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March 4th, 2010 by evan
This is Gayle’s first time ever to do a Hawaii-Kai run and she already paddles like a pro as you’ll see in the video. Gayle also did a great job as the camera operator on a number of the other pocket coaching videos. Gayle is a Hawaii expatriate that lives in the mainland so she was super happy to be in the water in Hawaii. Click below for the video.
Continue reading ‘Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Gayle’
February 23rd, 2010 by evan
These next couple of videos from Todd Bradley’s ‘pocket coaching’ series are with Randy Lui-Kwan. Randy just got into SUP paddling in 2009 but don’t let that fool you because I’ve watched him improve super fast and now is averaging very good times for downwinders. I met Randy when Harris Chang sold him a SUP and then invited him to come with us. Now I paddle with Randy quite a bit.
Continue reading ‘Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Randy’
February 16th, 2010 by evan
This next video of Todd Bradley’s ‘pocket coaching’ series is with Harris Chang AKA Harns (ever since the 2009 Coast Guard Race). Harris and I got into downwinders and SUP around the same time and both of us have been racking our brains on how to improve. This is a good video of Harris’ improvement during Todd’s coaching session. Continue reading ‘Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Harris’
February 11th, 2010 by evan
Here’s Todd Bradley’s ‘pocket coaching’ session with Ray Shiraishi. Ray is riding an early model custom SIC F-14 and I think he weighs 150 lbs or so. Ray is already a pretty fast racer who did the Molokai Channel race tandem last year. This video is a good example how someone with some experience and who trains a lot can improve with small adjustments to technique. Continue reading ‘Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Ray’
February 1st, 2010 by evan
There’s been some confusion regarding how Todd Bradley uses his top arm to push forward during his paddle stroke. I was at his office and started asking him to clarify the technique and then thought it would be better to just film his explanation.
Continue reading ‘Todd Bradley Paddling Tips – Top Arm and Grip’
January 27th, 2010 by evan
Before we get to the actual ‘pocket coaching’ part of this series, I wanted to introduce our coach first, Todd Bradley. Todd is co-founder of C4 Waterman and has over 40 years of ocean experience. He has done over 50 Molokai crossings and won the SUP division in the 2005 Quiksilver Molokai to Oahu race. Aside from stand up paddling, Todd also competes in other paddling sports such as OC1 and OC6, of which he has also won several championships. Todd has also competed in other forms of watersports including outrigger sailing canoes, catamaran racing, surfing and open ocean paddleboard racing.
Continue reading ‘Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Todd’
January 21st, 2010 by evan
Here is session 2 of Todd Bradley’s ‘pocket coaching’ series. During the first session, I found out it was difficult to get good footage while paddling at the same time. This time Todd brought his jet ski with him and one of us would ride with him to take the video while he coaches.
Continue reading ‘Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Introduction’
January 4th, 2010 by evan
Here’s part 2 of the first series of pocket coaching with Todd Bradley.
Continue reading ‘Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Part 2′
December 20th, 2009 by evan
This post is going to kick off a short series of video training that we were fortunate enough to be a part of. Todd Bradley, who’s been a top paddler for over 30 years and has over 50 Molokai crossings mentioned to me he was going to start offering personal paddle coaching called ‘pocket coaching’. I convinced him to use me and a few friends as the guinea pigs and we had 2 sessions. During the first session, which the video below is from, we realized that to get a proper video, we should be on a jet ski. That’s coming in the future as we finish the editing.
Continue reading ‘Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Part 1′
November 25th, 2009 by evan
I recently picked up a pair of Hobie polarized sunglasses at the Battle of the Paddle 2009 in California and so far so good. Prior to using these sunglasses I used Sea Specs because they are polarized, light, have a neck strap and are fairly inexpensive. I think they cost me $50 or so and I got the Hobie’s on sale for $40.
Continue reading ‘Hobie Polarized Sunglasses for SUP Sea Specs and RainX’
November 16th, 2009 by davi
By Tommy Callan and Suzie Cooney
Paddle Surfing was started back in the 40’s by the Waikiki Beach boys on Oahu. They would use their outrigger paddles to “paddle surf” their big boards around the tourists and take pictures.
Today, Stand Up Paddling is the fastest growing water sport on the planet due to its easy learning curve. Though you may have seen surf legends Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama or Robby Naish surfing huge waves, there are plenty of calm waters around Maui to learn on. Pretty much anyone can do it and it’s making surfers out of everyone.
Continue reading ‘Intro to Stand Up Paddling and Fitness Video’
October 8th, 2009 by evan
A few weeks ago I got a chance to join some of the fastest downwind paddlers on a practice run before the Duke’s Oceanfest Race. The plan was to shoot some video tips from each of them but my Sanyo Xacti E2 died a few minutes into it. Here’s what I was able to get from Ekolu before the camera died. Continue reading ‘Downwind SUP Run and Tips from Ekolu Kalama’
August 28th, 2009 by evan
This is Todd Bradley of C4 Waterman’s last installment of the paddle technique video series.
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August 18th, 2009 by evan
Here is part 2 of my interview with Dave Parmenter at the Kaimana Beach. This part focuses on tips for downwinders. Check out the video and get some more tips from the C4 Waterman co-founder.
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August 9th, 2009 by evan
Here is Todd Bradley of C4 Waterman on his second installment of the paddle technique video series. Continue reading ‘Todd Bradley Teaches Proper Paddle Technique #2 – Video’
