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Events / Crocodile Classic - Nuevo Vallarta

« on: November 19, 2012, 12:57:07 PM »

Pacific Paddle Surf is hosting a SUP event on December 9 in the croc-infested canals of Nuevo Vallarta... well, maybe 'infested' is a bit dramatic.  We usually only see one or two when we tour the canals by boat.

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Gear Talk / Starboard Sprint

« on: October 29, 2012, 09:10:05 AM »

I love my Starboard SurfRaces (one in Canada, the other in Mexico), but the new Starboard Sprint is ticking a lot of boxes for me, as I mostly paddle in flat water.  The SurfRace is 26" wide and I'd love to get on something skinnier with a more slippery bow.  There isn't much information about this board, yet.  Anyone else interested? Anybody seen one or tried one?  New information?

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Technique / Paddle bored?

« on: June 23, 2012, 01:18:32 PM »

It's a glassy day (and nobody can see you) and you are bored.

Turn around and face backwards on the board.

Now use everything you know about forward-facing paddling to move the board forward efficiently.

It uses different muscles in core, shoulders, and arms... Very strange.

It is also very hard to 'design' a stroke that is efficient or effective... but a totally amusing exercise.

The world speed record for backwards-facing paddling is totally within reach.   

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Events / Bucerias Classic

« on: April 24, 2012, 09:11:00 AM »

This weekend, 20k north of Puerto Vallarta... 4th annual Bucerias Classic. 

SUP in the mornings, kites and sails in the afternoons.  Distance is 8K from Bucerias to La Cruz marina and back.

If anybody is going to be there, let me know... I am staying next to venue.

Event is sponsored by beer and tequila : )

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Gear Talk / Extra paddle handle

« on: April 13, 2012, 09:18:24 AM »

Is anybody using a second paddle handle to get a 'low gear' for upwind or sprints?

This looks a lot nicer than gripping the paddle shaft with top hand... I would put 2nd handle about 10-12 inches from the top.  Extra cool if second handle position can be quickly adjusted or removed completely.

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Events / Punta Mita SUP Event

« on: March 22, 2012, 09:43:08 AM »