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SUP General / Go Pro Tips for Newbs

« on: December 30, 2008, 06:22:59 PM »

Hey you all... I'm getting really excited for my Go Pro to arrive any day now.  Since there have been a bunch of folks already mounting these cams, anyone have suggestions or lessons learned on where to mount and best techniques?  Is the mount removable or do you need to glue it on?  Also, I have a bunch of Blane's cut out technique mini-squares on my nose for those hang-ten moments I try.... is that going to be a problem for mounting?  Can I mount the camera a bit to the side closer to the rail rather than in the middle?

Anyways.... lots of questions but maybe we can put together a best practices for the Go Pro on this thread on how to mount and use the camera?  I am sure there are a bunch of cool tricks out there.

thanks!

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Events / Landshark Surf Contest with SUP category

« on: October 08, 2007, 07:18:19 PM »

2007 John Lim Memorial Invitational Surf Contest
(for Lawyers and Law Students)
Saturday, October 13, 2007, @ 8:00 a.m., Ala Moana Bowls
Sponsors: LEXIS/NEXIS, XCEL Wetsuits, Na Loio He‘e Nalu

Fun little Surf contest this coming weekend at Bowls.  There is a SUP division.  Yes.. it is for lawyers, spouses of lawyers or gf/bf of lawyers.. which pretty much means anyone right?  I'll post the entry form at http://standuppaddlesurf.com

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Gear Talk / Injuries from SUP?

« on: September 28, 2007, 10:40:55 AM »

Since SUP is relatively new there has not been much documented on injuries either from prolonged activity or even certain events.  I for one have definitely started to get rotator cuff problems probably from my paddle technique and just wrenching my shoulder catching waves.  I was using a 9'5" blade for the longest time and have just started borrowing my buddy's 8'5" blade.  I think the smaller surface area of the 8.5" is really going to help reduce the stress on my shoulder while still allowing me to get quick short strokes for bursts when catching and riding waves.

I would be interested if other folks are getting any aches and pains from SUP and any suggestions on what you did to reduce injuries.

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Gear Talk / Waterproof Ipod?

« on: September 23, 2007, 07:08:47 PM »

Hey you all.. anyone listen to music while paddling?  I have seen the H20 Audio waterproof casing and headphones, but don't know anyone who has tried it.  Not sure what I think of music while paddling, but sometimes those long solo flat water paddles can get long.