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Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Recap by David

David — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:13:16 +0000

Thanks Evan and Todd.

I really enjoyed this set of vids.

David

Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Racing SUP Stand Up Paddle Board – Full Review and Videos by evan

evan — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:11:43 +0000

Scott R – I think you need to treat the S16 like a carbon OC-1. The hulls are basically like OC-1 ama’s. Maybe Mark can answer your questions.

I think the part you’re looking at is a black streak which he was trying to rub off but not totally sure.

Comment on Clay Carson Board Repair by Pureadrenalin

Pureadrenalin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:48:36 +0000

Clay does good work. When I first talked to Clay I didn’t know he does all warranty work for Joe Bark that was something really good to hear after dropping my Bark on my concrete slab.

Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Racing SUP Stand Up Paddle Board – Full Review and Videos by Scott R

Scott R — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:00:48 +0000

Hey Evan I had a couple of questions about the S16.

What happens if you fall on an ama? It’s a lot smaller than a board and I can only assume weaker as a result. The CF is made to be lighter and not stronger unless they double layer right? Will it crack? If its broken and taking on water is there enough float with the other side to get someplace safe if you’re doing a downwinder?

In the video when the fresh ama is popped out of the mold it looks like Mark is checking out a huge crack briefly. Was that a production defect that is repaired or should they start over on that one? I know next to nothing about composites.

I am very interested in this as I do a lot of out and back paddling with the wind coming from any direction. Hopefully the price may come down on this but I can’t imagine by too much.

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Comment on SUPAH Downwind Clinic this Sunday – March 14 by evan

evan — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:50:48 +0000

Jeff – I think your clinic is one of the best ways to start downwinders and SUP in general. I hope people take advantage of it.

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by evan

evan — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:45:26 +0000

JustPaddle – Sorry about the facebook comment. I must have missed it. The yellow edging is electric tape. I put it on there in case it bangs the rails or hits something it has a little bit of protection. There is a pretty big difference between the XPR and kevlar dynel paddle. The XPR is a very thin kevlar blade designed for racing and has a flexible tip. The shaft is carbon. The dynel one has a longer, higher aspect shape for the blade with the dynel for the bottom portion which makes the blade very stiff and strong. The dynel blade will be tougher, especially in river SUP where the paddle is used to push off rocks.

Comment on SUPAH Downwind Clinic this Sunday – March 14 by Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:08:50 +0000

Thanks for posting this Evan. We have a couple more clinics after this one and will be doing a community service event on June 27. More information is at http://www.suphawaii.org

Jeff

Comment on Starboard SUP Paddle Development by onnopaddle

onnopaddle — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:45:27 +0000

“I challenge you to do the following if you just purchased one of those China paddles in Carbon: let it enjoy some time in the sun, get some tan and see what happens? Most likely it will de-laminate due to a low quality core material.”

Dearest Gaunte,

THANK YOU !!! For stating that !!!

As time goes by people will learn and understand there is more to a paddle than marketing B.S. and a glossy finish. The cream will rise to the top.

Choke Dee ( good luck ) Gaunte !

Most sincerely,
pog

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by JustPaddle

JustPaddle — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:54:46 +0000

Forget another question I wanted to ask. Do you know if there is a big difference between the XPR and the new kevlar dynel paddle?

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by JustPaddle

JustPaddle — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:50:57 +0000

Hey Evan,

I posted a comment on your facebook website but maybe you didn’t get it. What’s the yellow edging on Todd Bradley’s XPR?

Thanks

Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Race SUP by evan

evan — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:03:42 +0000

Rob – It’s funny you say that because there has been discussions on a narrow displacement hull stand up board with an ama. It may even bear close resemblance to an OC-1.

Comment on Vibram 5 Fingers KSO -video by samalolo

samalolo — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:07:20 +0000

[..YouTube..] Do you still need a deck pad for the SUP? I wonder if they have enough grip to use on a clear board.

Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Race SUP by Rob P.

Rob P. — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:03:19 +0000

Next thing the two hulls will be replaced by a main hull with an ama on one side for stability. The length of the main hull will be extended and the ama shortened to reduce drag. Then, the center of gravity would be lowered resulting in a seated instead of standing position and that would be the revolution.

Wait, isn’t that just an OC-1?

Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Race SUP by evan

evan — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:40:02 +0000

Yup – Call Mark or Karen at 808-877-7728.

Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Race SUP by florida Bob

florida Bob — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:34:27 +0000

Can I buy one of these STAND UP CAT BOARDS ? I want a fast stand up for gulf of mexico summers when my kite surfing wind dies out.

Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Racing SUP Stand Up Paddle Board – Full Review and Videos by evan

evan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:33:50 +0000

Scott – Yup, the board is pretty unreal. I wish the camera could have gotten my facial expressions when I started to paddle upwind and kept gliding. It was like nothing I’ve ever experienced. The wind was around 15mph that day with higher gusts. Livio and I were paddling from the beach to the wind line against a side wind. There is no way I should be anywhere near him when he’s paddling hard. He’s normally about 20 minutes faster than me on the 9.2 mile downwinder. He’s paddling an F-16 v2 which is also a fast board and I’m in front of him????? Mark is making some enhancements and hopefully we’ll get to test one in Oahu waters this summer.

If they allow the standamarans in the race, I’ll probably try it, especially in light wind conditions or anything in ugly, choppy water and head wind. The price is high now because the production costs are pretty high but if the board gets popular, it may come down.

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by evan

evan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:14:48 +0000

Scott – Thanks for your comments. I’ll keep you posted and do my best to make it to the SUPAH clinic this Sunday. Anyone else going?

Weston – Ok. You should also attend the SUPAH clinic on Sunday if you can. It will be especially important for those just starting to do downwinders.

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by Weston

Weston — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:42:37 +0000

Evan,I would love to be apart of this!! I’m new to SUP about a year now and would love to learn all that I can and improve on the open ocean. I currently ride an F-16 that worked me over the first few times i’ve ridden it(lol) so any help would be fantastic. Aloha

Wes

Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Racing SUP Stand Up Paddle Board – Full Review and Videos by Scott

Scott — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:55:07 +0000

Hey Evan
This board looks insane and from the looks of the video where you were paddling it up wind, it seems like you were gliding up wind !!! Also Livio looked like he was paddling hard to keep up. Thats crazy. How windy was it that day ??? In the video you sound like you were blown away by this thing ? I’m sure you’ll have one soon…

Di you think this will be strictly a pleasure ride or will you be able to race the standamaran ????

Sorry for all the questions … nut I am blown away by what I saw in your video. $4380 ….. OUCH !!!!

Thanks my Man

Scotty

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by Scott

Scott — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:00:17 +0000

Hey Evan
Like I said before, these videos you have posted are by far the most informative out there. This pocket coaching series along with the videos you posted of Todd off Waikiki teaching you the proper stroke for distance paddling have really gotten me off to a good start. I have not found anything close to it out in youtube land. I too am in the S.U.P.A.H clinic and am looking forward to meeting and learning from Todd this Sunday. Thanks again Evan. I would also be very interested in being a part of the next instructional shoot. Keep me in mind. Maybe I’ll see you this Sunday at the SUPAH clinic ??

Thanks again Evan

Scotty

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Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by Phil

Phil — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:39:45 +0000

I definitely would be interested in tagging along on your instructional video shoots, pen me in. Mahalo & Aloha

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by evan

evan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:57:01 +0000

todd – Thanks for doing this with us. Everyone appreciated it. What a fun time. Maybe we can do one with some of the people that visit this site. What do you think?

Phil – Thanks for your comments. The Vortice XP was great for that day although it definitely works better when Todd is coaching us at the same time. I think Todd is at the next Supah Clinic but not sure if I can make it. If I do, I’ll see you there.

All – Anyone interested?

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by Phil

Phil — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:45:38 +0000

Yeah Todd and Evan, good session. Instructional video gave me some great insight on variations of the paddle strokes for short swell period. I agree with tap, maybe dab would be a more appropriate description of the stroke you were looking for. Hahahaha, just imagine if the video went black while you were narrating that segment of video… too funny ! College humor for sure. And yes, looked like that Vortice fit the swell shape very nicely that day. Hope you make it to the Supah Clinic this weekend as I am attending. Keep up the good work, much appreciated. Aloha and Mahalo.

