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SUP General / Re: Hookipa Video
« on: February 11, 2008, 12:27:31 PM »
Awesome vid...and gutsy stuff...Thanks.

Any idea what boards they were on?

DJ

6527
SUP General / SUP racing Aussie style.
« on: February 11, 2008, 01:41:38 AM »
Yesterday in Melbourne (Oz) we had our very first SUP comp for this part of the world...It was a SUP race.

The local windsurfing/kitesurfing/snowboarding/and now SUP shop put on the event..The shop's called SHQ (sailboard headquarters)..

It's Melbourne biggest surf shop..(imo)..and good on them for getting behind this new sport.





SHQ have a great set up with the main shop on the hwy..and a kiosk type clubhouse down on the nearby beach.



Downstairs was the cafe/kiosk..and upstairs a sort of clubroom and telly (maybe even watch the cricket if you're into that. ;D)



I had no idea what the turn up was going to be like because although I never see anyone also doing it myself I knew they were out there somewhere..and I guess we had between 15-20 enter the event.

There was everything from old windsurfers to new C4 boards.



Down on the beach Mike (the shop owner) told us all the rules for the race...Basicly..'no cheating' and have fun..  ;D





The idea was to put you board on the sand next to the water..and walk back about 100 yards/meters to the edge of the sand and when he says "go"..you run to your board and paddle like hell.. ;D

The beaches in Melbourne are only bay beaches..so there's no real swell..just wind swell..and the wind was picking up..Bugger!!..and it's a head wind..Double bugger!!.. ;D

We had to paddle around a yellow pole about two hundred yards/meters out from the shore..and head to the point in the far distance..round another similar yellow pole..and then race back...Sounds easy.



We're off and racing..I think I'm still on the sand jogging to my board..I wasn't keen to run...Saving energy was my plan.



By the time I got my board in the water..rinsed out the shells etc out of my crocs..and got going they were almost all already around the yellow pole..I thought "I'll catch em"

I got into a nice rhythm and decided to head out wide as the main pack kept closer to the shore..and I was catching..slowly..and passing some..slowly...I could see the first three up ahead and was aiming at getting on the tail of third..I paddled hard...but...they must have been paddling harder..I was loosing ground on third...I tried paddling harder but started to get cramp type pain in my upper stomic..It was either my 50yr old abs begging for mercy..or the greasy McDonalds that I had for breakie.

I had to back off...but I was getting closer to the rounding pole and two guys on my left were racing to beat me around it...We were heading for a collision..I backed off and let them through..The guy in front of the two fell in and slowed them up...I tried not to laugh out loud..but couldn't help grinning from ear to ear.

I here behind me the guy that fell is says to his mate.."That was nice and cool..You should try it"..I thought yeah right...but to my surprise the two were back on my tail..and gaining..It was about the 40 minute mark and I was feeling like I was going to die..I've race Mt bikes and it was like riding up a big hill and you know you will go into the red if you don't back off.

I decide to back off slightly and the two behind passed me...I thought I would just have to go into survival mode..The stomach pain was passing..but my mouth was so dry..The sun was burning on my face (even with glasses and peak) and I had a sweat drip on the end of my nose and chin..I pushed on.

I was almost at the rounding pole to head back to the beach and this guy in red shorts came from nowhere to pass me..I thought "no you don't"..and dug deap..I got a better line around the pole..and beat him to the beach...I felt like a winner..I asked someone.."did I win?"..just kidding.

I'm not sure where I finished..about seventh I think..I knew I had done my best so I was a happy-chappy.

Matt had won...and good on him I thought.



Big Dave (the C4 man) was second.



Wes (Aussie Laird) was third.



This is me..and feeling like a winner.. ;D



After the race it was time for the kids to have some fun.



Next it was back to the barbie (BBQ)



Mmmmm!!!



Time to relax.



Matt was the deserving winner.





Mike said there was ten prizes to give out so the top ten would go into a lucky draw.





There was smiles all round as prizes were given out..some guys got paddles..some got board bags, deck grip...heaps of great stuff...Not bad for a ten dollar entry fee.



I even finished in the top ten and got a great prize...Waa-Hoo!



I was asked to give a small talk about SUP'ing...I though "here's the blind leading the blind".. ;D..That's me in the grey shirt...it all went well...Wes (Aussie Laird) gave a talk about SUP'ing in the waves.



All in all it was a great day..We all had fun..It was perfect weather..and I can't wait for the next one.

DJ

After doing all this I just realized maybe I should have posted this in the sessions section..ooops.










