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Comment on Baby Queens Session with Duane DeSoto - Surftech Blacktip - Oxbow Stand Ups by evan

evan — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:06:34 +0000

Reid - Cool, keep us posted.

Comment on Baby Queens Session with Duane DeSoto - Surftech Blacktip - Oxbow Stand Ups by Reid

Reid — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:54:49 +0000

Thanks Evan for info.

Someone recommended an ULI to take down a river since its inflatable and constructed of materials used for inflatable rafts/kayaks. I’m going to check it out.

Comment on Baby Queens Session with Duane DeSoto - Surftech Blacktip - Oxbow Stand Ups by evan

evan — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:14:22 +0000

Hi Bob - I wonder how the 11′er will ride w/ thrusters. Duane’s setup was a single fin and it was something like 9″ or so but not 100% sure. After trying a ton of fin configurations, those big boards really seem to want to be a single fin or 2+1.

Reid - see below…
How do you like it and can you give me details on its construction?

I love this board for a family fun board. My son is very comfortable and the kids have a great time on it. I can put first timers on it with no problem. It is not a performance surfboard and although it can be surfed, that’s not its strong point. The strong point is stability.

I was told the core was the same or similar to the epoxy ones w/ a soft covering over it. The soft covering is like a body board type material. It needs to be waxed. The bottom is like the slick body board material also. I put XM Surf clear traction tape on the rails to protect them because without it the rails get cut up a bit from the sharp paddle edge. The board is fairly heavy but has a lot of handles that help a lot.

At first I assumed it was constructed like a Softtop,
but I’m not so sure as it seemed to have a stringer or is that just a centerline painted on it?

I’m not sure on the stringer but the line on the top is painted.

Is the bottom surface the same material as a softtop?

It’s a soft slick material and not the hard plastic bottom.

The reason I’m interested in it is I’m looking for an SUP board that is durable enough to run down a Class 2-3 river?

I’m not sure on that as I’ve never gone down a river before.

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Comment on Baby Queens Session with Duane DeSoto - Surftech Blacktip - Oxbow Stand Ups by Reid

Reid — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:05:01 +0000

Hey Evan,

I got a couple of questions for you. I saw the black-tip on surftech’s website and was interested in it. How do you like it and can you give me details on its construction. At first I assumed it was constructed like a Softtop, but I’m not so sure as it seemed to have a stringer or is that just a centerline painted on it. Is the bottom surface the same material as a softtop? The reason I’m interested in it is I’m looking for an SUP board that is durable enough to run down a Class 2-3 river.

Thanks!
Reid

Comment on Baby Queens Session with Duane DeSoto - Surftech Blacktip - Oxbow Stand Ups by Bob

Bob — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:02:59 +0000

Hi Evan,

I got Sue the Oxbow 11. This past weekend was the 1st chance I got to try it out in surf. Waist high and clean…I had some real fun on it It feels small for me since I spend all my time on my 12-6 but it catches waves with ease and turned really nice. I want to try it with the thrusters on it next time. Just had the stock 9″ fin all the way forward in the box.

Comment on Stand Up Paddle Skateboarding by DW

DW — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:33:52 +0000

I like it!

Comment on New Takayama Fins by jg

jg — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:17:44 +0000

I see the guy who works at Legends in Carlsbad surfing a pretty big - probably a 10-6 - DT board with these fins, and he rips it. I think probably a 7.5 finger in the box.

Comment on Surftech on Beautiful Lake Tahoe by michael

michael — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:30:37 +0000

depending on where you are staying there is tahoe paddle and ore, and sunny side resort. there may be more thosr are the two i know of . also check out ipaddlesurf.com and srfnff.blogspot.com two great paddle board community sites.
michaek(mikieb) santa cruz calif

Comment on Steinlager Shaka Longboard Series by evan

evan — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:30:17 +0000

You can go here http://www.hasasurf.org/v2/schedule.html. I believe they also have beach entry.

Comment on Surftech on Beautiful Lake Tahoe by Jamie Watson

Jamie Watson — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:11:56 +0000

Oh my gosh, this looks like heaven to me. I tried stand-up paddle boarding last July in Lahaina and loved it. I’d love to do it in Lake Tahoe this summer. Do you know of a good place to rent them there? Thanks!