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by todd

todd — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:07:25 +0000

Evan,
Love the comment on my using the word “lick it” to much, to funny when you hear it back. All that talk was taking me back to my college days!! Ha!!
I a have an new word for next time how about “Tap-it”? SHOOT, Even that one takes me back, HA!!
Next time I will just Shut up I guess.. but seriously, you were looking great, must be the board eh!!
Great job on those videos, Glad they were well received, lets do more. maybe ask your readers what they would like to see and we can focus more on it and do another run?
All the best, thank you for the support and great energy. aloha, Todd

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by evan

evan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:35:14 +0000

DW – I saved my embarrassment for last. The neat thing about these videos is that you can see improvement from the beginning to the end. The funny part is that when I was paddling, I totally felt in control and I felt like I was really moving but when I watch myself on video, I look uncoordinated and off balance. Todd’s the guy that’s fast.

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Evan by DW

DW — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:48:11 +0000

That was a really good video. By comparing the sound of the ski engine working hard to keep up with you, it was very clear you were going much faster, working less, than all the other videos. Even though you didn’t look fast. The engine noise was very revealing. Awesome job Even and Todd. Thanks!

Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Racing SUP Stand Up Paddle Board – Full Review and Videos by Sam

Sam — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:39:19 +0000

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Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Racing SUP Stand Up Paddle Board – Full Review and Videos by Sam

Sam — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:58:37 +0000

Hey Evan. Is it me or the video links aren’t working? When I click on the thumnail I get sent to the top of the page?

Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Racing SUP Stand Up Paddle Board – Full Review and Videos by evan

evan — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:13:08 +0000

Scott – Current price is $4380

Comment on S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Racing SUP Stand Up Paddle Board – Full Review and Videos by scott nagaz

scott nagaz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:09:09 +0000

evan, did mark say how much the s-16 is?

Comment on Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama on Nightline – Video by kokamon

kokamon — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:53:06 +0000

Thanks for posting that. Cool stuff.

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Gayle by evan

evan — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:49:09 +0000

Scotty – I got in a few runs this past week. The wind was howling with gusts up to almost 40 mph. I was scared to leave my board on the ground at Kaimana fearing it may start flying. Today’s downwinder was fun too.

I haven’t tried the Naish Glide other than a quick 1 minute paddle on it at the end of a run in the flat water. Guys on the forum seem to like them. As always, it’s best to demo test them first because everything is personal preference. I think Wet Feet has some in stock.

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Gayle by Scott

Scott — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:05:45 +0000

Hey Evan
Have you done any runs this past week? It has been howling !!! If you have I would love to hear what it was like, we have not had wind like this in a while. I was land locked this week

I have a question for you. Have you heard of any feed back or have you tried any of the Naish glide series of DW boards??? I hear Harold Iggy is the Man. Gerry Lopez says his boards are some of the fastest out there. I noticed he was using a Naish 14 ‘ glide, doing a Hwaii Kai run. Anyway I was considering getting one and have seen a lot of talk on the forums about these boards, especially the Naish 17 that Dave Kalama is riding now. Just wondered what you’ve heard and maybe consider doing a review on them.

Mahalo Evan

Scotty

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Gayle by evan

evan — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:41:12 +0000

Scott – Thanks for your nice comments. I’m glad these have been helping you. I know how frustrating and exciting this can be, so the faster we can all move through the learning curve the better.

One thing about going fast on a downwind Hawaii Kai run is catching and connecting bumps. Guys like Todd do it effortlessly and unconsciously and if you’re not catching bumps, they are out of sight in short time.

Gayle is wearing a pfd of some sort because that’s the law when riding on a jet ski. She was the one doing most of the video. “Thanks Gayle!”

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Gayle by Scott

Scott — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:57:37 +0000

Hey Evan

Great video series. I have gotten a lot out of it. I have only been paddle boarding for 3 months . I believe from watching your videos of Todd ,showing you how to paddle, as well as these pocket coaching series, have helped tremendously. Jeff from wet feet, video taped me paddling and we watched it he said he could find nothing wrong with my stroke. He just said I needed a longer paddle. I have watched your videos and practiced in front of a mirror as well as at Ala Moana. I paddle 5 miles every day windy or not at the beach just trying to get in shape and again I am so grateful for these videos. They have saved me from a lot of possible bad habits. I have a long way to go but I’m improving daily.
Thanks Evan and God bless. Maybe i’ll see you out in the ocean.

Aloha

Scotty

P.S what is Gayle wearing ??? It looks like a floatation devise . If it is , where can I get one for my wife ??? Thanks my man.

Comment on Todd Bradley Pocket Coaching SUP Instruction Session 2 – Randy by Fred Hyun

Fred Hyun — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:56:11 +0000

Very helpful. Mahalo, Fred

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