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In this next video, Todd explains the proper design of a stand up paddle in more detail. The bottom line is, a paddle should have the right shape, blade angle and surface design to get maximum efficiency.
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Todd talks about the importance of paddle design and the differences between SUP and other paddle sports. It’s all about efficiency in the water and doing it with the right paddles as Todd explains. He also shares paddling techniques and tips on choosing the right gear.
Continue reading ‘Todd Bradley – SUP Paddles and Downwind Tips Part 1′
I saw Sam and his Vortice SP 14 footer at the Duke’s Race a while back. Here he is to show us his creation that was shaped by Dave Parmenter and glassed by Sam Pa’e.
Continue reading ‘Sam Pa’e C4 Waterman Vortice SP’
I’ve been doing a lot of distance and downwind paddling lately and got a chance to ask Todd Bradley, a champion paddler, for his insights. This is a video that I’ve watched over and over already.
Continue reading ‘Downwind Stand Up (SUP) Racing Tips with Todd Bradley – Video’
Here’s a video of Kaipo talking about the 14′ C4 Waterman Vortice XP Carbon Fiber Racing Board. He also gives riding/racing tips in the video. Check it out.
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Here’s a short clip of the thruster I installed on the Surftech Takayama. I used True Ames 4.5″ fins.
For the most part, I liked it. It turns tighter and it didn’t feel like it was gonna slide out. The problem that I had w/ it was that when you get towards the nose, it makes it kinda harder to nose ride. I guess riding this board as a thruster may not make a lot of sense because if I have a smaller board I can ride that one straight off the tail. But the Takayama seems like it wants to be ridden all around the board, the nose, the tail. Actually, after talking to Takayama, that’s exactly what he said.
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Here are a few videos I took from a past demo day where we got to try out the C4 Waterman Vortice.
Continue reading ‘C4 Waterman Vortice by Boardworks Impressions’
Here’s a video clip of Eric Wehner and Teene talking about the Surftech Infinity 11′. The board is 11′ long, 28″ wide and 4 3/4″ thick.
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I did this interview with Joe Bark last month over the phone. I just learned about Joe while getting more and more into the SUP distance paddling arena. Joe is famous for his paddleboards and is now expanding into stand ups. He’s got a new 14′ SUP racer coming out from Surftech in the future and we got the scoops in advance. I haven’t gotten any date for the board release but it hopefully will be by Q1 2009.
Continue reading ‘Joe Bark Interview – Board Previews and Tips’
Here’s a quick view of my C4 Waterman Vortice by Boardworks. This video was done a while back. I’ve been going through all the unfinished posts that I have and found a number of them that were never posted. This is one of them.
Another stand up paddle board from Sam Pa’e. This one is an 8 footer and looks pretty cool. That colorful pad on top of the board is actually the same as those rubber pads you can buy at Home Depot. This board was much easier to stand on than his 7′10″. It’s also something like 34″ wide which makes it stable.
My wife got one of these surf inspired shirts and wanted to write about it so here it is:
I was so thrilled to receive The Ryde t-shirt in the mail! When opening the package and taking out the shirt I noticed immediately the quality of the shirt, the color was vibrant and the material was soft. I couldnʼt wait to put it on and feel it against my skin. Upon putting it on, I immediately noticed that the shirt fit perfect to size and the material was very soft and comfortable. Continue reading ‘Shirts by The Ryde’
Here’s a short clip of my 5 year old son Buddy stand up paddling on a Surftech Blacktip. This is now his favorite board. I’ve been trying to get him on other boards for a while now but this one is like standing on land so he’s comfortable.
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Brian Keaulana talks about different stand up boards. There’s also a segment in the video where he gives a lot of tips, specially for beginners. Check it out.
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I just got this sneak peek from Surftech to show what’s new in 2009. This shows all the boards, current and new including the new Joe Bark 14’ racing SUP coming out sometime in 2009. These will be on display at the ASR show in September and some are just a preview.
Continue reading ‘Surftech 2009 Stand Up Paddle Gear Preview’
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