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Gear Talk / Re: Scuba Jet
« on: June 01, 2017, 11:58:26 AM »
And you're supposed to only cross the street at crosswalks. Electric bikes can only have 750 watts on the street. The speed limit is 55.

Supposed to drive the speed limit also.  Just pretend you are paddling.  People will think your an animal!

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SUP General / Re: Paddling with Leatherback Turtles
« on: May 24, 2017, 10:17:50 AM »
Very cool!  Thanks for that.

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Gear Talk / Re: Hulu vs Shaka Puu vs Methane
« on: May 24, 2017, 10:13:45 AM »
I've been hemming and hawing over this one but a post on craigslist came up the other day and I am now going to be the owner of a Ke Nalu Maliko.  Its the xtuf blade and xtuf S shaft.  Comes with the extended handle and a spare shaft which is shorter (can use for my girlfriend.  In the end, it costed me the same as the Hulu would have and I get the bonus of the adjustment and extra shaft.  Plus I get to try Ke Nalu.  I already have a Kialoa Nehu and Quickblade for my OC1 paddles.  Would be great to complete the trifecta.  And the xtuf only costs me about 2 ounces (still gotta be lighter than my current noname).

I wonder if I could transplant my Nehu on to a longer SUP shaft?  It's on a straight shaft now and I like the double bend on my quickblade better. 


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Classifieds / Re: Crazy good deal on C.L. in SoCal
« on: May 24, 2017, 10:02:04 AM »
My vote is divorce sale and he doesn't know it!  Poor bastard

The decor is the giveaway

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Gear Talk / Re: Hulu vs Shaka Puu vs Methane
« on: May 19, 2017, 05:01:26 AM »
Think I might go with the Shaka Puu.  Sounds like a good all around blade.  Plus its $40 cheaper! :o

My SUP is my fun "boat".  When I want to really crank out the miles, I usually grab for my OC1 or surfski these days.  The SUP is just relaxing.

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Gear Talk / Hulu vs Shaka Puu vs Methane
« on: May 16, 2017, 09:26:23 AM »
So it’s time for me to replace my generic carbon/glass adjustable and get a good paddle.  Kialoa are having an awesome closeout sale and have the Hulu, Methane, and Shaka Puu on sale (hulu is about $40 more than the other 2).

I have a 14’ Allstar and I’m 6ft 195lbs.  Since I live in central PA, I paddle mostly lakes and rivers around me so no surfing at all.  If I’m lucky, the wind blows the right way up river and gives some small rolling swell but that’s as exciting as it gets.  Mostly I paddle for fun and fitness (5-6 miles per session).  I might race once this summer but I also have an OC1 and surfski I paddle as well.

I like the Hulu because it has the hook blade and have the same blade on my Nehu OC1 paddle.  It’s super thin and super clean in the water.  However the Hulu doesn’t have the oval shaft like on my Nehu.  As for the Shaka and Methane, I have read comparisons of the two (methane being smaller version of the shaka) but usually people are using it in the surf context.  Also, never found a comparison between them and the Hulu.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Classifieds / Re: Scorpius OC1
« on: March 27, 2017, 06:19:12 AM »
Sold it this weekend and picked up my Antares.  Only out once in it but it an impressive canoe. 

BTW, if anyone is interested in and Epic V8 or Epic V14, I'm selling both and consolidating to a V10

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Classifieds / Re: Scorpius OC1
« on: March 22, 2017, 08:49:26 AM »
Yeah, Run about 190lbs.  Its been a great boat.  Very light and maneuverable.  I just want something geared more towards flat water racing.  I've toyed with the thought of just keeping it and having two but finances don't really permit it now.

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Classifieds / Scorpius OC1
« on: March 21, 2017, 12:43:15 PM »
I'm swapping out a couple of boats this year and my OC1 is one of them.  Scorpius OC1 I bought used last year.  Good boat, no leaks or issues.  I'm selling to get a Hurricane which is faster for flat water racing.  Asking $2000 obo ($400 less than I paid last spring).

I live around Harrisburg PA but I driving to Balitmore, DC or Phila is no big deal.  I can just make a paddle day out of it.




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Classifieds / Re: Looking for a paddle
« on: February 10, 2017, 05:16:39 AM »
Thought I would bump this to prep for spring.  Also, if anyone has any OC1 or surfski paddles they want to sell I might be interested also. 

Thanks
Kevin

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Where I live, it's almost totally flat water paddling.  Mix that with my limited time and I really don't do drills.  I really enjoy paddling whether it be my SUP, surfski or OC1.  Like others, I try and concentrate on using good form.  Mostly to try and fight the yaw effect. 

However at the end of the day, I paddle for fun and fitness.  As long as I accomplishing that (and don't look like I'm having a seizure on the water), I'm good!

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Classifieds / Re: Looking for a paddle
« on: July 29, 2016, 12:47:48 PM »
Thought I would bump this one just in case anyone was thinking about thinning their paddle herd.   ;)

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Gear Talk / Re: It's a TRAP!!!
« on: July 29, 2016, 08:42:33 AM »
Yeah, Festool is definitely spendy but it is amazingly good stuff.  I used their track saw in the past and it's awesome.  I have heard nothing but great things regarding the sanders.  Respirator maybe, but you definitely don't need the coveralls any more.

Some pros who do custom built ins use them because there is no clean up in an existing house

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Classifieds / Re: Looking for a paddle
« on: July 19, 2016, 05:09:26 AM »
I have been checking in on those sites daily.  The only problem is, Ke Nalu is out of the Maliko, and Kialoa has the Hulu but not in adjustable.  I would like an adjustable.  It's helps on days when the lakes are choppy, strong upwind run, or just out relaxing.

Plus I figure I might be able to help someone out and they help me  :)

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Classifieds / Looking for a paddle
« on: July 18, 2016, 03:13:38 PM »
So it's been a bit over a year now since I starting SUPing.  I have an generic carbon paddle and would like to upgrade.  When I got my OC1, I bought a Kialoa and now have the sensation of what a good paddle should really feel like from the catch to the release.

I'm 6' 195lbs and do 99% flat water paddling.  My current paddle is set at about 83"  Looking for a Kialoa, Ke Nalu or Quickblade used.  If anyone is looking to thin the herd, let me know!  Thanks

Kevin

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