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Champion SUP and canoe paddler Travis Grant shares with us his new paddle stroke technique which he learned from paddling guru John Puakea.
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Here are some more paddling tips, this time from canoe paddler Bill Pratt. Bill also shares his thoughts on the new Kahekai OC1 Canoe by Puakea Designs.
Continue reading ‘OC1 Canoe Paddling Technique 101 on Kahekai OC1 Canoe with Bill Pratt’
Canoe designer and championship coach, John Puakea teaches us the Tahitian paddling technique that Shell Va’a is using to dominate the canoe races. In this video, John breaks down the Tahitian paddling stroke taught to him by Gerard Teva by using videos of champion paddlers from California and Tahiti.
Continue reading ‘John Puakea Teaches the Tahitian Paddle Technique with Video Analysis’
Canoe designer and championship coach, John Puakea teaches us the Tahitian paddling technique that Shell Va’a is using to dominate the canoe races. This technique is almost opposite to what we are used to hearing. Now it’s time to try it out and make it work.
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Photo by Michel Terrien
Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will discuss his recent interview with Connor Baxter at the Starboard distributor meeting. In the interview, Connor talked about paddle length and his unique stroke technique.
Continue reading ‘Board Meeting Episode 21: Connor Baxter Paddle Technique Discussion’
Here are some quick tips on riding the SIC Bullet 14 v2 SUP race board on the waves.
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Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I have a special guest, racecar driver, model, and actress Verena Mei.
Verena recently moved back to Hawaii and has taken up stand up paddle boarding. She shares her experiences and some of the challenges she encountered while learning how to stand up paddle.
Continue reading ‘Board Meeting Episode 19: SUP Stand Up Paddle Boarding Talk with Verena Mei’
Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will continue with our discussion about the basics of SUP surfing or stand up paddle surfing.
For this part, we will talk about how to catch and ride waves on a SUP stand paddle surf board. We hope you enjoyed our basics of SUP surfing series. Aloha and see you on the water!
Continue reading ‘Board Meeting Episode 18: SUP Stand Up Paddle Surfing Basics Part 3 – Catching Waves’
Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will continue with our discussion about the basics of SUP surfing or stand up paddle surfing.
For this part, we will talk about the top three things or the “3 P’s” you need to get started with SUP surfing or stand up paddle surfing: Preparation, Practice, and Perseverance.
Continue reading ‘Board Meeting Ep. 17: SUP Stand Up Paddle Surfing Basics Part 2 – Top 3 Things Needed To Get Started’
Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this and the next two episodes, Robert and I will talk about the basics of SUP surfing or stand up paddle surfing.
Continue reading ‘Board Meeting Episode 16: SUP Stand Up Paddle Surfing Basics Part 1 – Etiquette’
Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will talk about tow-in surfing.
Continue reading ‘Board Meeting Episode 15: Tow-In Surfing’
The best treatment I’ve come across when dealing with shoulder injuries is RICE. Rest – Ice – Compression – Elevation. Although I own a Game Ready system, I use Hyperice when on the go because it’s portable and simple to use. Shoulder Icing is one of the best ways to stay in action. Our shoulders can’t heal until the inflammation is gone and one of the most effective ways to battle inflammation is ice.
Continue reading ‘Hyperice Shoulder Ice System for Stand Up Paddlers’
Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will talk about some tips and drills that you can practice in flat water to help you get ready for riding bumps or catching waves on a SUP stand up paddle board.
Continue reading ‘Board Meeting Episode 13: Paddling Drills’
If you are new to downwind stand up paddle boarding, and want to get ready to do some open ocean downwinders, these are some tips and drills you can practice in flat water to help you get ready for riding bumps on a SUP. Check the bottom of this page for information on coached downwinders.
This post is focused on downwinders and catching/ gliding on bumps, but this drill is also helpful for catching breaking waves if you want to learn to stand up paddle surf.
Continue reading ‘SUP Tips: Catching Waves and Bumps- Flatwater drills to help you get ready for open ocean stand up paddle boarding’
Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will talk about using Youtube to promote your products, store, services, or brand and earn money at the same time.
Continue reading ‘Board Meeting Episode 12: Youtube’
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