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SUP General / Re: would you be in the water if you know a tsunami is coming?

« on: March 03, 2010, 08:06:46 AM »

heard stories of suffers who've encountered tsunami and rogue waves but were able to survive because they opted to let it pass beneath them.

we weathered out this tsunami high up above the city of refuge. only later to be joined by a newly arrived chilean named giselle (talk about a rock and a hard place). seems like all the dolphins of the world converged there the next day to celebrate another day of living.

to answer the op's questune... yes, but it was only a quick shower due to the drought and water shortage in kona.

we're safe in the jungles near hilo again, aloha!

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Gear Talk / Re: GPS?

« on: March 02, 2010, 12:47:07 AM »

sorry that i forgot to mention how one could also click on the picture of the speed puck above to go to the link for velocitek's site.

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Gear Talk / Re: GPS?

« on: March 01, 2010, 07:06:51 AM »

just happen to have several garmins including their 310xt. sure have to admit wishing that i knew about the speed puck mikelefty had posted about though so that i could have i made a more informed purchase...

So I bought one of these 2 months ago, been using it on my Bark in various flat water and rough water runs. I always use a Delorme GPS that is strapped to my camelback to record my distance, avg speed, and track of my runs. I rely on the "feel" of my craft gliding, not the gps. This SpeedPuck is really kind of of different. It has a large visual field of view reading from the deck of my board. It reads speed in knots, compass heading, and an average speed for 10  seconds, and the coolest is the lift/headed bar graphical. Most of my runs are long upwind/downwind runs, this is really helpfull to maintain steady but consistant strokes especially into headwinds. I really love it as I often paddle into filthy strong currents in the various estuary's and bays I often paddle in. It runs on 3 aaa batteries, floats, waterproof to 3m, and is a bit pricey (300-350 bucks), but I plan to use it as a back up compass for my pleasure boat anyhow. Been thinking if I order a custom race board I may want a recessed deck mount for one. I can use the paddle blade to press button to switch between the three modes (compass, avg speed, max 10 second speed), really cool.

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Events / Re: MCKC Sonz Race Cancelled--Tsunami Warning

« on: February 27, 2010, 02:13:22 PM »

we're now at 15,000 ft... heard about chile as we left hilo back to kona late last night. drastic changes water surging back & forth (crazy) today at hilo bay. huddling at the windows overlooking place of refuge and watching tv with our new friends makes for an interesting vacation.

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Events / Re: MCKC Sonz Race Cancelled--Tsunami Warning

« on: February 27, 2010, 08:06:38 AM »

heard the news last night... sirens goin' off on big island this morning.

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Fish Tales, Stand Up style / Re: Short Video of Catching a School of fish and my board... from my board

« on: February 18, 2010, 08:00:58 PM »

been dreaming about doing this for quite some time now... was wavering on packing the throw net to the islands but this clenches the deal!

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Fish Tales, Stand Up style / Re: cast a net?

« on: February 18, 2010, 07:53:20 PM »

exactly what i needed to know, thanks! heheheh... cool, now i gotta get packin'.

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Fish Tales, Stand Up style / Re: cast a net?

« on: February 18, 2010, 07:47:52 PM »

good point there ponobill. i can imagine seeing dentures fly only to realize i don't have dentures (yet). the only net i could dig up is like 24' in diameter maybe tying off mid-point will be a solution (12' dia is legal limit here btw). also might have to work out a quick release tie off at the wrist rope in case one accidently snags something more than they can handle.

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Fish Tales, Stand Up style / cast a net?

« on: February 18, 2010, 07:29:33 PM »

march through april is smelt season here in chicago.

dip nets and other contraptions were the norm back when these fish were more plentiful. i'm wondering if a throw net off a sup will offer the necessary mobility to get over the schools wherever they may be. might take one down to warmer waters to see just how hard it is to cast off of a teetering platform.


smelt are like small sardines eaten bones 'n all...

there are several techniques but i'm thinking that this is about as simple as a toss can get...

those weights would wreak havoc on most composite decks so inflatables may be the way to go. just wondering if anybody else is thinking along the same lines here?

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Technique / Re: Any Slackers?

« on: February 18, 2010, 09:55:16 AM »

guess i'm gonna have to try this slackline thing over the weekend...

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Gear Talk / Re: Do-it-yourself SUP Bag/Cover

« on: February 08, 2010, 04:01:51 PM »

option 1 softcover

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(| (|	|)   1. take some pipe insulation and slit it halfway along its length and open like a sandwich   |)   2. string them together with twine "sewn" through the splayed out halves
(| (|	|)   3. stagger the pipe insulation so that they don't all meet at the same point to extend length   |)   4. you can also assemble this into a tube, flat drape, or even a board hammock (now get to werk!)
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option 2 hardcase

envision the way you can glue the pages of a book together and cut out the section inside to stash yer goodies...
well take the eps styrofoam sheets used for insulation and construction glue (and just go to town!)
profile your shape and leave the two outer layers intact
cut out your void and use the cutouts for building your next board
you can also use duct tape for the hinges and closures (or to give it that pleather like skin).

please send all royalties to your favorite charity...

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SUP General / Re: Please Allow Myself to Introduce Myself.

« on: February 08, 2010, 10:50:06 AM »

welcome to the standup... board.

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Gear Talk / Re: sunglasses for SUPing

« on: January 30, 2010, 04:20:51 PM »

Can't express just how impressed I've been with the Rudy Project Noyz Tactical in Matte Black With Impactx Photochromic Clear Lens for ballistic grade protection. The RX-optical insert option seemed like a better choice than going with interchangeable prescription lenses that are also available. Both offer a choice of wearing with or without contact lenses and maintain viability if one chooses to go through the surgical option. With the additional peripheral side shields and floating retainer (adjustable lanyard), they are ready for pretty much anything on land, air, or water. They go from almost totally clear to very dark and back again really fast. 360° adjustable temples and nose bridge ensure a snug fit especially for us nasally challenged pacific islanders.


Click on the picture for a link to Rudy Project Eyewear.

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Fish Tales, Stand Up style / Re: Interesting Tiger Shark discussion

« on: January 28, 2010, 09:56:10 PM »

rang it's bell alright... probably fell on it and knocked it for a loop! poor liddow shawk.

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Technique / Re: Training boards

« on: January 28, 2010, 09:37:18 PM »

other than its ultra-convenience there are few features of the uli inflatables that make it shine above the rest. one thing i do find is at times it performs like a "medicine board" which can be slower and with less than optimum glide especially in unfavorable conditions. and in those same conditions it can also be a bucking bronco! incredibly fun, but definitely of a very different sort.

a few miles of muscling 11' of flex-o change-o and you feel like flash gordon switching over to any performance racer whether it be a bark ultimate, sic, or penetrator. unlike an uli you can't roll those carbon racers up and take them just anywhere.... and isn't that kind of convenience a critical factor in having a training board anyway?