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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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SUP General / Re: Zone Upgrade

« on: March 15, 2014, 06:22:53 AM »

What happened to the classifieds this am.....did I miss something? There's only about 10 adds in there today?

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SUP General / Re: What's with the banner ads- Girls from Ukraine ?

« on: March 15, 2014, 06:13:47 AM »

Ahahaaha! So classic!!!

I needed that to get me going this morning 

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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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SUP General / Re: What if you are caught in the impact zone?

« on: February 18, 2014, 07:00:04 PM »

Check out the stand up "duck dive" Mo Freitas pulls off at the 2:13 mark of this video.



Looks like he lets the board stall and sink just before the wave breaks and then leans into the breaking wave.  Takes a small board and some major skill to pull that off. Very impressive.

That was amazing!

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Random / Re: Ripping off your credit and debit cards ? SO EASY !!!!!!

« on: February 15, 2014, 04:51:06 PM »

Have u guys adopted chip n pin yet?

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Gear Talk / Re: Quickblade V-drive- beautiful new paddles

« on: February 07, 2014, 08:09:08 PM »

Are these similar to the Neil Pryde paddles With the V-dihedral?

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Random / Re: New Paradigm?

« on: February 03, 2014, 07:30:58 PM »

Goldman Sachs putting out analysis citing a 67 percent probability to the chance that the market would fall by 10 percent. If these guys are worried....I'm calling my guy.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101331228

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

« on: February 02, 2014, 07:43:58 PM »

Thanks for digging that up for me.....will be hitting the pool on Tuesday

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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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Random / Re: Skimboarders at the Wedge Newport Beach

« on: January 29, 2014, 07:11:17 PM »

My head hurts watching that vid

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Events / Re: Surf Expo, Orlando Jan '14

« on: January 11, 2014, 09:53:28 AM »

Hey JD - i assume this is a trade only Show?

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Re: Cabarete, Dominican Republic

« on: January 11, 2014, 12:49:19 AM »

Hey Reid - don't go, the place is awful

All kidding aside, a great spot to go supping. If you do hit the waves on either side of kite beach make sure you get someone to show you were the channels are, that reef can bite, got some fire coral there as well ( I speak from experience)
Have also supped encuentro beach, decent enough vibe with the proners. If you go u will notice fewer riders to the right side of the main break away from surf schools, that's a good spot to start.

Great food and nightlife as well, go there yearly, was just there this past November and the waves were pumping! Enjoy