Comment on Steinlager Shaka Longboard Series by Layne Fitz

Layne Fitz — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:05:24 +0000

How can I get a contest form? Do you have beach entry’s?
Mahalo,
Layne

Comment on Comparison between C4 Waterman Boardworks 10′ and 10′6″ stand up paddle surfboards with video by Ronnie

Ronnie — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:14:24 +0000

I am looking at purchasing a 11′6 C4 Standem as there is a slightly used one close to me for sale. On the review at Ke Nalu it states the Standem has a volume of 137 litres. However, the 11′6 Naish is only 3/4 of an inch wider and has 230L of volume. Is the volume for the Standem incorrect? I am 250 lbs and will certainly need the volume, but the numbers for the standem dont seem quite right. Please feel free to contact me on my personal email address. Cheers!

Comment on DaKine Downwind Paddle Leash by greatdane

greatdane — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:57:41 +0000

I recently got a coiled leash made by Bully’s that works great also. Very well made. I use it on my C4 Vortice. It is a calf leash that also helps to keep the leash out of the way.

Comment on Paddle Scuff Mark Removal by Barry

Barry — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:14:32 +0000

Just tried acetone to remove the black scuff marks on my board, wiped em right off. Also tried the automotive “clay”, used by automotive detail shops to remove impurities on cars. It also worked great, but not as fast as acetone.

Comment on Kialoa Shaka Puu Stand Up Paddle (Part 3) by Sae

Sae — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:38:50 +0000

Check this out! It’s a pretty funny video of what happens! http://bushleague.tv/2008/06/17/surfing-garrett-mcnamara-part-uno/

Comment on Kialoa Shaka Puu Stand Up Paddle (Part 1) by David

David — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:59:38 +0000

Great vid…Thanks…What a great guy.

IMO..Kialoa paddles are the best.

David

Comment on Injury from Short Leash – Ouch by evan

evan — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:56:21 +0000

Tony - He sent 3 boards in the same box to save on shipping. I have one in there too so I offered to help him get the other 2 to you and another person. I’ll call you when I get them.

Comment on Injury from Short Leash – Ouch by Tony

Tony — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:29:01 +0000

Evan,
Joe Blair called me today and said the board was on it’s way. He said he sent it to you though. I’m not sure why he did that but if a new 8′9″ shows up let me know.

Comment on Injury from Short Leash – Ouch by evan

evan — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:16:45 +0000

Ian - That totally sucks. I hope you’re better now. I’ve been wearing my low profile impact vest when the waves are supposed to be a few feet overhead mainly because if I get hit by my board I will need all the help I can get.

Tony - I agree. I think Blair said your board was done or close to being done.

Comment on Injury from Short Leash – Ouch by Tony

Tony — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:57:52 +0000

Evan,

I always seem to get hurt on the smallest days too. I’m a fan of a longer leash just because I want the board as far away from me as possible in a wipeout.

Mahalo again for letting me try the 8′9″. That board was super fun.

Comment on Injury from Short Leash – Ouch by Ian Richards

Ian Richards — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:09:17 +0000

I have only been Paddle Surfing for about 2 months, but have already had a serious bang to my head, probably in part due to me using too short a leash.
I have a Waterman 10` 6″ board and have been using a 8ft leash that I had spare (big mistake). In small shoulder high surf, I had just ridden a wave when I dismounted my board and was standing in waste high water ready to go back out. I saw a wave break in front of me and I pushed the board into the wave. The next thing i saw was the white water caught my board and launched it into the side of my head.
I found myself with blood pouring from my ear and neck and had to ask an unsuspecting longboarder to help me back to my car (many thanks to the guy, who`s name i dont know but as on holiday from York at my local break of Llangennith, Gower, South Wales).
Any how to cut a long story short, I found myself in hospital having almost sliced my lower part of my ear off and a hole in my neck.
It`s now been a week and a half since the accident and following the dozen or so stitches I received, I am pretty much recovered and looking forward to getting back in the surf.
What I would like to pass on to other new paddleboarders is to use the correct gear for the job and don`t be complacent in small surf conditions.

Comment on Joe Blair 8-7 Longboard Quad for Big Guys by Barry

Barry — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:00:43 +0000

Agree with most of the statements in this article. secret formula for fins is how you set up the trailer set of fins.
Fin templates could be taller and narrower with a flex foil.

