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November 17th, 2007 by edgardo
Jeff of Wet Feet takes us through their inventory of paddles from a variety manufacturers namely C4, Surftech, and Quick Blade. He also talks about the materials of each paddles and what they’re good for.
Wet Feet offers a wide choice of paddles so there should be something that fits your paddle preferences from them.
Watch Jeff explain the different designs and shapes from the T-grip, to the shaft, to the blade.
Continue reading ‘Stand Up Paddles at Wet Feet Hawaii – Video Part 1′
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Download November 16th, 2007 by edgardo
Tropical Blends Surf has taken on the experimental process of finding new, more efficient paddle designs that also suits stand up paddle surfing best. We get to hear about the qualities of these paddles that veer away from the “traditional” bent-blade stand up paddles.
I find the new straight-blade design logical, as I hear it being explained, but let’s see how the general public sees this new paddle design. I guess it’s all part of the growth and development of stand up paddle surfing.
Watch the video and gather a whole different perspective on paddle design and dynamics.
Continue reading ‘Tropical Blends Surf Stand Up Paddles Video – Part 2′
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Tropical Blends Surf has taken on the experimental process of finding new, more efficient paddle designs that also suits stand up paddle surfing best. We get to hear about the qualities of these paddles that veer away from the “traditional” bent-blade stand up paddles.
I find the new straight-blade design logical, as I hear how it is explained on the video, but let’s see how the general public accepts this new paddle design. I guess it’s all part of the growth and development of stand up paddle surfing.
Watch the video and gather a whole different perspective on paddle design and dynamics.
Continue reading ‘Tropical Blends Surf Stand Up Paddles Video – Part 1′
Tropical Blends Surf Stand Up Paddles - Part 1 [5:56m]:
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Download November 13th, 2007 by evan
Ron House takes us around his shop and showcases his stand up paddle catamaran (Standamaran). The board is 14 feet long and has won most of the races it has been in, as he narrates in the video.
Continue reading ‘Ron House Stand Up Paddle Surf Board Catamaran (Standamaran) – Video’
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Download November 11th, 2007 by evan
After riding the F-16 and the C4 prototype racing stand up paddle boards a while back I asked Todd Bradley if I could borrow the C4 boards while he went on his trip to Tahiti. Todd said that the boards were going to someone else while he was gone but I could borrow the F-16. Not a bad concession, huh? I picked up the board and finally got a chance to ride it.
The last session on the F-16 was in moderate winds and high chop. I had a hard time balancing and using the steering mechanism. I asked Jeff from Wet Feet if this was normal and he told me that it needed to be really windy to get the full effect of the F-16. On Thursday, October 25, I did a second downwind stand up paddle run with my friend Kekoa. He went on the Angulo 11′9″ and I went on Todd’s F-16. The F-16 is 16’ X 27 3/8” X 5 1/4” and the Angulo is 11′9″ X 31″ X 4.25″. Continue reading ‘F-16 Stand Up Paddle Racing Board Second Impression with Video’
November 9th, 2007 by edgardo
Check out the Blane Chambers 10′0″ production stand up paddle surfboard, which according to Tropical Blends is designed more for surfing but still paddles well. The board is very light as you can see from the video. The rocker is also pretty much emphasized, which makes the board loose and match the waves.
Continue reading ‘Blane Chambers 10′ Production Stand Up Paddle Surfboard Video’
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I try to limit describing my surf sessions as epic… in all, maybe a dozen sessions a year may even qualify as epic status. This year with work and travel, my epic sessions have been far and few. Well, yesterday definitely classifies as an epic SUP session. Continue reading ‘Epic SUP Session’
November 6th, 2007 by evan
I found a new use for the 2 small leash plugs on the C4 Waterman stand up paddle surfboards. They were designed initially to have the velcro attach around a paddle and use as a handle but I need stronger velcro for when the wind picks up. I also don’t like carrying the board that way very much. Continue reading ‘Stand Up Paddle Board Carrying Strap for C4 Waterman Stand Up Paddle Boards’
November 5th, 2007 by carnetw
It’s summer somewhere in the world… oh yeh.. in New Zealand. Too bad for the kiwis they are all experiencing a winter revival. The last two weeks have seen a swath of winter type storms brewing in the SPAC producing some of the biggest south swells of the season – in Nov. Good for us in Hawaii. There is basically surf all over the island. Blane emailed to say the Northshore was firing the past couple of days. I went out in town this morning to find some pretty fat waves rolling through out in the Waikiki bay. A couple Standup Surfers trying to battle the ferocious winds. A pretty amazing change from the super oily glassy conditions we had on Sat. Hope you are finding time to get out and catch some! As a special treat before the holidays, my buddies at Tactics have extended a 15% discount to all Standup Paddle Surf readers for tons of quality surf, skate, and snow gear. Just click on the image below and make sure to use the code “Paddle” when you check out.
November 5th, 2007 by evan
I found this cool video of some girls having fun while stand up paddle surfing. They look like beginners but are doing pretty well. I’m wondering where this was filmed so if anyone knows please post a comment.
Click here for the Stand Up Paddle Surfing Girls Video: Continue reading ‘Stand Up Paddle Surfing Girls Video’
November 4th, 2007 by evan
C4 Waterman is giving away a free DVD of “Stand Up Paddle Surfing – Hawaiian Style Vol. 1″, a how-to video on stand up paddle surfing, for every purchase of a C4 Waterman Stand Up Paddle. Promo runs until December 15, 2007.
November 3rd, 2007 by evan
Since I missed the stand up paddle surf division finals in the HASA surf contest at Queen’s Beach in Waikiki, Oahu, I paddled out past the break where I saw a bunch of stand up paddle surfers. It was a great day for first timers and it just brought back memories of my first attempt at stand up paddle surfing.
I’ve known Candice Appleby briefly since I see her surfing in Waikiki and at contests so I wasn’t surprised that she beat all the guys and took first place in the stand up paddle surf division of the contest. Candice won on a Blane Chambers production 10′ stand up paddle surf board from Tropical Blends Surf Hawaii and a C4 Waterman hybrid paddle with carbon blade and wood shaft (which she won at the Duke’s OceanFest contest in September). Continue reading ‘Stand Up Paddle Surf Girl that Rips – Candice Appleby and her dad’
November 2nd, 2007 by evan
I visited Wet Feet and checked out the Brian Caldwell 9′4″ custom board — 27 inches wide and 3 ¾ thick. The board rides well on overhead waves and has a lot of interesting concaves and angles.
Doug explains more about the board on the video.
Continue reading ‘Custom Brian Caldwell 9-4 Stand Up Paddle Surfboard Video’
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Download November 1st, 2007 by evan
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY WET FEET HAWAII … GET IN ON THE SALE-ABRATIONS THIS WEEKEND IN THE AINA HAINA SHOPPING CENTER! Saturday Nov. 3rd, 10am to 6pm….refreshments and door prize giveaways.
Get a head start on Christmas shopping with Hawaii’s standup surfing specialists or treat yourself to one of the following promotions:
UNTIL CHRISTMAS Buy a standup board and paddle and get a free standup board bag.
Buy a C4 Paddle and get a free paddle bag and how to Standup DVD.
Checkout the new 10′ Surftech Laird Standups in Tufflite and Softop versions.
Buy one and get a free Surftech Laird paddle. Continue reading ‘Happy Birthday Wet Feet Hawaii’
