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SUP General / Stolen, Swiped, Heisted

« on: September 24, 2008, 10:35:55 AM »

Hi All,
The Blue board below was stolen from us yesterday. It was taken by a guy in an old model white pickup. If you hear of anyone trying to sell it, let us know. With Superferry, it just as likely may be on Oahu, so....

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Downwind and Racing / Some nice SIC shots

« on: September 23, 2008, 06:55:07 AM »

Some nice pics of two Marks on some SIC race boards. That 17'4 is mean.

Pics Pulled

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Downwind and Racing / Robert

« on: September 22, 2008, 03:32:33 PM »

Skills Matter.

Robert downwinded with our usual group yeterday, and he was damn fast right off the bat (second time). All those days matter. The sport...maybe not so much.

Here he is going for a little beauty dip at Teahupoo. Good thing its not shallow:)

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Downwind and Racing / New GPS addict

« on: September 19, 2008, 08:29:41 AM »

We picked up a couple of those Garmin 305 watches and man am I addicted. The integration with Google Earth is sick!!!

This is going to be fun.

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Gear Talk / Paddle flavors

« on: September 19, 2008, 06:16:24 AM »

Some of the paddle creations from Sol Morey. I have tried the little Lollipop one (tiny blade, flat back), and it made me rethink everything. Great to see the R & D getting done.

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SUP General / Instructional Video Site Launch

« on: September 11, 2008, 04:25:01 PM »

http://surftech.com/seasonal/l2sup.php

From Surftech:

Surftech’s Bible of “how to SUP” goes online
Surftech announces the free online release of their movie “STANDUP PADDLEBOARDING HOW-TO: Discover Adventure in Your Backyard”, a complete guide to standup paddling and standup paddle surfing available on their site at http://surftech.com/seasonal/l2sup.php
Narrated by the undisputed “Fastest man on water”, 7x Molokai champion Jamie Mitchell, the video also features Laird Hamilton, Roch Frey and Ron House joining other notable pioneers in the sport as they walk viewers through everything from standup paddle background and basics to advanced techniques. “We want to create a resource that is accessible and interesting to everyone regardless of their experience”, Comments Sander Nauenberg, Surftech Marketing Manager, “If you have never set foot on an SUP this is a great place to start, and if you already rip in the surf, we have great action footage and insights from the best on improving your technique”.
While walking through different chapters, Surftech’s HOW-TO takes viewers from Hawaii to the California coast and on to various flat water venues. Specific attention is made to details on equipment choices, safety and the different uses of standup paddle boards, from wave-riding to recreational paddling to tri-athlete cross training. “This is essential viewing for any new comer to the sport”, remarks George Phiripes, Assistant National Sales Manager for Surftech Outdoor division. “With so many newcomers to the sport, having a solid introduction makes the first time in the water a breeze.
In addition to being streamed, users are additionally given the option of downloading a full screen version to watch off line at their leisure. Watch the film and join in on the excitement for the fastest growing water sport and recreational activity.

Screenshot:

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SUP General / Boat Stand Up & a Twist

« on: September 11, 2008, 04:40:51 AM »

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Gear Talk / One Up, One Down

« on: September 08, 2008, 05:12:21 AM »

Mike sent this pic of an interesting looking craft over.

"I saw this at the Lillio race last weekend. From Ian Foo, original work if I am not mistaken. For stand up with a sitting passenger and foot steering."

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SUP General / Ivan Vid - Lagoon Storm Stand Up

« on: September 05, 2008, 11:15:22 AM »

Ivan sent this over for our enjoyment. Always a fun watch.

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SUP General / Werner Press Release

« on: August 26, 2008, 01:03:11 AM »

Werner Expands Stand Up Paddle Offerings

Werner Paddles has announced the introduction of two new Stand Up Paddles: The Werner Advantage and the Werner Carve. Both paddles will be available to ship beginning September 01, 2008.

As participation explodes in the Stand Up Paddle category, Werner is responding with new paddle designs that focus on the two aspects of the sport, touring and surfing.

The Advantage is a Premium fiberglass laminate construction blade with a modified tear drop shape designed to optimize straight ahead efficiency for touring. The Carve consists of the same construction as the Advantage but the shape is smaller, longer and more slender, specifically designed for dynamic surfing and turning.

Both the Advantage and the Carve come with a fiberglass oval indexed shaft and ABS Palm-grip. Werner offers three shaft configurations. The 1-piece is the lightest weight option and is least expensive ($219). The 2–piece is perfect for paddlers who travel with their paddle ($234). The Adjustable length telescopes with four settings, each 1.5 inches apart; perfect for those individuals who move between touring and surfing ($259).

“Stand Up Paddling is a real growth opportunity for surf and paddle sports dealers. We are excited to expand our Stand Up Paddle offerings to respond to the specific demands of the market,” says Jim Miller, Werner’s Marketing Manger.

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SUP General / Strapped-in river surfing

« on: August 25, 2008, 03:30:49 AM »

Standing waves and downriver runs. Looks way fun. We are in Limerick at the moment, and there have been guys kayaking a little standing wave in the River Shannon, right out in front of the city. Looks perfect fo this kind of Stand Up Paddling.

Pretty cool: walking through the city, I saw a 4x8 Roxy poster in the window of stand up paddling in a store window. Did a double take.

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Downwind and Racing / 40 MPH +

« on: August 19, 2008, 07:59:14 AM »

Surfpainter's post about 40 knot downwinders made me want to open a thread about that.

We had a really fun run recently, where the wind kicked up into the 40 MPH + range (gusts) between Camp One and the Harbor. This was my first downwinder where it was blowing the tops off of the swell and "ghosting" around us. The swell itself was running long and straight down the coast at shoulder to head high. Things get different at those wind speeds for sure. So fun being able to pick up swell just by sailing your paddle overhead, and moderating your position in the trough by how much of your back you are showing to the wind. Full on body sailing. I had a school of flying fish erupt all around me and get way more than they bargained for when they hit the blast. Surprised me when they launched, and then a few hit my paddle blade, calfs and and splashed down on board. One stayed with me for a few seconds, flopping in my deck recession, before splashing off. Had to remind myself to really grip the paddle during passes, as it wanted to fly off.

This has me very stoked to get out during some of those winter days when a solid NE swell is running and we get big winds like this. Those are typically junk days over here, but damn it sounds like fun for an out of control downwinder.

Yeeeeeooooowwwwww!

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