Sultan Guy Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 I got into this last summer and it is a great fun workout. Highly recommend trying it out even if you don't live near the surf. I have a Starboard K15 that is a rocket. SUP equivalent of a 190cm carving board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipstar Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 I played around on those starboards in 2008 prior to there being the canoe style paddleboards around the place! Awesome fun - great workout for the core and also such a pleasant way to glide through nature, with the fish, birds, etc. Cool! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Stylin' and inspiring moves from Laird: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 http://www.rainbowsandals.com/BattleOfthePaddle/HI/Videos.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 More info!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd LOVE to buy a SUP, but it's REALLY hard to find information on boards. I want something to paddle around on MN lakes...pretty simple, but don't want to bust the bank. Would be cool if I could double it on my knees...but 90% SUP. Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 by Liquid Shredder. Less expensive, three sizes, I think, and here's an ebay vendor http://cgi.ebay.com/New-LIQUID-SHREDDER-Soft-Stand-Up-Paddle-board-11FT-/330409288541?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cededa35d The goods are made in Peru, I think. Haven't seen em first-hand, but from what I know of their soft surfboards, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of the SUP's. Soft and light makes a lot of sense at my age... BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Kent, You might want to contact BOL'r Joel Parker down in South Padre Email info@spikiteboarding.com Phone 956.772.1098 Mail South Padre Island Kiteboarding, Inc. 5208 B Padre Blvd. South Padre Island, Texas 78597 Have to put in a word for Mike Doyle's SUO boards as well http://www.scsiinc.us/ Here's an inflatable board http://uliboards.com/standup.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Tom and Henry rippin... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpalka Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Nice one, SoftbootSailer :) I got into SUP last year, with the cheap-but-good Kona Samoa board and a Spanker Werner paddle. Been doing a fair amount of flatwater, but also whitewater paddling and now trying to surf... The inflatable works very well for the first two purposes, but is difficult to surf. Esp. since I don't have much surf background. The C4 Waterman stiff river boards were a lot easier to surf on. Here's the SUP thread from last year: http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=26236 Nice pics, Sultan! tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 just picked up a Kanuna Creations Big Stick to skate the bike path with very fun and an awesome workout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipstar Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Yo Kent Check out a website like www.star-board-sup.com that should get you started. It's great fun, in flat water or in a chop; a really good work out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 http://www.surfersjournal.com/journal_entry/battle-paddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 More info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'd LOVE to buy a SUP, but it's REALLY hard to find information on boards. I want something to paddle around on MN lakes...pretty simple, but don't want to bust the bank. Would be cool if I could double it on my knees...but 90% SUP. Any tips? I think Midwest Mountaineering has some SUPs in their demo fleet. They have demo nights on Nokomis regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 http://www.vimeo.com/12676408 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 a New Kona is on the way....looking forward to paddling around :) Thanks for the help on this T Palka... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Looks like fun .. but I will still with my Kayak from Current Design.. Solstice GT Kevlar... http://www.cdkayak.com/products/template/product_detail.php?IID=141&SID=b925072d3058a2e35c991e614bb5b1af Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I get it now... : ) Stoked on dapaddlefloatinround Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 http://www.backcountry.com/store/newsletter/a927/SUP-Stand-Up-Paddleboarding-101.html?cmp_id=EM_SAL1214a4&mv_pc=r105&rmid=BC_June_News&rrid=76865171 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUD Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 More info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'd LOVE to buy a SUP, but it's REALLY hard to find information on boards. I want something to paddle around on MN lakes...pretty simple, but don't want to bust the bank. Would be cool if I could double it on my knees...but 90% SUP. Any tips? Any luck finding anything local Kent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike g. Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 This is for the washington folks. Laird hamilton and a buddy at REI (SEATTLE) on fri July 9. Giving some pointers on sat somewhere. Check their web site should have more info. ________ smoke weed every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultan Guy Posted September 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 I picked up a used really cool custom unlimited racing board. It has a foot operated rudder and goes like a rocket ship. Awesome fun to paddle! I am going to use it in a 13 mile long race next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 OK that is cool looking......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 OK that is cool looking......... and tippy looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 More info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Would be cool if I could double it on my knees...but 90% SUP. Any tips? There are SUP break down paddles, but the length they break down to may not be suitable for kneeling ala canoe. Parts are sold to make break down kayak paddles, so it might be possible to cut an SUP paddle and to set up the sections to work as a canoe paddle as well. A set of straps would be needed to stow the unused section of paddle shaft while kneeling (stuffing it with styrofoam would stop it sinking). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Have spent 3 or 4 SUP sessions a week on the local river paddlin up an hour or so then just standing and floating back to my truck... the section of river is in a natural preserve so really nothing to distract but an occasional kayak or tuber....so peaceful! Thanks Tom Palka for the stoke to get going, a real Joy to be on the water here in the mountains so far from the sea. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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