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Topics - Fog City Rider
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« on: December 27, 2015, 05:55:00 PM »
Hey Zoners,
Hoping to get a little advice on my next board. Im currently riding an Infinity Trout 90 x 28 around 115L, longboard shape w/ thinner rails. At first I dug it, but Im finding its just too much work in choppy conditions. Before that I had a Hobie 90 x 30 137L, stability wasn't an issue.
I learned to surf on a SUP & have always surfed a longboard-style shape. I want to try something more shortboard-inspired in the 8 range that is STABLE & VERSATILE. My surf skills are intermediate; I can get around on a wave, but there is still SO MUCH to learn. Surfing mainly San Diego beach breaks & reef breaks 2'-6.
Ive been looking at the Starboard Pocket Rocket, the 2014 Naish Mana 85, and the JL World Wide 85. Also the Sunova Soul & Flow in the 8 range have my attention. All are around 120-130L & 30 wide. Im 62, 165 lbs (75kg).
Does it sound like Im going in the right direction?
Any feedback appreciated!
Cheers, M
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« on: April 06, 2015, 10:26:03 AM »
Just thought I'd throw it out there - just moved down from SF to pursue the dream of living by the beach! Am looking for a place around OB/Sunset Cliffs preferably, in case anyone has a lead... or wants to catch some waves Thanks! /mitch
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« on: March 20, 2015, 10:03:58 AM »
For any Bay Area Zoners who'd like to try some 2015 boards, etc. Here is a link to the event w/ directions, etc. Sign-up not required. Use password ZONER to waive demo fee http://www.calkayak.com/infopop.cfm?classID=504Partial List of DEMO boards to be featured: Composite Boards: Starboard Elite Touring 12'6 Starboard Free Ride 12'2 Starboard Atlas 12'0 and Atlas Extra 12'0 x 36 Starboard All-Star 14'0 x 28" Hobie Venture 12'4 Hobie Venture 10'4 Hobie EVA-lution 11'0 Hobie CMLB 9'0 Hobie Apex 4R 12'6 Hobie Apex 4R 14'0 Hobie RAW Apex Pro 12'6 & 14'0 Amundson TR-27 & TRX-27 Amundson TR-29 & TRX-29 Amundson Source 11'10 Amundson Spark 10'6 & 11'6 Pau Hana Big EZ Angler Pau Hana Malibu Tour Bic Original 11'6 Bic Wing 12'6 Glide Lotus YOGA SIC Maui Bullet 11'0 SIC Maui Bullet 12'6 Inflatable Boards: Red Paddle 14'0 Elite Race Red Paddle 12'6 Race Red Paddle 11'0 Sport Red Paddle 10'6 Ride Starboard Astro Touring 12'6 & 14' Starboard Astro Blend 11'2 Hobie Tour 12'6 Hobie Tour 10'6 Hobie Sportsman 10'9 We do not have DEMOs of every board in our inventory, however we can use retail boards for a short demo if rider is qualified. If there is a specific board that you want to try, please contact mitch@calkayak.com and we will make accommodations if possible.
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« on: March 19, 2015, 10:56:42 PM »
Posting here too - My good friend & SUP instructor trainer, Matt Palmariello, will be leading this course and I'll hopefully be able to assist a day or two! Please share with anyone who may be interested in becoming a certified SUP instructor! Here is the link: http://mattpalmariello.blogspot.com/p/american-canoe-association-level-12_21.htmlFeel free to contact Matt directly if you have any questions. I'll check back here periodically as well. Right on!
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« on: March 19, 2015, 10:55:50 PM »
My good friend & SUP instructor trainer, Matt Palmariello, will be leading this course and I'll hopefully be able to assist a day or two! Please share with anyone who may be interested in becoming a certified SUP instructor! Here is the link: http://mattpalmariello.blogspot.com/p/american-canoe-association-level-12_21.htmlFeel free to contact Matt directly if you have any questions. I'll check back here periodically as well. Right on!
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« on: February 06, 2015, 06:29:31 PM »
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« on: January 28, 2015, 02:54:50 PM »
Hey Norcal SUP'ers & aspiring SUP'ers , Me & the CCK crew are doing a 2015 SUP demo day in Redwood City, CA on Sunday, Feb 8 and I thought I'd share it here for any Norcal Zoners. We'll have boards from Starboard, Hobie, Red Paddle Co., Amundson, Bic SUP, Pau Hana, and hopefully SIC Maui (still waiting on 2015 models!). Reps from Hobie, Bic, Amundson, and also Season Five (tech SUP clothing brand) will be in the house. If any others sign on, I'll update the thread. Sunday, Feb 8 at Chesapeake Dr. boat launch in Redwood City. Address for Maps is 601 Chesapeake Dr., Redwood City, CA 94063. Offiical info: http://www.calkayak.com/infopop.cfm?classID=495$20 advance sign-up. Let me know if you have any questions, & feel free to hit me up at the shop for a 'Zoner sign-up special! Cheers
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« on: November 28, 2014, 05:19:10 PM »
Anyone done their program & have a report?
