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December 15th, 2008 by evan
Here’s a press release from Starboard regarding Ekolu Kalama’s movie project. I recently joined Ekolu for a SUP surf session 2 days before he left to shoot the pilot for this project. We were in double to triple overhead waves at Sunset Beach and I got some great video and pics…coming soon.
Ekolu Kalama signed with Starboard SUP in May 2008, he has since spent most of his time travelling across the globe either to participate in the biggest SUP races, or to find the most hardcore waves on this planet. Continue reading ‘Ekolu Kalama is filming for a SUP TV-pilot’
December 14th, 2008 by admin
This article originally appeared in KGMB9.com – http://kgmb9.com/main/content/view/12330/108/
Written by Sunrise on KGMB9 – sunrise@kgmb9.com
When he was 10 years old his stepfather took him to Waimea Falls. They climbed a cliff 60 feet up above the water and when his stepfather turned his head he jumped! You could say superstar surfer Laird Hamilton has always had an adventurous spirit. Today he joins us for a little less-dangerous chit-chat.
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For more information on Laird’s new book, check out his website: www.lairdhamilton.com
December 14th, 2008 by evan
Here are some pictures I took of the Dennis Pang 12’6” race board which was made for Candice Appleby. I had to finish up and demo this board quickly so I could hand the board over to Reid Inouye from Heavy Water Magazine, who ended up buying it. I found out from Dennis that Reid’s 15′ race board is almost ready and the 17′6″ race board (Guy Pere’s one) is being prepped for demo.
Continue reading ‘Dennis Pang 12-6 SUP Racing Board’
December 12th, 2008 by evan
Here’s a video interview of Todd Bradley introducing the latest from C4 Waterman, the 9′3″ Sub – Vector, shaped by Dave Parmenter and Brian Kelana. Todd demos here their current short board offering for stand up paddle surfing which he said took most of its features from Dave’s original board design called “stub vector”. It’s interesting to know that this short board can actually take on big guys of up to 240 lbs.
Continue reading ‘C4 Waterman Sub Vector 9-3 SUP with Todd Bradley – Video’
December 11th, 2008 by evan
Here are some pictures and a short video clip from a SUP session from a while ago at Toes in Aina Haina. Kainoa B and crew were helping out some AccesSurf friends and teaching a few others how to SUP.
Sonny teaching a friend how to SUP for the first time
Continue reading ‘SUP at Toes with Kainoa and Sonny’
December 10th, 2008 by evan
Here’s the continuation of my Starboard SUP experience in Bangkok, Thailand. I was absolutely impressed with the R&D process at Starboard HQ. They can take any prototype on a test ride in the Bung (Lake) Taco cable park which is right next to the offices. I saw a couple of guys doing some test runs with cable wakeboarding /cable ski. Continue reading ‘My SUP experience at Bung Taco Cable Park in Bangkok Thailand’
December 8th, 2008 by evan
In follow up to my previous post, I was able to hook up with Joe Blair for an interview on his all new 12’6″ race board. He shared his philosophies on why the board works, why it’s so different than others and all in the normal Blair style. Check out the interview and hear more of his thoughts.
Continue reading ‘Joe Blair 12-6 – Interview’
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Those lucky enough to live in the islands have a chance to Win A Free C4 Board & Paddle courtesy of C4 Waterman, Boardworks Hawaii and Clear Channel Communications by entering at any of eight premier SUP shops: Blue Planet, Wet Feet, Hawaiian South Shore, Surf ‘N Sea, Hawaiian Watersports, Surf Garage, and Kimo’s Surf Hut.
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Here’s part 2 of the video I shot at the Wet Feet expansion party. He goes a little more into his line of SUP boards and how his experience with windsurfing, kiteboards and surfboards influence his designs. Jimmy actually doesn’t ride some of the shapes before he sends them off to get molded. I questioned why he doesn’t ride his race board and he said that the best tow-in surfboard shapers don’t tow-in but can make great boards. I’ve found that the SUP shapers that SUP a lot seem to normally be on the leading edge in design but it’s an interesting perspective. Watch this video to see what Jimmy Lewis has to say about his SUP’s.
Continue reading ‘Jimmy Lewis SUP Stand Up Boards Interview- Video part 2′
December 4th, 2008 by admin
HELP ACCESSURF ON DECEMBER 6TH IN HAWAII
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Come out and volunteer helping people with disabilities and enjoy “A day at the beach”. Current and past AccesSurf volunteers are: Buttons, Dane Kealoha, Fred Hemmings, Jack McCoy, Garrett Mcnamara, Ikaika Kalama, Kainoa McGee, Freddy P, Jimmy Buffet, Robin Johnston and many more. AccesSurf meets the first Saturday of every month at Barber’s Point (White Plains Beach) on Oahu, Hawaii. We are in need of more volunteers because of it’s continued growth in Hawaii alone.
For more info, visit www.accessurf.org.
December 4th, 2008 by evan
During my visit to Starboard headquarters Svein thought it would be a good idea for me to try and windsurf. I was excited but a bit reluctant. First off, there was no wind. Second, I have no windsurfing experience. He asked the resident pro instructor, Duncan to teach me so I decided to give it a shot. I was surprised that Duncan could even get the Super 12′6″ SUP to move in the sub 5 mph winds. Continue reading ‘Windsurfing the Starboard Super 12-6 SUP at Lake Bung Taco in Bangkok Thailand’
December 3rd, 2008 by admin
This article was originally published on Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20081201_standing_up_for_fitness.html
By Rosemarie Bernardo – Star Bulletin
Surfing, move over. You’ve got some competition from another water sport.
The quest for fitness is driving the new worldwide popularity of stand-up paddling, enthusiasts and equipment retailers say.
Continue reading ‘Standing up for fitness’
December 2nd, 2008 by evan
I ran into Jimmy Lewis at the Wet Feet expansion party a while back. I had my camera there and got this short video Q&A w/ him regarding his line of SUPs. Jimmy showed me his board models: the wave, the distance board and his “all-around” model. He shares how his 40 years of shaping boards has become his classic trademark in SUP…40 years, yikes…that’s longer than I’ve been alive. His secret to success is simple: make boards that are easy and fun to ride. Jimmy openly admits not having much interest in distance paddling but is stoked on his all-around boards.
Continue reading ‘Jimmy Lewis SUP Stand Up Boards Interview – Video part 1′
December 1st, 2008 by evan
After a long wait, I finally got my Joe Blair 12′6″ SUP race board. It’s way different than any of the other racing stand up boards that I’ve ridden or even seen. Actually, the closest one to this would probably be the Jimmy Lewis 12′6″. But the Jimmy Lewis 12′6″ is much thicker, the rails are different and the outline is different. Some of the other ones almost have a kayak type look, or paddleboard type look and feel. But to me, this one to me has more of a surfboard feel.
Continue reading ‘Joe Blair 12-6 SUP Racing Board – Preview and Video’
