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Technique / Re: Whipping it back around?

« on: November 10, 2012, 07:40:56 AM »

In case you guys haven't seen this yet, its a guy in Brazil absolutely tearing it up on a SUP in fun waves. This guy is light years ahead of any other SUS action I've seen so far. You can see how much his paddle is an integral part of his surfing. His aggressively powerful style reminds me of how Ben Aipa used to shred on a shortboard back in the day...

http://vimeo.com/51831022?action=share&post_id=1387004412_467145216669695#_=_Perhaps the most entertaining video/music selection posted to date.

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SUP General / Re: Caption Contest

« on: October 13, 2012, 07:37:54 PM »

What am i dune here?

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SUP General / Re: You can tell it's summer

« on: August 14, 2012, 04:44:25 PM »

Finally!!!  A friendly tone on the zone.

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SUP General / Vent Plugs on Sup's

« on: August 09, 2012, 02:18:01 PM »

A question? How important are vent plugs for sup's ? My board doesn't have one and have been told I should get one installed.
What's the consensus?

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Gear Talk / Re: review of the Ke Nalu (Pono Bill) paddle

« on: June 11, 2012, 09:32:09 PM »

I am interested in a Ke Nalu paddle but do not have the chance to demo them. I use a Kialoa Methane and was wondering  what others were using before switching to their Ke Nalu paddle and maybe some reasons why. This info could help in my choice between the Wiki or Maliko size blade as well as all the shaft options.
I mainly paddle ocean flat water and wind chop/swell around Vancouver Canada and will use it in small to medium surf all to infrequently. I am 5'9" at 175lbs, fairly strong paddler i think and have lots of tob.(time on board,old windsurfing term)
Thanks for any input.

XTuf with Maliko is what I tell everyone who private messages me. I also tell them the wiki is better left to women.  Maliko is right for most people.

Compared to kialoa, biggest difference is blade feel. Dihedral blades have a smoothness about them flat blades don't have. KeNalu blades have a slight hook tip. It bites better at the catch and forces you to use correct technique at exit. It's a rewarding stroke.

Thanks for the info DW. Maliko with the XTuf it is then. Now if i can just get the order form to cooperate.

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Gear Talk / Re: review of the Ke Nalu (Pono Bill) paddle

« on: June 09, 2012, 10:12:09 PM »

I am interested in a Ke Nalu paddle but do not have the chance to demo them. I use a Kialoa Methane and was wondering  what others were using before switching to their Ke Nalu paddle and maybe some reasons why. This info could help in my choice between the Wiki or Maliko size blade as well as all the shaft options.
I mainly paddle ocean flat water and wind chop/swell around Vancouver Canada and will use it in small to medium surf all to infrequently. I am 5'9" at 175lbs, fairly strong paddler i think and have lots of tob.(time on board,old windsurfing term)
Thanks for any input.

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Gear Talk / Re: 404 Trainer 10'6"--stable??

« on: January 21, 2012, 01:12:57 PM »

I own one and it is stable,turns easy and rides our wind chop well.Great board but light   lay-up means it dents easy. Careful when tying down on roof racks, board bag or not.