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Classifieds / Kings AC 14' x 25"

« on: April 26, 2018, 01:36:50 PM »

Kings AC in excellent condition, has a modded round tail instead of traditional Kings squared tail. Sanded most of the paint off to shave some weight  Added kick pad. Nice all around, durable all carbon board for a great price. $1200 Board is approx 25 lbs.

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Classifieds / Velocitek Makai GPS Speed Unit

« on: February 28, 2018, 11:38:10 AM »

I have a barely used Velocitek Makai GPS speed unit for sale. $220.00 + $10 shipping. You will need to purchase a baseplate separately. Includes USB charging chord.  ...  ($19 on Vela)

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Training, Diet, and Fitness / Fatigue, shoulder tension

« on: February 17, 2017, 04:50:17 PM »

Last couple days of paddling really felt like shoulders were loading up and fatiguing ... experiencing generalized fatigue so bonking at the end of short paddles - 4.2 miles (half into strong current) I've had periods like this before where I experience general fatigue for a couple weeks and it's baffling me why it happens. Note: my chemistry is weird any way - I've had severe depression since I was 20 which is adrenal related so this post could be answering my own question ... BUT... wondering if anyone experiences noticeable low energy periods during their paddling seasons. I started last July and paddle 4-5 days a week 4-6 miles each session. Probably no answers but if anyone has a recovery/maintenance supplement they like... I welcome any suggestions. (aside from electrolytes... I use those already. Thanks!

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Gear Talk / Bic Tracer WC Carbon 14' x 24.5"

« on: February 11, 2017, 09:17:46 PM »

Just a quick review of the Bic Tracer, if you haven't tried this board I highly suggest you take one for a spin if you get the opportunity. I paddle a 404 V3 14 x 25.5 as my river/ moderate chop board... it's what I liked initially and it's a solid board for someone up to 180 lbs. (max) I believe it's around 238 liters. I've paddled the Bic 3 times now and each time I've liked it more than the last. For a 24.5 w it's super stable and surprising in cross chop, better at my size (180 lbs) than the V3 in my opinion - Bic is 279 liters I believe. The board balances extremely well and allows me to push a little more on the front while maintaining stability and the narrower width really helps my technique. Off the wind in smaller chop I loved this board, it didn't backwash and the nose never stayed under when burying into wave in front. My only complaint on the Bic is it's a bit heavier than I would like and the graphics could use some work IMHO. Neither of those things will keep me from getting one however lol. Cheers

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Gear Talk / 2017 NSP Ninja 14 x 25 review

« on: December 27, 2016, 05:36:14 PM »

Had a chance to paddle the new 14' x 25" (24.5" measured) Ninja yesterday, flat water with a wisp of wind and noticeable current on the Willamette River. First the design: unlike previous NSP boards designed for flatter conditions the Ninja has a displacement nose shape, with the tip "upside down" from previous years models. This year NSP has put little exit funnels on the bottom/side instead of just drainage holes, I assume for better laminar flow. The Ninja is a canoe style with a deep well and beefy sides. Bottom shape is slightly flatter than previous years with a narrow V to round bottom bow flowing back to a flatter midsection and moderately narrow tail. 
Paddling: Stability wise the Ninja feels initially tippy like previous NSP canoe style SUP's (2017 is narrower toward front bottom hull) but it steadies quicker due to flatter mid bottom shape... it took me just a few minutes to adjust and feel comfortable enough to pressure the rail. Older NSP would roll further with excellent final stability, this board feels just as solid with less roll. With the river current the board is certainly fast, I would say without question faster than previous NSP's, but where this board really shined was going into the current... it was faster than any board I've paddled to date. Foot position really changed how the board felt, just a few inches back and it was noticeable tippier (a lot due to me not being used to it) I felt Ninja felt best with ball of foot centered on handle, in that position water would travel about 2/3 up the nose and I felt like I could really dig in with my paddle stroke. I noticed one other thing, my feet stayed a little warmer due to being well below the deck. Going through eddy's and bow waves the Ninja was very smooth, no tendency to "trip" or get pulled over like a board with square rails might. I hope any of that makes sense.  Cheers  Picture shows 2016 and 2017 nose shape.

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Gear Talk / Footwear for Cold Weather

« on: December 07, 2016, 11:21:52 PM »

What do you guys like for cold weather booties. I wouldn't mind something like a high top soft soled shoe that I could wear wool socks with but no such animal seems to exist. Are all you cold weather paddlers wearing 5-7 mm wetsuit booties or is there something better out there. I hate those clammy ass things.

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Gear Talk / New Kings all Carbon on Order

« on: November 25, 2016, 07:14:00 PM »

Just some pics of my new Custom Kings, it's part of another order so I probably won't see it till February 14' x 25" x 6 3/4" Top will be split Blue and Yellow.

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Downwind and Racing / Board length

« on: October 14, 2016, 11:47:47 AM »

Wondering if any of you knuckleheads  ride a 12'6" for Downwind runs. I understand the board speed issue with shorter length, I'm wondering wether fuller volume shorter length might be more surfy (is that a word) in shorter spaced swell like the Gorge. Thanks!

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Training, Diet, and Fitness / What do you like for energy on long paddles.

« on: October 10, 2016, 06:22:15 PM »

Wondered what people like for caloric replacement/energy on longer distance paddles. I'm not familiar with a lot of the new paste's, cubes, or powders etc. Thanks 

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Gear Talk / 2016 NSP Ocean Race Elite 14' x 26"

« on: September 29, 2016, 06:36:37 PM »

Wondered if anyone has paddled this board, possible in the Gorge, how is it downwind? Thanks

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Classifieds / 404 V3 Soap Race 14' x 25.5" almost new $1800.00

« on: September 10, 2016, 07:53:19 PM »

404 V3 14' x 25.5" in great condition... only 5 weeks old. I'm getting the 24" wide version so I need to sell this one. Great all around, excellent training board for distance and solid off the wind in small to medium swell.

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Gear Talk / NSP Surf Race 14' 28" wide

« on: September 08, 2016, 12:23:59 PM »

Looking for any feedback on this board... down winding? racing etc. I have a 404 14' 25.5 that I love for river paddling... great upwind and downwind in up to moderate chop.... It's too narrow for me to feel in large Gorge conditions so I'm looking for a second board for winter paddling with more width and volume. Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks

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Classifieds / Paddle: Ke Nalu Ko'holoa 95 75"

« on: September 04, 2016, 11:01:09 AM »

Ke Nalu Ko'Holoa 95 all Carbon in almost new condition. 75" length $240 + ship