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SUP General / Re: Finally joined the SUP Club

« on: October 06, 2015, 11:49:57 PM »

ford, it is totally addicting!  I'm taking my wife to get her first board this weekend! I'd say that most all of us have taken our lumps learning, but there is a lot of info here to help you out.  You're gonna have so much fun, just gear up and get out there!

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Downwind and Racing / Re: Downwinders: the most common mistakes made by first timers

« on: August 15, 2015, 11:53:22 PM »

Great post and videos Robert!  I have done a downwinder yet, but that definitely will help!

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SUP Gear Reviews / Newly Acquired / On Order / Re: New Blue Planet downwind board

« on: August 15, 2015, 10:41:39 PM »

Thanks Off-Shore.  I used a combination of water based acrylic paint pants by Posca, Montana, and Molotov.  I ended up taking a few of them apart and used a paint bush for the background.  They are easy to used & clean it pretty easy too. You just have to let each layer dry really well, or it lifts the layer underneath.  I used a rattle can gloss clear with uv protectant in it. It did take a while to do, only because of the drying time.  I did three coats of clear, let it dry for four days wet sanded 1000, and 1500 grit. I cleaned it with isopropyl, sprayed three coats, let it dry for another four days and wet sanded 1500 and 2000 grits.  I bought a $12 car buffer at walmart and used scratch remover, polishing compound and the waxed it up. I took it out this morning and it turned out so good, I'm stoked!

I think polka dots would look amazing, go for it!

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SUP Gear Reviews / Newly Acquired / On Order / Re: New Blue Planet downwind board

« on: August 13, 2015, 12:57:00 AM »

Thanks Pono, TallDude and Robert!  She has some flaws, but I'm really stoked on the final result.  The blue tentacle is metallic, and looks amazing in the sun!  I'm good with getting her in the water, it what is he was made for!  I'd love to hang it some where, but I like the quick access racks out in da garage It was lots of fun to do...Laurie did a lot of the work, she's the best! I don't know if I'd do it again...it took forever...and I can hardly wait until this weekend to get back in the water.  I'll be down at the BluePlanet demo to give you a look Robert. See ya out there!

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SUP Gear Reviews / Newly Acquired / On Order / Re: New Blue Planet downwind board

« on: August 12, 2015, 12:57:46 AM »

We finally got the artwork done and I just buffed out the clear coat!!  I can't wait to get it out this weekend...I've been surfing for the last three weeks while working on the downwind board...waiting for everything to dry has been the worst!

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SUP Gear Reviews / Newly Acquired / On Order / Re: New Blue Planet downwind board

« on: July 14, 2015, 10:43:27 PM »

Like the looks!  How does board go in flatter waters (SoCal) and who's the shaper?

The board is very stable and fast in flat water! It is fast period, I can't wait to get a downwinder in.  I've super busy at work, but can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  A few digs, and the thing takes off, keeping it up to speed is easy.  I imagine that it will glide and surf for days in open water after learning where the weight needs to be.  I'm 6 ft, 205 lbs and it handle me just fine.  Mine is 14'x30" so the 28" would be great too, I just wanted more stability.  Robert Stehlik at Blue Planet Surf designed the board, call him at the shop or look him up on the Zone, I'm sure he'll give you at the details you could ask for.

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SUP Gear Reviews / Newly Acquired / On Order / Re: New Blue Planet downwind board

« on: July 13, 2015, 12:44:19 AM »

The board is great!  I am dialing in where I need to stand to pivot turn, about 3 - 4 ft from the tail with the Futures Cali downwind fin.  It's a bit of a challenge, but turns really good so far.  Most of my paddling has been in the bay up in Haleiwa, so no downewnd runs yet.  It seems really fast to me, glides forever and is quick to get up to speed.  I bought a KeNalu Konihi 95 paddle as well, and it's so different!  I found that as many already know, you gotta increase the cadence, and use smooth consistent strokes...no real feedback from the paddle, but boy do you move!  You can't try to power the blade, it just doesn't like it at all.  You can dig the few couple, but after that, higher rpm, consistent strokes are the business of the day.   Here's a pic of the art work in progress, more to follow!!

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SUP Gear Reviews / Newly Acquired / On Order / Re: New Blue Planet downwind board

« on: July 04, 2015, 01:40:33 AM »

Found a photo of one similar, mine doesn't have all the logos/sticker up front...yet!

