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Technique / Re: SUP Training with Skupboard

« on: November 12, 2010, 12:24:55 PM »

LOL!

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SUP General / Re: Any LA paddlers doing flatwater?

« on: October 16, 2010, 02:42:33 PM »

R,
I'm always up for a paddle. Last weekend a few of us went from Playa to just past Dockwieler. and then two of the guys continued all the way to Manhattan Beach. Lots of dolphins and seals.
I'm away next weekend but could go out the following week.
xoT

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Gear Talk / 12 6 Suplove raceboard

« on: October 06, 2010, 04:32:36 PM »

Has any one tried this board yet ?

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Downwind and Racing / Re: Heli + SUP + Lake Tahoe = HEAVEN

« on: September 27, 2010, 01:40:48 PM »

These are beautiful and totally capture that feeling of being completely alone and free connected to nature, just you and your board. Thanks for brightening my day with these amazing images.

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Re: SUP spots in Long Beach

« on: September 21, 2010, 09:48:15 PM »

Thanks H2Oman! It was nice to see yo on the water last week...

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / SUP spots in Long Beach

« on: September 21, 2010, 08:48:17 PM »

I am going to Long Beach this weekend and staying at a hotel near Queensway Bay. Any suggestions for good spots to SUP?

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Events / Re: What to expect at the 2010 BOP in Dana Point?

« on: September 21, 2010, 05:27:02 PM »

http://www.rainbowsandals.com/BattleOfthePaddle/CA/Races.asp

click the ink to see the race course- 4.5 miles
good luck!

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Gear Talk / Re: Cycling Jerseys ??

« on: September 21, 2010, 10:41:51 AM »

check out http://www.skinsusa.com/

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Gear Talk / Re: 2 Questions from a Newbie

« on: September 16, 2010, 08:34:29 AM »

Thanks so much DJ and H2o - I'll get my Nitro this weekend and try out a few more boards over the next month,before I buy my next one. I'll be at MDR/Mothers Sat and Sunday at 9
so I'll be on the lookout for you.
xoT

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Gear Talk / 2 Questions from a Newbie

« on: September 15, 2010, 09:24:26 PM »

I have been SUPing for about 3 months now. Mostly in the Marina and open ocean. I haven't tried surfing but I plan on trying it this weekend. I have a Pau Hana Big EZ which is a very stable and fun board. I feel like I'd like another board to challenge myself and something that is a bit faster in flat water, but still performs well in open water and surf. I recently demo'd the Tomahawk Grant Washburn which I loved. But I've also been reading a lot about the Starboard Free Race although I haven't tried it yet. I would also like to enter some novice races eventually. I'm 5' 11' 147 lbs. I keep hearing that I will be adding boards to my "quiver" , but I only want to buy one more board for now.Any thoughts?

I am currently using a Werner Spanker paddle for my paddles on the weekend - about 6 miles
and I've noticed that my shoulder hurts afterward. My friends lent me his  much shorter Werner nitro mid paddle and the pain disappeared. Obviously I don't want any pain so I plan on buying a nitro. Is there a reason to hang onto the spanker or should I just trade it in? Is it possible it was cut too long?
Thanks!