mike

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Technique / Re: Shoulder Pain
« on: May 20, 2008, 08:18:20 AM »
I'd bet you could get the same benefit from a simple homemade version of this. $300 for a piece of fiberglass with weighted ends seems a bit much. Cut a strip of 1/4" ply 2" wide x 4' long, wrap the center with tape for a handle and the ends with some weight and more tape....voila...homemade for about $10. Vary the length and or weight to suit. You could probably make a 1/2 dozen of varying lengths and weights for $30.

There is definitely a much cheaper DIY way for this as you said.  I've heard of people using an old ski that they hacksawed down to length.  I think the $300 listed was assuming 2 of the pro model.  For the classic, it is $100.  Still more than the plywood method but I think the difference is in the flex.  When I get mine going at full rate, the ends move over 12-inches each way.  With plywood, I'd be a bit leary in going that much BUT if this is only used for rehab, your shoulder wouldn't be able to generate that much full force anyway.

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Technique / Re: Shoulder Pain
« on: May 20, 2008, 07:24:14 AM »
Thanks for the advice Mike,
I am 195 lbs. Do you still recommend the classic?
Regards,
Scott

Scott,

If you're going to be using it for rehab and sporatically afterwards, then yes I think the classic would work for you.  If you are going to keep using this regularly after your shoulder is back to full strength, then I would get the pro.  For me, after my shoulder was back to normal I didn't do it anymore even though I know all the benefits since I'm not real good at maintaining an exercise routine.  All my sports are based on playing.

Mike

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Technique / Re: Shoulder Pain
« on: May 20, 2008, 06:38:35 AM »
Thanks Mike,
Which bodyblade do you have and whats your weight? At $300 plus for the pro model and the number of ab dudes on the web sites it seems a bit sus?
Thanks again,
Scott

Scott,

I have the bodyblade pro and I weigh 150 pounds.  Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't get the pro again since I use it when I'm rehabing my shoulder or when it feels tweaked.  In other words, when my shoulder are weak as hell, I really don't need much resistance at all (which sounds like you're in that situation).  Now I would go for the classic and save yourself $50.  If you are like me and only use it when your shoulders are weak, the classic would work great.  You also don't need to get 2 of them, I only have one and switch hands.  I think the infomercials use 2 since they are designed for a workout and not rehab.

I don't think how much you weigh makes a difference on which model to get since it all depends on how weak your shoulders are.  Mine were so jacked up when I bought it that I was barely about to vibrate it.

As for the guys with the abs, I don't have that but I don't use the bodyblade as a workout device, just as a great rehab tool.  I do have to say that after my bodyblade sessions, it is a good core workout.

The other thing that helped was yoga and specifically the "downward dog" position.  It took at least a month or so to break all the scar tissue and gain back my full range of motion.

Now that you have me talking about this, I'm going to break out the bodyblade again and make sure to do some preventative exercises.

Good luck.

Mike

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Technique / Re: Shoulder Pain
« on: May 19, 2008, 04:45:22 PM »
Hey DJ,
Thanks but I cant see any picture. What is it?

Your computer must be blocking youtube or something..when you get a chance watch that vid on another computer.

Or Google Bodyblade... http://www.bodyblade.com/

DJ



I agree with DJ, the bodyblade did wonders for my shoulders.  I blew out my rotator cuff muscles a couple of years ago while rock climbing.  I started out barely being able to handle the bodyblade and not being able to lift my arms higher than my chest to climbing again about 2 months later. 

Yoga helped get my full range of motion back too.

Mike

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SUP General / Re: Zone Bags - Zone Swag
« on: April 23, 2008, 10:23:00 AM »
I requested that some 9'6 bags be made at about 28.5 and will definitely grab some when they are available if the interest is there, but the board bags come from China, and it will likely be 2-3 months.  The paddle bags are made in California.

Any word on the 9'6" bags?  I'd love to get one if they are available.  These boards are so big I seem to hit everything when I take them out.

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Gear Talk / Re: surf board carrier
« on: April 08, 2008, 08:08:36 AM »
In the photo, you can see the label "The Big Hook" on it.  http://www.hawaiianswell.com/websitegalleries/South%20Shore/Ala%20Moana%203-31-08/source/img_0369.htm

I googled it and nothing came up. 

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SUP General / Re: Ivan, South Africa
« on: April 04, 2008, 10:32:18 AM »
wow, so smooth and he makes it look effortless. 

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SUP General / Re: SUP Banned from OC?
« on: March 25, 2008, 10:41:02 AM »
I haven't heard about this and I SUP almost exclusively in OC.  I normally go out at Huntington State Beach around Magnolia and have had no problems... so far.  Then again, I usually go out on weekday morning and am constantly moving away from any crowd.  During the weekends, I'll paddle out but find a peak on my own.  I'm sure this will change once summer comes around.

Does anyone know if there is anything like this in LA or Ventura county?  I'll be moving up there in a couple of months.

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SUP General / Re: Requesting ULI advice from Steamroller
« on: February 20, 2008, 11:13:55 AM »
ECSUP, congrats on the new board.  :) Give us a review when you get more time on it.

I thought I read somewhere (but can't find it now) that the board is in the 30 pound range.  How much does the 10' weigh?  There is a chance I might start traveling with my job so I'm thinking this will be the way to go.

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