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Wind Powered / Mistral trademarks the word WindSUP

« on: June 18, 2018, 04:10:32 PM »

Mistral has trademarked the word WindSUP - and has sent out cease and desist letters to all manufacturers about it.

Looks like it will now be known as SUP Windsurfing (but isn't "Windsurfing" also trademarked?) - - so what is it now?
SUP Sailboarding?
Sailing a SUP?

Strange move on Mistral's part.

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SUP Safety / How to get back on a board.

« on: August 08, 2016, 03:18:28 PM »

Please post up your comments, suggestions on the easiest and most efficient way to get back on your SUP - in varying conditions.

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SUP Safety / Leash Education

« on: August 05, 2016, 11:14:32 AM »

Here is a video we made showing the effectiveness of leash use on flat water.
Hope it helps.

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Random / Fort McMurray Fires

« on: May 11, 2016, 11:33:39 AM »

Just in case you missed it.
This is what has been going on in my area for the past week.
The entire city of 88,000+ people evacuated.
No lives lost to the fire.

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Random / Happo Banks - Japan

« on: February 06, 2016, 08:44:31 AM »

For those that snowboard - and like to carve - I think it's time for a trip to Japan.

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Canadian Prairies / Indoor Demo - Edmonton, AB

« on: February 06, 2016, 08:43:00 AM »

Want to try out SUP - but live in northern Canada?
Indoor SUP Demo & Lesson.
Tuesday, Feb. 23. 7:00 PM
$20. per person (all money donated to a local charity)

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SUP General / Leash Use.

« on: August 25, 2015, 11:00:38 AM »

Have just sent this to as many people in the SUP Industry that I have contacts for.
If you are related to the sup industry and would like to be involved - please message me here.
Thanks
Warren

To Whom it May Concern,

In light of the recent tragic event in the Gorge this past weekend, we are penning this Open Letter to the Stand Up Paddle Industry.
We believe that we, as a collective industry, must take a vehement stand in the education and encouragement of the use of leashes on all types of SUP’s, on all types of water, and in all conditions.

With the exponential growth of SUP, there are a great deal of boards being sold with very little safety education accompanying the sale.
Like seat belts in cars, leashes save lives on SUP’s. If it is far enough to paddle - it is far enough to wear a leash.

A few ideas as to how to implement this are:
- A sticker on the tail of the board near the leash plug that states “Leashes Save Lives”
- Only showing images (both still and video) of paddlers that are using leashes. This is especially important in Manufacturers brochures and Industry publications (magazines).
- A Public Service Announcement video - featuring the top Pro’s in the industry advocating the use of leashes.
- Instructing Team Riders that they should be setting the example by always wearing a leash.

We need to educate our customers on how to safely use our products. Unfortunately, as is often the case, it takes a tragedy to create the momentum for positive change.

Please feel free to reply to this email with any comments and or questions, and please share with any industry related SUP businesses.

Thank you,

Warren Currie
Easy Rider

Dave Kalama
Imagine / Quickblade

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Events / 8th Annual Easy Rider SUP Cup, Edmonton, Canada

« on: August 05, 2015, 02:29:09 PM »

Starboard presents the
8th Annual Easy Rider SUP Cup
August 15 & 16, 2015

Saturday, August 15 will be a Stand Up Paddleboard Race & Tour on the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton.
Race will be approximately 16 km.
Touring class will be approximately 8 km.

Saturday evening will be the SUP Social
Location is at the Provincial Pub next to Easy Rider in Whitemud Crossing. All Ages welcome until 9:30 PM

Sunday, August 16
Canadian SUP Polo Championships AND Alberta’s First Ever SUP Fishing Derby
Both events at Hermitage Park Lake

Each event is $25.
Tons of draw prizes.
All ability levels.

Must have your own Board / Paddle / Leash / Whistle for the Race / Tour and Fishing Derby
Boards and paddles will be provided for the SUP Polo.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE IS AUGUST 7, 2015

Further info at:
http://www.theeasyrider.com/palladium/#sthash.DRUxQetm.dpuf

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Random / Pump track . . .

« on: July 11, 2015, 08:58:49 AM »

. . . .for skateboards.

Wow - this is cool.

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Random / Motorcycles

« on: June 27, 2015, 04:09:09 PM »

I had thought there was an old thread about who among us ride - but can't find it - so here's a new one.

What bikes do you currently ride / own?

I'll start
2012 Yamaha Super Tenere (adventure touring)
2015 KTM 350 EXC-F (street legal dirt bike)
1971 Honda CT70 (first bike I ever rode - purchased one a couple years back with only 291 miles on it - just cause).

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Canadian Prairies / SUP Polo

« on: June 27, 2015, 03:58:39 PM »

The Easy Rider will be hosting the first ever Starboard SUP Polo event in North America this coming Tuesday evening. June 30.
It will be at Hermitage Park Lake in Edmonton, AB at 7:00 PM
The event is free.
Full details are on our web site.

http://www.theeasyrider.com/palladium/?p=3008

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Canadian Prairies / Indoor Lesson and Board Demo - March 10 - Edmonton

« on: March 02, 2015, 01:06:16 PM »

The Easy Rider is holding its next Indoor Lesson and board Demo on Tuesday, March 10.
Come paddle in the warm indoors.

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Canadian Prairies / Indoor Lesson and Board Demo - Feb. 24 - Edmonton

« on: February 10, 2015, 11:23:10 AM »

The Easy Rider is holding it's next indoor lesson and demo.

Location : West Edmonton Mall wave pool (flat water)
Date & Time : Tuesday, February 24 - 7:00 PM
Cost : $10.
Call the store to register and for more information.
780-413-4554

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