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SUP General / Lets get another board classification going - this time for the fun of it!

« on: March 22, 2014, 07:40:28 AM »

I've been following this SUPAA thing from the sidelines, just a bit curious on the why's and general opinions being put forth to the classification being enacted.

A big part of the reason that I got into sup was for the pure enjoyment aspect of being out on the water, paddling, trying to catch some waves. I get that there will always be a group that must turn every activity into a competition.....and there will be those that will want to regulate the activity.....happened with skateboarding and snowboarding as I was growing up.
I'm not knocking the competitive aspect for the serious athlete that needs to gauge themselves against others, it's just not for me.
I still remember the days when we would all race downhill on our snowboards, mass start to see who could get to the bottom of the run first, this was in the mid 80's. just a bunch of kids having fun....digressing here - sorry.

I propose for the fun of it to get a new race class going for SUS boards. Keep the boards somewhat short 8' ish or less. It would require a shorter course, providing a better spectator experience, and for those taking part it would create an environment to work/improve on their paddling skills on what we all know is not an ideal paddling platform. Sandbaggers who decide to show up on an 11' board may get called out? Pretty sure this will take care of itself. I'm looking to put back the FUN into what is unfortunately becoming another regulated activity.

Thoughts?

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SUP General / anyone have experience with bringing an unlimited board on a plane?

« on: March 16, 2014, 11:32:21 AM »

 will airlines even allow it? I'm thinking the biggest they would allow would be a 12'6".

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Random / Rappers Delight - Brian Williams style

« on: March 01, 2014, 02:15:39 PM »

This was good for a laugh
http://twentytwowords.com/news-anchor-brian-williams-unwittingly-performs-rappers-delight/

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Ontario / MEC clearing out small Kialoa paddles - $120

« on: February 25, 2014, 07:16:19 PM »

Saw these a couple of days ago, seems like a good deal on a nice paddle. Note - small blade.

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Technique / Static practice paddling standing on deck of pool - good or bad idea?

« on: February 02, 2014, 12:33:31 PM »

Im going a little stir crazy not being on the water these days, damn Canadian winters!

I'm gonna take my paddle down to the pool in my building and just paddle a bit standing on the pool deck.
I realize this is not ideal as the blade will be moving through the water into which it is planted rather than my body moving past the paddle entry point.

What I'm trying to determine, is this a good or bad idea....I'm thinking shoulder strain.
Would be good to work on the stroke in the off season.

Cheers

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SUP General / Alessa Quizon surf vid - enjoy

« on: November 01, 2013, 06:35:18 PM »

Alessa Quizon conquistou a vaga para o World Tour 2014, de passagem pelo Brasil, deu uma "pala" de como anda o ritmo da havaiana.

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Gear Talk / 404 monster kids 10'6" board - anyone try one of these out?

« on: September 12, 2013, 08:25:28 PM »

Specs below are taken from the 404 website, anyone try one of these out for an adult? Like the dims n volume just for cruising around. None about to demo, any feedback is apreciated.

Length: 10’6″
Width: 25 1/2″
Volume: 163 L

The next size up is the monster trainer, same length, 30" wide n about 80 more ltrs in volume. I weight about 175 lbs

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Gear Talk / Water coming from Fin box after session?

« on: July 18, 2013, 09:45:28 PM »

Don't see any issues but thought I would ask here just in case. The one fin box on the left side of my board releases some water (a bit) when I get home. I have FCS boxes. Normal or should I have it checked out?

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Technique / Paddling out - short SUP's video

« on: July 10, 2013, 06:34:31 PM »

Found this video on seabreeze showing what we rarely see....riders getting out on a short SUP.

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SUP General / One more Vid from Brazil - why don't we hear more about these guys?

« on: July 08, 2013, 08:17:08 PM »

More talent from Brazil - enjoy the action.

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SUP General / Another shortboarder from brazil ripping!

« on: July 03, 2013, 08:04:27 PM »

Enjoy the video.

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Gear Talk / Storing boards upright?

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:18:30 PM »

We're moving to a new place and the only storage options for my boards is standing upright on end. Any issues with this long term? Have been looking for some sort of wall mounted rack system, have not had any luck so far.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Gear Talk / Good deal on used Jimmy Lewis paddles

« on: March 08, 2013, 08:04:24 PM »

Been doing a lot of reading on easy on the shoulder paddles for the upcoming season. Found several recommendations here for the original Jimmy Lewis Kahana paddles. Just picked one up today for $80.19 + $25.00 shipping from Windance Boardshop in Oregon. There are two more paddles left at this price listed on their site, see link below.

http://www.windance.com/Used-Gear-Used-SUP-Boards/

The 14' Jimmy Lewis Sabre is not a bad deal either.

Cheers

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SUP General / Eric Miyakawa video - enjoy

« on: February 04, 2013, 07:59:03 PM »

Another vid from the Corleone guys from Brazil 

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SUP General / Another Adriano Lima video - dude rips!

« on: January 16, 2013, 07:15:35 PM »

Someone posted one of his vids a few months ago tearing it up in a crowded lineup in brazil. Found another video of him on the web. Does a nice job surfing on a longboard, hitting the lip, etc. second half he switches over to a sup. Pulls off some amazing frontside and backside floaters, some nice slashing, and the usual killer paddle work. Enjoy.