Been looking into the different sup camps in Costa Rica...
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« on: October 23, 2014, 12:39:04 PM »
Inspired by Ralph's SB catalog snips, here are some from Hobie SUP showcasing what's new for 2015. We're expecting our early ship boards in 2 weeks.
New Apex Race productions boards are priced well at $1799, $1899 respectively.
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« on: October 10, 2014, 11:40:56 PM »
Received my custom Hobie a couple weeks ago. Sweet! Custom made in CA. 14 x 25.75 x 6.25, 254L. 23.8 lbs. without fin. My first impression: this thing looks bad-ass. The level of detail and craftsmanship is really impressive. Not sure how strong that vector net stuff is, but the board feels very stiff when pressed on. The board is a real treat to paddle. Instant acceleration! She feels sleek, light, responsive, just effortless to go fast. Good stuff. She is stable, relatively. My second time paddling her was at a race in the rough waters of SF Bay, and she handled predictably to the messy waters. She paddled well upwind, downwind, and in side chop. Chase Kosterlitz still beat me, but whatever . Heck, some dude in the surf class beat me! The board is fast. I, on the other hand, have some catching up to do. Feels equally stable to some 27" boards I've paddled, except for the buoy turns... still working on those. She catches bumps super easy, even tiny ones. Big fan of the flat deck, too. I've never felt any more stable in a recessed standing area. Just more constrained. Overall, I'm very happy with this board. Not something I'll grow out of anytime soon. A few pics:
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« on: July 03, 2014, 08:28:53 PM »
Saw this ding repair vid from Starboard: http://supzero.com/news.php?idd=3107675379601Seems like he uses Q-cell powder to thicken the resin before glassing - anyone have experience with that? Wondering if there is an advantage other than making it easier to work with. He also glasses first then fills out after. I've only done a couple repairs, but was taught to fill ding first then glass. Or glass, fill, then glass over one more time. Just dinged a board & this looked like a very efficient way to fix.
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« on: June 19, 2014, 12:14:05 PM »
Hey all,
Anyone in the greater Sacramento area should check out our Paddlefest this weekend at the Nimbus Flats section of Lake Natoma! Saturday is kayaks & Sunday is exclusively for SUP. $10 demo fee.
Here's a partial list of what we'll have available for DEMO/sale:
HOBIE SUP - our rep, Walt Washington, will be there with most of the 2014 production line. 12'6 E-Tour, 12'4 Venture, ATR-II Series, 10'10 DuraGlide, and the Inflatable Series - 10'6 Tour, 12'6 Tour, 10'8 Adventure.
Pau Hana - Malibu Tour 11'6, MiniSport 10'10, Cadence 14', Big EZ 11'0
Focus - Cali Race 12'6 & 14' in carbon construction
Bic SUP - 11'0 & 12'6 Wing Series, 10'6 & 11'6 Classics
Boga Tsunami 12'6 & 14
Some specials:
2013 Tahoe Zephyr 14's on closeout for $1499 (orig. $1899) 2013 Mistral M1 Race Inflatable 12'6 x 29" on sale for $1199 (orig. $1399) 2013 USED Starboard Astro Tour 14' x 30, $1099 (orig $1599)
We also have the best pricing on a limited quantity of the 2012-13 Hobie Elite Series 12'6 & discontinued 14.' Same design as the 2014 but $250-300 off! $1649 & $1799 respectively (orig. $1899 & $2099).
More specials to be announced!
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« on: March 19, 2014, 09:26:15 AM »
Would love to hear user's thoughts on that board. I'm a Hobie fan but not much out there on the LB series.
Looking to move down from the SB Drive 10'5 into the 9' range, been looking at that & the Coreban Fusion (plenty of info on the Fusion here).
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« on: February 20, 2014, 10:06:14 PM »
What is your paddle length for flatwater (racing, touring, even DW'ing)? Has it changed since you started paddling? What's your formula for sizing? Interested in hearing where people are at these days, especially since reading a few articles recommending MUCH shorter length paddles than the previous 8-10" overhead formula that most companies use. For example, http://www.ridingbumps.com/2013/08/25/the-new-rules-of-sup-paddle-length-determination/
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« on: November 29, 2013, 04:28:43 PM »
Fellow Zoners & Zonettes,
I'm heading to Thailand in January to stay in Hua Hin for 1 week, then venturing off in search of other spots.
From what I've read there is not much surf in Thailand this time of year... but if anyone knows of any great paddling spots (surf OR other), I'd love some advice & suggestions.
Cheers!
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