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October 29th, 2010 by evan
I was watching the live webcast of the Molokai Hoe race (OC Paddler TV did an awesome job with this) a couple weeks ago and heard the info on how Luke Evslin, one of the founders of Kamanu Composites got into an accident during the race in which the boat’s propeller ran into him. At the time, the announcers didn’t know his condition but since then we now know that he could have died. From the look of the wounds and the stories around the situation, it’s amazing he lived but I think the future has great things in store for Luke. How else can you explain it?
Continue reading ‘Luke Evslin – Get Well Soon!’
October 28th, 2010 by davi
The XTERRA World Championships is truly a magical thing. The vibe, the people, the power, the earth, the challenge all wrapped into a 1 mile swim, 20 mile bike and 7.5 mile run- in the lava and dirt. I will come out of character here to tell you that this “experience” is atop the world’s greatest sporting venues. The Olympics, Tour de France, Masters, etc.. just don’t have the same rock-n-roll. Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Sport Report 2010 XTERRA World Championships’
October 25th, 2010 by davi
Surftech Transitions into Multisport Market
October 26, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) Surftech, the worldwide leader in Surfboard and Stand Up Paddleboard manufacturing has once again broken new ground by being the first stand up paddle company to cross over into the Multisport market!
Continue reading ‘Surftech Branches out into Multisport Market’
October 25th, 2010 by evan
I had the opportunity to check out the Quickblade tent at the 2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii. Jim Terrell, founder of Quickblade, showed me their latest racing paddle, the Quickblade Magic DSI 28. It has an interesting design where instead of having a flat paddle surface, the Magic DSI 28 has ‘dimples’ like a golf ball. This surface, according to Jim provides more ‘grip’ when paddling and may allow for a smaller blade.
Continue reading ‘Quickblade Magic DSI 28 and Sweeper Paddles with Jim Terrell’
October 21st, 2010 by evan
Here are some pictures I took from 2010 Cline Mann Race which was held a while back. This race was during the 6 man canoe regatta season which I participated in…kinda. I got sick a few weeks into the season and was laid out for a couple weeks. I was out of the water for almost a month. I only paddled in the first and last race of the season. I wish I could have been strong for the whole season.
Continue reading ‘2010 Cline Mann Memorial Paddleboard Race’
October 17th, 2010 by evan
Kevin Seid from Everpaddle showed me a couple of their SUP board accessories, the Everpaddle Deck bag and the Everpaddle Elastic Cord Netting. These are great options for touring, cruising or camping. The bag and net are light weight and look pretty durable. Kevin, the founder of Everpaddle is an avid SUP paddler and racer and has worked hard on his line of product for the past few years. I first met Kevin when he came out with a bamboo stand up paddle. These accessories round out his line of gear for SUP.
Continue reading ‘Everpaddle SUP Deck Bag and Elastic Cord Netting’
October 13th, 2010 by evan
After spending some time training and going on a few downwind runs with the S.I.C. Bullet 17′4″, I decided to shoot this video and share my thoughts on how the Bullet compares with the S.I.C. F-16 V2. Mark Raaphorst covered some of this in the video we shot with the Bullet earlier. I thought a visual where you can see the differences with the boards side by side would be helpful.
Continue reading ‘S.I.C. Bullet 17′4″ and S.I.C. F-16 V2 Comparison’
October 12th, 2010 by davi
Werner Paddles has lunched a new Bent Shaft Stand Up Paddle aimed squarely at the fastest growing categories of Stand Up Paddling, cruising, fitness and racing.
“Our new Bent Shaft SUP is the best choice for dedicated paddlers who want to gentle to their bodies while getting more power for the same amount of effort,” say Jim Miller, Werner’s Marketing Manager.
Continue reading ‘Werner’s New Bent Shaft SUP’s Give More Power’
October 10th, 2010 by davi
Recap of the BOP Event in California by Connor Baxter
Another great event here in California at the 2010 Dana Point Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle. There were a total of five races involved with the Battle of the Paddle over 2 days. There is the main event, which is the Elite race, the Open Age group race, Distance race, Team Relay, and the Kids race. I competed in the Elite race, Open Age group, Distance race, and Team Relay.
Continue reading ‘2010 Battle of the Paddle California – Recap by Connor Baxter’
October 9th, 2010 by evan
Here are some interviews I filmed during the 2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii. I know these are pretty late but they’re well worth sharing.
Continue reading ‘2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii Interviews with Danny Ching, Sparky Longley, George Kam and Scott Gamble’
October 8th, 2010 by davi
Aloha from the Golden State. A special 2010 “Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle” edition of the Planet Sport Report
2010 Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle 2010
Two Words: UN, REAL. Thousands of Paddlers, to include the best of breed, gather in Dana Point, California annually for this “world series of paddling” event. Mr. Sunshine on site with suncare offerings- stoked to be part of it, and Planet Sun Waterman hero Duane DeSoto competed. Staged at Doheny State Beach, the event boasted a 2 day venue of distance, sprint, and relay races. Delicious SoCal backdrops, bods and vibe all included free of charge – see the first pic. Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Sport Report, October 5, 2010 – 2010 Battle of the Paddle, Iron Man, XTERRA’
October 6th, 2010 by davi
Big Island to host the Stand Up World Tour Finals
The Waterman League is proud to announce that the Island of Hawaii, otherwise known as the Big Island, will host the climactic Finals of the Stand Up World Tour for 2010. From the 10th – 19th December, all eyes will be on Honoli’i, on the North East of the Big Island for a fitting conclusion to a spectacular year for the Stand Up World Tour and its athletes. With a Title Race now firmly in place between Hawaii’s Kai Lenny and France’s Peyo Lizarazu, Honoli’i will provide the perfect setting for the final showdown between these two phenomenal athletes. You can see more on this at www.standupworldtour.com.
Continue reading ‘Countdown to the Hawaii Island Finals is now on!’
October 5th, 2010 by evan
Here’s a preview of the Bark 12′6″ race SUP but in the Surftech construction. Joe Bark gave a really thorough overview on this model a while back so I’ll try not to repeat everything he said.
Continue reading ‘Surftech Bark 12′6″ Competitor SUP Racing Board’
October 3rd, 2010 by davi
MEDIA CONTACT: Jodi Wilmott, Email or +1.808.258-8533
HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES AVAILABLE TO ACCREDITED MEDIA UPON REQUEST
CHING REPEATS WITH DISTANCE WIN AT
RAINBOW SANDALS BATTLE OF THE PADDLE
Above: Stars of the BOP Show –
Danny Ching (R), Jamie Mitchell (L), “Sparky” (C)
Photo: Pat Huber
Continue reading ‘Ching Repeat at Battle of the Paddle California’
