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June 30th, 2015 by evan
Here’s episode 2 of Board Meeting, our new SUP show where we talk about all things stand up paddle surfing and racing. In this episode, Robert and I talk about how to prepare for the Molokai 2 Oahu SUP race. We discuss training, fitness, nutrition, using the proper equipment, logistics, and a whole lot more to help you guys get ready for one of the toughest races in the SUP racing calendar.
Continue reading ‘Board Meeting Episode 2: Preparing for the Molokai 2 Oahu SUP Race – Part 1′
February 5th, 2015 by robert
In these two videos I talk about a shoulder injury I have been dealing with for over a year and what worked for me. I hope this helps others.
Continue reading ‘SUP Shoulder Injury – Dealing with Injuries and What Helps’
September 28th, 2014 by robert
Surfing on raceboards is a lot of fun and a great skill to practice if you want to get faster on downwind runs, it’s all about surfing the bumps. Surfing these big long boards also allows you to catch and surf waves that others can’t, which opens up all kinds of uncrowded spots and smaller waves that are barely breaking that you can catch from way outside, surf and ENJOY. Continue reading ‘SUP Surfing on Downwind Race boards is FUN!’
September 21st, 2014 by robert
Between our Blue Planet SUP clinics and private and group lessons, we have helped hundreds of customers to learn how to stand up paddle. The best way to learn the basics and start having fun on the water with minimum frustration is by taking a lesson with a well qualified instructor that can help you learn proper technique from the start. If you don’t have the opportunity to do that, the next best thing is to read up and watch instructional videos that will help you avoid common mistakes and don’t let bad habits become engrained. Continue reading ‘Introduction to SUP: Tips for Beginner Stand Up Paddlers’
September 18th, 2014 by robert
One of the most common questions we get from people interested in renting SUP’s from us is how to transport the boards to the beach without a roof rack. The video shows how we strap boards to the roof, everything you need is included in our low rental fees. You can safely transport up to 3 stacked SUP’s on almost any car using this method. The EVA pads and straps are available on our website at:
http://blueplanetsurf.com/products/eva-foam-blocks
(click thumbnail to launch video)
September 11th, 2013 by robert
I recently returned from a River trip through the Grand Canyon. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. I put together two videos documenting the trip. The first is video is the shorter one, showing just the most difficult rapid in the Grand Canyon, called Lava Falls. I went through the rapid with my Stand Up Paddleboard (note: I said with the board, not on the board 
). My 14 year old niece, Emily Williams rowed through it on a big raft and may be the youngest girl to have rowed through Lava Falls rapid. Continue reading ‘Grand Canyon SUP River Trip – August 2013′
July 23rd, 2013 by evan
Robert Stehlik sent us this video with him and Greg Pavao on a few training runs in preparation for the Molokai to Oahu race this Sunday. They are both riding the Blue Planet 14′x28″ Bump Rider race SUP and from watching the video are getting some great glides. Continue reading ‘Molokai Training Video’
April 4th, 2013 by davi
Part of our stand up paddle instructional series, this segment introduces us to the surf zone and the precautions we should take as we venture into the ocean with our SUP board. Be sure to circle back and check out the entire series at Werner TV.
Continue reading ‘SUP: Getting Started In The Surf – Part 2′
March 28th, 2013 by davi
Part of our stand up paddle instructional series, this segment introduces us to the surf zone and the precautions we should take as we venture into the ocean with our SUP board.
Continue reading ‘SUP: Getting Started In The Surf – Part 1′
March 21st, 2013 by davi
Part of our stand up paddle instructional series, this segment focuses on bracing strokes. Taylor takes us through hand and elbow position and how to incorporate your blade and body to stabilize yourself.
Continue reading ‘SUP: Bracing Video’
March 14th, 2013 by davi
Our latest SUP instructional video features skills to make turning easier. Be sure to check out all of our videos at Werner TV.
Continue reading ‘SUP Instructional Video: Turning’
March 7th, 2013 by davi
Part of our stand up paddle instructional series, this segment focuses on driving downward with the top hand and bending slightly at the waist to gain a more efficient forward stroke. Drive with the duck!
Continue reading ‘SUP Forward Stroke – Segment 4′
March 4th, 2013 by robert
Downwind runs are exciting and fun. In the surf, you are often waiting for a set or your turn to catch the next wave. On a downwinder, there are no crowds, you have long windswells that stretch across the whole ocean to play with, you are always on the move, going from one glide to the next, surfing the bumps.
Continue reading ‘Narrated Downwind Run – Hawaii Kai Run Tips by Robert Stehlik’
February 28th, 2013 by davi
In this segment of our SUP Instructional series we delve deeper into the forward stroke and examine how hip rotation can add power and additional catch length to your stroke.
Continue reading ‘SUP Forward Stroke – Segment 3′
February 26th, 2013 by davi
Our SUP Instructional videos have been getting great reviews. This Thursday we will be releasing the next installment SUP Forward Stroke: Segment 3.
Continue reading ‘SUP Instructional Videos Keep On Rolling From Werner Paddles’