6528
SUP General / Re: FEEBACK ON THE 10'6" NAISH ??
« on: February 10, 2008, 08:56:57 PM »
I've just bought one.. http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=853.0

I hope to get it in some waves tomorrow..I'll let you know how it surfs..I'm loving it so far.

DJ


6529
Gear Talk / Re: Happy as a pig in mud.
« on: February 10, 2008, 02:23:49 PM »
Thanks guys...yeah it's all grins for me.. ;D.

Once I get a chance to load some pics I'll start another post about my first SUP race..and the first SUP race down under that I know of.

We had a great turn up..and perfect weather.

At about  the 40 minute mark I felt like I was going to die and wanted to give up..but pushing on paid off for me.. ;D

More pics soon.

DJ




6530
Nice glassy waves..thanks for the vid.

DJ

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Gear Talk / Re: Happy as a pig in mud.
« on: February 10, 2008, 06:14:00 AM »
Thanks for that..I'll check out that clear grip..It might work ok.

BTW...I raced my new 10'6" today in my first SUP race...and won myself a nice new carbon fiber Naish paddle.. ;D

I pick it up soon..Has anyone seen a carbon Naish paddle??.. ???

DJ

6532
Gear Talk / Re: Happy as a pig in mud.
« on: February 10, 2008, 06:07:34 AM »
Did they get the handle in the right spot or is it still towards the rear of the middle point?  I never figured out why mine was like that because mine didnt even have a mast track either.
Yeah I heard that was a problem..but they must have fixed it..Mine balances perfectly when using the hand hole.

DJ

6533
SUP General / Re: PSH's US Expansion Underway
« on: February 09, 2008, 10:17:09 AM »
"PSH is currently working on our expansion into the US among other places."

Good luck Blane..I hope that in the near future we see you boards everywhere...They're the best..IMO.

When you start your expansion down under I'd be glad to give you my two cents worth.

DJ

6534
Gear Talk / Happy as a pig in mud.
« on: February 09, 2008, 12:16:37 AM »
After SUP'ing for more than two years and getting by with an old NSP surfboard..I finally got myself a real SUP....Waa-Hoo!!...I bought a Naish 10'6" and I'm as happy as a pig in mud.. ;D

When I bought my NSP there was nothing else (here) and although I've got used to the tippyness of it after test riding a few boards I didn't realize just what I was missing.

Here's my old NSP next to my friends new C4...It really looks like just a surfboard doesn't it..I thought a 10'6" would be a good all-rounder.



Here's my new baby...Sorry about all the pics...Yeah I'm just a bit excited..I could just look at it all day. :D







I couldn't wait to get it in the water and have a go..I had not even test ridden a 10'6" so I didn't know what to expect.

The best I could do today was a couple of hours paddling around the local marina on flat water to test it out.

I still don't have deck grip but my crocs grip the gloss surface real good..I'm looking at getting a C4 deck pad.



I was lucky to get one of the new Naish boards without the mast track..Just a small hole to screw a mast base into.

The early ones had a big track on the deck and made it feel like you were paddling a sailboard.

Here's a pic of the older style Naish board with a mast track.



I took a few more pics around the marina.







I was in such a hurry to get it wet I haven't even put the side fins in.



Yes I'm a happy-chappy.. ;D....Now I can't wait to get in some waves and really test it out.

DJ






6535
Sessions / Re: SUP'ing with my daughter.
« on: February 07, 2008, 04:41:09 AM »
Great pic..cute baby.. ;D

DJ

6536
SUP General / Re: Prenatal Stand Up Paddling
« on: February 06, 2008, 07:16:38 PM »
Congrats from down under.. :)

DJ

6537
Gear Talk / Re: Video of JL 10'6 and 10'8"
« on: February 06, 2008, 07:11:37 PM »
No workie for me.. :-[

DJ

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SUP General / Re: I hope the big boys aren't as interested
« on: February 06, 2008, 03:09:46 PM »
I was SUP'ing at Merimbula last year and saw a guy snorkeling way up ahead so I thought I would paddle up and say hello.

When I got to him I thought..will I tap him on the head with my paddle to get his attention..no that would be a bit rude.

So I just dipped my paddle in the water in front of him......(not a good thing to do)

The water exploded as he came up coffing and spluttering and trying to get away...He thought I was a big shark.. ;D

DJ

6539
Technique / Re: Board Control / Leash Etiquette
« on: February 05, 2008, 08:23:20 AM »
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So far I have not used a leash on my new naish 10'6 either.
Just wondering..I'm looking at the Naish 10'6" for myself..What do you think of it?

DJ

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SUP General / Re: Board Art
« on: February 04, 2008, 09:43:26 PM »
I like it...Got a pic of the whole board?

DJ

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