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SouthEast / Re: Crystal River area advise
« on: April 11, 2018, 03:26:58 PM »
Thanks, I'll look into that.
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SouthEast / Re: Crystal River area advise« on: April 11, 2018, 03:26:58 PM »
Thanks, I'll look into that.
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SouthEast / Re: Crystal River area advise« on: April 11, 2018, 03:12:11 PM »
Wow I thought a bunch of people would have been there....
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SouthEast / Crystal River area advise« on: April 10, 2018, 10:58:43 AM »
My wife and I are going to plan a trip to the crystal River area next month. We were thinking about staying at the Plantation Inn because it's right on the water. Has anyone had good/bad experience there or recommend somewhere better? Thanks
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Gear Talk / Re: Which KeNalu: Wiki vs Ho'ola vs Konihi?« on: February 03, 2017, 09:10:25 AM »Very little, once you start improving technique. Dave Kalama is as strong as a bull, and Quickblade made a special paddle for him, the Kalama Big Mamma. But since he changed his technique he's using a tiny blade.Interesting..... Really is all about technique.... Dave 6
Gear Talk / Re: Which KeNalu: Wiki vs Ho'ola vs Konihi?« on: February 03, 2017, 08:52:26 AM »Ok so since you brought that up how much does height, weight, and strength play into paddle choice?I thought blade size was all about cadence, but it isn't. It's catch.And I find that bringing the paddle back for recovery is so much easier with the Mana 82 than the Mana 90. I had not noticed until I made a conscious effort to slow down the pull in the water and fasten the recovery to the next stroke. (Disclaimer I am a puny 165 lbs so somewhat size and weight of the paddle seems to make more difference than before). Dave 7
Gear Talk / Re: Which KeNalu: Wiki vs Ho'ola vs Konihi?« on: February 03, 2017, 07:51:41 AM »You have to set the catch to really use that size. Since your wife has one it's easy to try this. Reach way out, concentrate on pushing down with your upper hand and don't start pulling until the blade is completely buried. Continue pushing down with your upper hand as you pull. When I do that the 82 feels like it's stuck in mud and the 95 is stuck in concrete--too much.But coming from my current huge paddle don't you think the 95 might be right in the middle? That's exactly how I try to paddle when we're moving along good, obviously not when we're just cruising the mangroves..... You have to set the catch to really use that size. Since your wife has one it's easy to try this. Reach way out, concentrate on pushing down with your upper hand and don't start pulling until the blade is completely buried. Continue pushing down with your upper hand as you pull. When I do that the 82 feels like it's stuck in mud and the 95 is stuck in concrete--too much. Dave 8
Gear Talk / Re: Which KeNalu: Wiki vs Ho'ola vs Konihi?« on: February 03, 2017, 06:59:44 AM »Hard to say precisely, it depends a lot on your stroke and whether or not you care to improve it. If you aren't surfing I'd get a Konihi blade, probably the 95. If you want to improve your stroke and you're doing the "push down before you pull" Johnny Puakea/Dave Kalama method, get the 82. I know it sounds too small. It's not. It's all I use these days for racing or cruising, and I'm 6'2", 235. The 95 is the one I've been mostly looking at. My wife has a 85 and it just feels to small when I've tried it out. Hard to say precisely, it depends a lot on your stroke and whether or not you care to improve it. If you aren't surfing I'd get a Konihi blade, probably the 95. If you want to improve your stroke and you're doing the "push down before you pull" Johnny Puakea/Dave Kalama method, get the 82. I know it sounds too small. It's not. It's all I use these days for racing or cruising, and I'm 6'2", 235. Dave 9
Gear Talk / Re: Which KeNalu: Wiki vs Ho'ola vs Konihi?« on: February 03, 2017, 03:54:45 AM »
Hey guys quick question about the Ke Nalu paddles. It seems like alot of you guys race or surf. I'm more into long distance exploring/fishing on all day excursions. We pack coolers and have snorkel/fishing gear on our boards. I'm 6'3" 245#s. I've had the same paddle for a few years now it's a Riviera carbon fiber "nothing special". Can't remember the size but I think it was like 115-120 square inches... Which is huge compared to what you guys are using. I've really wanted to buy one of the Ke Nalu xtuf paddles but I'm just clueless as to what size I should get. Any suggestions? Thanks much.
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Flatwater and Touring / Re: Let's see pics of your favorite flatwater places« on: December 18, 2016, 02:49:03 PM »
This is a time lapse from a 11 mile trip my wife and I took down in the keys in September. Enjoy...
https://youtu.be/fQqZeRRiu9E Dave 11
Gear Talk / Re: Newbie nesds advice« on: December 11, 2016, 04:25:02 PM »Thanks for the update and quick response.... any eps/foam board is going to be rather delicate compared to a gel-coat boat and the sup's are mostly some sort of spray paint that scratches easily, and the rails take a beating if not careful from the paddle edges.We paddled along dozens and dozens of mangrove islands in the keys and south of Marco Island. We went right over bonefish, snapper, Cuda, sharks manatees, etc... with hardly ever spooking anything. The bow of the Ahab and HD12 when loaded with gear slice through the the water insanely quietly. There's nothing for waves to smack against. Dave 12
SUP General / Re: HOT Chicks on Stand Up Paddle Boards!« on: December 11, 2016, 11:32:28 AM »Dave 13
Gear Talk / Re: Newbie nesds advice« on: December 11, 2016, 11:26:39 AM »Dky...I have the Ahab and my wife has the HD 12. Both are extremely stable and dam near silent in the water. We have done several 10+ mile days loaded with gear and Yeti coolers. We also do a good bit of diving and snorkeling off them which they are great for as well. Other than the finish being a little fragile I couldn't be happier. I have a fiberglass guy who is going to do some beefing up on the Ahabs vulnerable areas as well as adding some shallow water fins "4 of them". 14
SUP General / Re: Hauling your board in short bed pickup« on: August 13, 2016, 05:57:44 PM »The base that is secured to the truck bed is 2" (schedule 40) PVC. The big holes seen in the pic were used to mount the countersunk screws on the inside of the PVC to the very back of the bed. I used three #14 countersunk sheet metal screws on each PVC. The rack is made out of 1 1/2" PVC (schedule 40). I greatly appreciate the kind words. Hope this helps explain better. The front rack is the 1 1/2" (schedule 40) PVC mounted to the tool box with the threaded eyes seen in the pic.Great thanks for doing that so fast. I really like that! Dave 15
SUP General / Re: Hauling your board in short bed pickup« on: August 13, 2016, 04:42:02 PM »I am new to this forum, thank you to all for all the great ideas.Could you post a pic from inside the bed facing towards the rear so we can see how it mounts to your truck please. Looks really nice! Dave |