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SUP General / Re: Nice Pictures

« on: January 02, 2008, 05:33:57 AM »

Fantastic pictures...Thanks for posting them.

DJ

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Technique / Re: New Video--paddling straight

« on: January 02, 2008, 05:26:32 AM »

I found the stepping forward thing a little odd also..and have not got around to trying it myself..Maybe tomorrow.

I was wondering if stepping forward actually lifts the fin slightly..I know on my board it would.

I find the back paddle thing gets me around quicker..even though it may not look as cool as a good tail sink turn.

I'm looking forward to your next vid.

DJ

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Technique / Re: how deep to paddle

« on: January 02, 2008, 05:17:06 AM »

Thanks Bill...and my head's ok..We had a real stinking hot 40C (100F) day and at midnight it was still 30C (90F)...Great night..Great fireworks.

Shame about the mess on the beach the next day.

DJ

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Technique / Re: how deep to paddle

« on: December 30, 2007, 11:06:49 PM »

Thanks Admin...I had a huge paddle today..Beautiful day down under but a bit too hot..41C (106F)...anyway...I gave the open finger thing a try..It works great..I found that hooking the thumb under the T grip still holds the paddle in place when swinging the paddle forward..I could feel it relaxing the hand and forearm muscles.

Snappy...Thanks for the advise on the paddles..I really don't have anything against getting one..I just think the 500+ dollars (Aussie $) is a bit steep..One day soon I'll lash out and buy myself one.

I still think there should be more cheaper options for newbies getting into the sport..and I don't see why C4 or Werner don't do a molded plastic copy of their great paddles for those who can't afford carbon fiber and like to use their paddle for balance and even push off rocks with it etc.

I'm getting ready for a big night tonight (New Years eve)..and at what better place than at the 'Stoke House'...Right on the beach here at St Kilda..with a stage for the band build on the sand...

Happy New Years everyone.

DJ

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Technique / Re: how deep to paddle

« on: December 30, 2007, 12:28:01 AM »

While doing that little YouTube vid I tried to post it in slow-mo to make it easier for guys like WindJunkie and any other experts to comment on technique..But I couldn't get the slow-mo thing working.

In the process I did manage to get some still frames from the vid...These might make it easier to check tecnique..btw..I don't claim to be able to do it right..but I would like to know what is best and work on that.

Here's four stills from one stroke...Any like to comment?.......and PonoBill...I'm looking forward to your next vid.

DJ

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SUP General / More attacks on SUP'ers..This time in Oz.

« on: December 27, 2007, 07:29:04 PM »

Yes more attacks..

..This time from Down Under...and they're not happy... $:-\$

And it's not even about what we do in the water..

It must be getting serious.....This was in todays Melbourne newspaper..

Seriously though....You've gotta laugh..

...................and yeah..I did do the paddle bit..

Cheers everyone.....Here's looking forward to a great 2008.

DJ

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Technique / Re: how deep to paddle

« on: December 27, 2007, 12:56:27 PM »

I'm 6'4' and my paddle is 88" long (13" over head hight)..and have a slightly shorter one for surf.

I've been making my own paddles because nothing else was available localy..and because it's so cheap for me to do it..I'm just trying to work things out for myself because no one else here knows what's best.

I've tried different lengths..and different blade shapes..even made an adjustable one for friends to use and me to experiment with...An inch or two too long or too short is very obviously not good and feels bad.

I'm no expert about all this but I figure that your lower arm should be almost straight as you swing through the paddling ark and the blade needs to be fully dipped (without bending over)..that gives two out of three points on the paddle..the third point being the top hand..and the longer the distance between the lower hand point and blade the longer the top half has to be..IMO..or what feels best..and using a paddle that you can adjust helps you find the best length.

It's been really buging me when I see many paddle sites that say your paddle should be 6"-8" over head height...Jeeez..I'd be paddling like the Hunchback from Notre Dame..

..Imagine cutting down your new carbon fiber paddle the their recommended length and finding it way too short..Sheesh...I'd be really pissed off.

Here's a couple of pics of my paddle experiments for those interested...and it'd be great to hear from other hear that really know their stuff.

DJ

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SUP General / Re: New Print Mag

« on: December 27, 2007, 12:23:02 PM »

Fantastic..

DJ

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SUP General / Re: Leleo Kinimaka Video

« on: December 27, 2007, 04:52:47 AM »

Brilliant..Thanks for posting it.

DJ

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Technique / Re: how deep to paddle

« on: December 26, 2007, 12:11:13 PM »

Thanks srfnff...For those like me who don't know what the trapezius muscles are..

..here's a pic.

It's interesting that your paddles are 12" and 13" above your height..The same as mine 'exactly'..with my shorter one for the surf.

DJ

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Technique / Re: how deep to paddle

« on: December 26, 2007, 05:31:58 AM »

Here ya go...Today I did a little film of my technique and put it on YouTube..

I've been paddling for a couple of years now and have developed a technique that works for me.

I use a home made paddle..Aluminium shaft with plastic blade..and no offset on the blade.

I have no idea if I am doing it right or wrong..This shows my flat water cruising technique.

I'm a lanky 6'4" with long arms from more than 30 years of windsurfing..(I'm now 50 years old).

Please feel free to comment..Click here for my YouTube vid... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKl_iv4lT3k

DJ

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SUP General / Re: Think these are the guys making all the nasty SUP comments?

« on: December 23, 2007, 12:26:04 AM »

Was that a leg-rope..or his tail..at the end..

..btw..Those water rats should meet up with this guy.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ONutgLuV8

DJ

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Gear Talk / Re: Laird 11 footer

« on: December 22, 2007, 07:49:48 PM »

G'day Snappy...Thanks for your review..Where abouts down under are you?

I live in Melbourne and have not seen any Laird boards down this way..The new Laird 11' sounds nice.

What sort of price are they and who sells them...and is yours the white with blue striped one..or the soft top model?

Cheers..and Merry Christmas.

DJ

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