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SUP Gear Reviews / Newly Acquired / On Order / Re: New Blue Planet downwind board

« on: July 04, 2015, 01:35:38 AM »

Sorry everyone, will be picking up the board on the 4th hopefully.  I'll get some pics out and put some more thoughts down after the ride.  Mine is slightly different from the photo, it's all white with a two-tone grey deck pad...the wife and I are going to do some cool art work on the nose with acrylic paint pens and clear over that section.  The board should look awesome, flat sanded finish white over carbon fiber with gloss over color on the nose.  I'll do a separate thread for the art.

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SUP Gear Reviews / Newly Acquired / On Order / Re: New Blue Planet downwind board

« on: June 29, 2015, 11:18:13 PM »

Cool Robert! Thanks for the photos!  That's me in the white shirt in the second to last photo, lol! The guy in blue was telling me how stoked he was about the board he just got done paddling, he was super excited. 

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SUP Gear Reviews / Newly Acquired / On Order / Re: New Blue Planet downwind board

« on: June 28, 2015, 08:48:18 PM »

No regrets here, it was so much fun! I had such a steep learn curve when I first started, but that board was not really fun for me.  I have so much to learn about downwinders...I didn't want to go through that again.  I'm all about paddling, learning and having fun!! 

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SUP Gear Reviews / Newly Acquired / On Order / New Blue Planet downwind board

« on: June 28, 2015, 07:34:27 PM »

I had a great morning at the Blue Planet Demo at Ala Moana Beach this morning. I had the opportunity to ride a ton of boards, if your looking for a board go to a demo day!  I was able to paddle boards from Blue Planet and Starboard like the BP Zen Master, Multitasker, and Easy models. I also tried the Starboard Freeride, WidePoint and Whopper.  I even tried boards as small as the BP Funstick 9'4x33 and the Starboard Hero 9'x33, which I didn't think I would be able to do.  They were mostly underwater with 210 lbs squishing 'em down, but I could still reasonably get them moving. Even though they were close in size, they ride differently due to nose shape and volume.  I really enjoyed the Mulitasker 10'6x34 and the Wide Point 10'5x32 the most out of the general/surf boards...lots of board to grow with and use in the surf, they were both really stable, would turn very nice and both had great glide.

I was really there to demo a few downwind boards.  I rode the SIC 14' Bullet and 14x28 Blue Planet Bump Rider, but the board for me was the 14'x30 Bump Rider in carbon construction.  We were in calm water with very little to no wind and the SIC was tippy to me.  I got used to it, but would probably be very hard for me in the ocean. The 14x28 Bump Rider was better, but the 14x30 was confidence building! I rode this board four different times to keep checking how it felt before and after the other downwinders.  I could walk around a bit and still have reasonably good stability, step way back on the tail for turns (I fell a few times doing this) and standing in the middle, I could dip the rails for stability and directional control. MAGIC!! I enjoyed it so much, I went to the shop after lunch and bought one up along with a new KeNalu Konihi 95!!  I AM STOKED!!  I can't wait to do some coastal cruising, downwind training and get some fast runs in!  I bet this thing will be really fun in the small waves too.  I don't have any pics yet, matter of fact, I left the board at the shop until my racks for the new turbowagen get in...Ill put up lots of pics soon.

If you get a chance to stop in at Blue Planet, do yourself a favor and go visit. Rob & the crew are awesome, they totally hooked me up with board, board bag, paddle, leash, a Future Cali fin and a bunch of stickers.  Laurie was with me and the crew made her feel welcome too!  She was interested in the different fins...she's only paddle once, but will be back to get her board when she's ready!! She was totally impressed! 

Aloha!

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Downwind and Racing / Re: More DW fun.. Until...

« on: June 25, 2015, 11:41:34 PM »

Great video DJ! Which model javelin is that? I'm going to demo a few boards this weekend...I know there are going to be a few Javs available.

Thanks.. It's the 2015 14'x28" GX Javelin.. Awesome board.. 

Thanks! I'm really interested...your videos have me pumped for downwinding. We have some good runs here on Oahu and the 14'x28" GX Javelin looks like a fast and stable board for my 95 kg's.

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Downwind and Racing / Re: More DW fun.. Until...

« on: June 25, 2015, 01:53:05 AM »

Great video DJ! Which model javelin is that? I'm going to demo a few boards this weekend...I know there are going to be a few Javs available.

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Hawaii / Re: Hawaii's Best SUP Shop!

« on: June 23, 2015, 01:17:11 AM »

Congrats!  I was in this morning, getting some rack pads and straps, checking out  new boards for both me and my wife...your shop is great, and the staff was awesome!  Tony was helping me out and was super helpful, your recognition is well deserved!!