New Paddles and Boards at Wet Feet Hawaii
April 13th, 2008 by admin 
New Paddles
Quickblade Wood Veneer/Carbon
Width: 8.75 Length: 15.5
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Archive for the 'Gear Previews' Category
Joe Blair 8-9 Stand Up Paddle Board – Video
April 10th, 2008 by evan 
I got a chance to hang out with Joe Blair during his recent trip to Oahu’s north shore. We surfed everyday and had a blast on this new 8′9″ x 30″ x 4.25″ stand up board. I was shocked that at 220 lbs I could stand on it comfortably. In fact, once I got used to the 8′9″ I couldn’t go back to the 9′11″. It just felt too big. So the 9′11″ has been passed on to my buddy.
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Stand Up Paddle Quiver
April 1st, 2008 by evan
It’s pretty amazing to me how many paddle options there are now. Along with the stock paddles, I’ve been tinkering with shapes and sizes I like. Here’s what I have currently. I also have some Leleo Kinimaka wood paddles but those are with other people currently.
F-17′6″ and the ASS
March 28th, 2008 by edgardo 
Doug Lock talks about the dimension and performance of the F-17′6″, and shows the Active Steering System he attached on a 15′ board.
Upcoming Stand Up Paddle Events
March 16th, 2008 by admin
Here are a couple of upcoming events you may want to check out:
Event #1:
Encinitas Moonlight Beach Paddle / Swim
Presented by Nixon www.nixonnow.com (Watches for winners)
May 17, 2008
10 Mile Paddleboard/SUP race from Oceanside to Moonlight Beach
www.encinitasrace.com
Contact: Dan Van Dyck dvandyck@pcfs.net
Day: (760)436-3589
Circular Saw Meets Paddle – C4 Diamond E
February 27th, 2008 by evan
Disclaimer: This is not a production C4 paddle.
What happens when you mix a C4 paddle and a circular saw?
You get the Diamond E model paddle – named by me.
I have to say that I love this paddle for surfing. So far, it has the best ‘feel’ for me personally. This paddle has less initial ‘bite’ when first entering the water. Some like that, some don’t. Continue reading ‘Circular Saw Meets Paddle – C4 Diamond E’
First Adjustable Length Stand Up Paddle Preview
January 22nd, 2008 by evan
I love going to the C4 headquarters because I always get a chance to see the newest stuff coming out. I’ve watched Todd since I met him early last year work on an adjustable length paddle and was stoked to see it’s actually going into production.
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Kahuna Big Stick Longboard SUP Skateboard by Kahuna Creations
January 3rd, 2008 by edgardo
I saw this Kahuna Creations Big Stick and Kahuna SUP Skateboard at the C4 HQ and got a quick demo from Liam (the star of the C4 promo video). He showed his moves down a steep hill and just missed eating the pavement. The ground was pretty wet so he’s trying not to slip.
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New Surftech Laird Boards by Ron House at Wet Feet
December 29th, 2007 by edgardo
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Below are the specs and other related information on the 11′6″ Softop Surftech Laird, and 10′ Surftech Laird Stand Up Paddle Surfboards by Ron House available at Wet Feet.
Here’s a description of the Laird stand up paddle surfboards from www.surftech.com. Designed specifically for standup paddling, the Laird standup paddleboard has a wide and thick template with a flat bottom for stability. Low rocker for speed and pulled in tail for maneuverability.
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Tropical Blends Surf Stand Up Paddle Board Fin Talk Video – Part 2
December 28th, 2007 by evan
Jim of Tropical Blends Surf talks about the different type of fin box that they have on their surfboards and why they use such. He also explains to us the importance of fins and how they affect performance on any watercraft.
He says that you don’t have to necessarily change the board if you’re not satisfied with its performance, and that the fin is a really cheap way to change the board.
Tropical Blends Surf puts a huge emphasis on fins and has on a display a variety from different manufacturers.
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Tropical Blends Surf Stand Up Paddle Board Fin Talk Video – Part 1
December 26th, 2007 by evan
Jim of Tropical Blends Surf talks about the different type of fin box that they have on their surfboards and why they use such. He also explains to us the importance of fins and how they affect performance on any watercraft.
He says that you don’t have to necessarily change the board if you’re not satisfied with its performance, and that the fin is a really cheap way to change the board.
Tropical Blends Surf puts a huge emphasis on fins and has on a display a variety from different manufacturers.
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Stand Up Paddle Boards at Wet Feet Hawaii Video
December 22nd, 2007 by evan
Jeff of Wet Feet Hawaii takes me around their establishment and shows his inventory of stand up paddle surfboards. Wet Feet has a wide array of boards from different manufacturers and shapers like Blane Chambers, Kyle Bernhardt, C4 Waterman, Surftech Laird and a bunch more.
Jeff also showcases his rental fleets for customers who want to get a feel of the boards and see what size and shape they prefer before actually buying one.
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Wet Feet’s 11′ Ben Aipa Boardworks Stand Up Paddle Surfboard
December 21st, 2007 by edgardo
Clark at Wet Feet gives us a few details on this Ben Aipa stand up paddle surfboard.
11′ 0″ (the Sting-up Ben calls it) is 28 1/16″ wide x 4 5/8″ thick. It’s actually a gun-like shape, with the narrow stinger swallow tail and a kicked up pin nose. It has 5 fin boxes (FCS) so you can run any fin set up you like. On days with larger surf you could run a big single fin for stability, or to loosen it up on smaller days try it as a Quad. This board means business, and initial reports indicate this board likes a faster wave. It’s not your casual cruiser!
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Wet Feet Da Stand Up Kine Custom Stand Up Paddle Surfboard by Brian Caldwell
December 19th, 2007 by edgardo
Here’s a preview of the Da Stand Up Kine Custom Stand Up Paddle Surfboard by Brian Caldwell. The Caldwell can be made to any size according to Jeff of Wet Feet. Typical dimensions are 9′-4″ x 27″ x 3.75″, 9′-8″ x 28″ x 3.75″, 10′-0″ x 28.5″ x 3.75″, 10′-8 x 29 x 4″.
These are high performance customs for intermediate to professional surfers.
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Doug Lock Quiver – Custom 10 Ft Wood Veneer Stand Up Paddle Surfboard
December 12th, 2007 by evan
Doug shows us his custom 10′ wood veneer stand up paddle surfboard made by Ted Spencer from Australia. The board as you can see doesn’t have an air vent compared to Doug’s other custom-made ones. He explains that the wood veneer has a solid, sandwich-like construction so that the air expanding is the last of his worries on this type of board.
Doug claims that Ted has done something unusual with the board, which he says gives the board bite and make it feel like you’re riding on an edge.
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