Comment on Stand Up Paddle Surfing Demo & Clinic by Surf N Sea by Woody Williams

Woody Williams — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:22:51 +0000

Bummers…when is your next clinic?
My brother and I have been trying this for the pass 3 Saturdays and we’re doing okay…but no where near being good.
We would like to learn the proper way and build proper habits verses improper habits that will need to be broken.

Looking forward to you next clinc, please email me with the details…time, place, date, cost etc.

Mahalo
Woody

Comment on Surftech Takayama and Teene by Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:43:22 +0000

Mark is going for the 10′7″ also. We just need another one of the vans here on the mainland to transport the goods now.

Comment on DaKine Paddle Bag by evan

evan — Thu, 22 May 2008 07:02:21 +0000

Found out that the sizing will be bigger in the new bags. They should be in the stores around October 2008.

Comment on Surftech Lairds in Action by evan

evan — Thu, 22 May 2008 07:00:27 +0000

That board is what I started on and the 3rd board I rode. It’s very stable for new riders and can surf ok with some effort. Compared to the boards now, it’s all personal preference.

Are you surfing or just paddling?

Comment on Surftech Lairds in Action by DanTheMan

DanTheMan — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:49:36 +0000

Just purchased my first board. Never surfed before and wanted to get into the sport for fun and also a new workout routine.

Local surf shop in Rhode Island recommended the Jimmy Lewis 11′ x 30″ board. I’ve been out every day and addicted; love the sport. My only concern is whether or not I got the right board?

I am 5′9″ and 180-185lbs.

Appreciate any feedback…..Thanks.

Comment on Pono Bill Big Board Test by evan

evan — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:24:21 +0000

Bob - If you make it to Oahu, definitely contact me prior so we can connect.

Comment on Pono Bill Big Board Test by Bob

Bob — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:26:50 +0000

What a blast! I’m hoping they do it again too….lots of work but great fun too! That day at Kanaha will remain forever as one of the most memorable sessions of my life. Sensory overload that day, I woke up the next day still smiling.

It was great meeting you Evan. Next time we’ll have to get over to Oahu for a few days too.

Comment on Pono Bill Big Board Test by evan

evan — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:10:17 +0000

It was a great event and if they have it next year hopefully you can make it.

Comment on Pono Bill Big Board Test by srfnff

srfnff — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:36:22 +0000

Nice post Evan. And mega kudos to Bill for putting on such a spectacular event. Wow!

Comment on DaKine Paddle Bag by evan

evan — Sun, 18 May 2008 01:19:47 +0000

I’ll let them know…

Comment on DaKine Paddle Bag by David

David — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:44:15 +0000

I hope DaKine start making their paddle bags a bit longer because my paddles are 86″ long and I see they only go up to 84″..I’d love one of these bags.

Comment on Wet Feet’s 11′ Ben Aipa Boardworks Stand Up Paddle Surfboard by evan

evan — Wed, 14 May 2008 08:28:08 +0000

You can get one at Wet Feet Hawaii

Comment on Wet Feet’s 11′ Ben Aipa Boardworks Stand Up Paddle Surfboard by Anna

Anna — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:01:56 +0000

Hey man, nice board. Are you selling it?

Comment on DaKine Waterman Hydration Pack by linter

linter — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:07:41 +0000

arfff! just answered my own question by watching the vid. yup, it has a lumbar strap!

Comment on DaKine Waterman Hydration Pack by linter

linter — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:05:39 +0000

what i can’t tell from the pix is if it has lumbar straps or at least some way to keep the sucker from riding up during a wipe out. can you enlighten me?

Comment on Ed Angulo 11′9″ Stand Up Paddle Surfboard Review with Video by dan

dan — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:22:52 +0000

hey
would appreciate a recommendation for a beginner SUP who is 5′11″ and 245lbs.- good athlete but only surfed surfkayaks?
Thanks

Comment on Surftech Takayama Alii 10-7 by KaiDogg

KaiDogg — Sat, 03 May 2008 08:30:55 +0000

Hey Evan, you know I’m only giving you a ribbing! Great writeup on the Takayama and I always look forward to the reviews.

In regards to a next board, I’m really torn between going longer for cruising/distance paddling, or shorter for more surfing performance.

Well, if I consider a Joe Blair, I’m glad I now have the “secret code”!