Archive for September, 2010

Stand Up Paddle Trainer at Blue Planet Surf

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I was at Blue Planet Surf’s Ward Ave. store and Robert Stehlik showed me a SUP trainer he developed using components from a rowing machine. Robert gave an overview of the SUP training machine and I tested it out along with another customer named Peter.
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Here we go – the Battle of the Paddle – this weekend !!!

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-Let’s do this thing… the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection & inspired by The SUP Company this glorious fall weekend Oct. 2 & 3. – remember The Elite Race is at 10:00 a.m. & The Open Age-Group Race is at 1:30 p.m.
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Surftech Robert August 11′6″ SUP Stand Up Paddle Board

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Here’s a preview of another board from Surftech’s 2010 SUP surfing lineup, the Robert August 11′6″ “What I Paddle” stand up paddle board.
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Free Paddle Deal at Blue Planet Surf

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Limited time offer: Free paddle with board purchase offered at Blue Planet Surf – Ward and Kapahulu, while supplies last.
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Planet Sun Sport Report 23 SEPT 2010

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ALOHA sports and suncare fans…

A Hawaiian Punch of Paddling with Anna Mathisen, the Kailua Canoe Club and a Big Hat.
Anna Mathisen and maiden mates from the Kailua Canoe Club took on the 33 mile E Lau Hoe women’s canoe race, padding to a fifth place finish. The Kailua Canoe club had 3 women’s teams in the top 10 of over 50 crews- a stellar achievement. Sights set now on the “Big One” – the Na Wahine O Ke Kai — the women’s Molokai-to-Oahu championship race on 26 September. A shot of Anna and crew digging in. Planet Sun also on site suncare support at the recent “Race Around the Hat” OC-1 (one man) paddling race . Staged at and around the famous China Man’s Hat on Oahu’s east shore making for a beautiful and challenging venue. Paddle On.
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Sun+Rite Organic Antiseptic Body Sprays

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Karen Baxter showed me a product called Sun+Rite which is an all natural antiseptic spray to fight infections like staph and allow cuts to heal quicker. Karen explains it in the video.
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Battle of the Paddle California Will See Record Turnout, October 2 & 3

RAINBOW SANDALS BATTLE OF THE PADDLE
CONTINUES TO SET RECORDS

More Than 700 Competitors &
80 Vendors See Opportunities of SUP Lifestyle

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2010 Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle California
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Starboard Maui Downwinder Video

This was sent to us via email by Karen Baxter.

Aloha All –

This is a great youtube video of Connor and Bart. The Original DVD is about 20 minutes, put together for Starboard Advertising & Promotions.

Bill Boyum – Videographer
Keith Baxter – Jet Ski Driver
Connor Baxter – Starboard Team Rider
Bart de Zwart – Starboard Team Rider
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Stand Up Paddling Tips from Zane Schweitzer

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Zane Schweitzer is the grandson of the guy that invented the windsurfer so it’s not surprising that he’s an accomplished windsurfer along with being a great stand up paddler. In the video below, Zane gives beginner some advice. Also, see what Zane means by the paddle being his ‘third leg’.
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Surftech San-O Carbon Stand Up Paddle

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Here’s a preview of the new Surftech carbon paddle. They have a full carbon model and a carbon/fiberglass model. Both are really light and I was surprised how light the carbon/fiberglass version is. The largest blade size is 9.5″, a bit large for my personal taste but perfect for outrigger paddling. I ended up cutting one of these paddles down to 52″ and use it with my OC-1. I love it for OC-1. It weighs 15 oz which is lighter than my Apple iPad. Continue reading ‘Surftech San-O Carbon Stand Up Paddle’

Rock n’ Rollers… the Battle of the Paddle is on the horizon !!!

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-O.K. ROCK N’ ROLLERS …Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection & Webcast inspired by The SUP Company coming soon to Dana Point California October 2 & 3 !!!

-SUP RACERS get a head start by registering online now… BoP Online Registrations – click here
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C4 Waterman Sand Island Demo Day

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FREE DEMO DAY

 
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Surf Nano Products at the 2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii

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Here’s demo of the Surf Nano Product (SNP) by Tom Warnke. This was shot at the Hawaii Battle of the Paddle 2010. I did a test with this stuff in an earlier post but I thought I’d get the demo on video straight from the horse’s mouth. SNP is supposed to make your board faster by reducing friction and drag. You’ll have to test it for yourself.
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Highlight Videos from Brazil now online

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Highlight videos from Brazil now online

Highlight videos from Trials and all rounds of the Main event are now online at www.standupworldtour.com: watch as the very best in the world battle it out in great waves down in Ibiraquera, South Brazil for the Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest. We apologize for the delay in posting these videos as a result of poor internet connection on location.
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MAN ON A PADDLE: Archie Kalepa’s mystical stand up paddle ride down the Grand Canyon

MAN ON A PADDLE

Hawaiian Archie Kalepa’s mystical stand up paddle ride down the Grand Canyon. A portal into the soul of the world’s largest living cathedral. Riding the 10-6 cMac ATB iSUP.


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