Airhead Surf Diary
Volcano Surfing Hawaii : Airhead Surf Diary
OK I know… I’v been a bad man and not posted anything for a while but this is worth the wait. Now I have seen some extreme stuff in my time but Paddle Board right next to a live erupting volcano should not be done by the faint hearted… Pro Surfer CJ Kanuha decided to take Paddle [...] [Link]
Comment on C4 BAT WING SWALLOW 9′0″ REVIEW: Airhead Surf Dairy by gus
Pete whats your weight and height? I’m 5′9 175 and I still am having diffuculty even in the smallest chop. But once on the wave its surely as you say a great high performance rider. Do you have another board for bumpy days or do you just go for it on the 9′0? [Link]
Jimmy Lewis Demo Day : Airhead Surf Diary
Airhead has another Jimmy Lewis Stand Up Paddle Board demo day set for Sunday 1st June…. The Jimmy Lewis range of boards will be on hand for folks to check out and have a go on if the weather permits… for those of you who remember the last demo day I am hopeful that we [...] [Link]
Comment on Aaron Hadlow At Airhead : Airhead Surf Diary by phantom paul
hay hilder shave that rat of ya face lol,,,and dan did u put ya finger in the plug socket your hair has gone all crazy lol,,oh well i missed Aaron but hay ho will catch up with him down the local pro beach lol and andy he is a sound fella with time 4 all eazy ride safe;-)— [Link]
Aaron Hadlow At Airhead : Airhead Surf Diary
Well as you may have read from the earlier posts Aaron Hadlow has been on his UK tour of shops and the Airhead crew had the chance to get the legend at our store…. Flexifoil team rider Aaron rides for Flexifoil and with their backing has become 4 x world kitesurfing champion…. though this is the ultimate [...] [Link]
Aaron Hadlow UK Tour : Airhead Surf Diary
Fresh after his recent PKRA success in Venezuela - 4 x PKRA Kitesurf world champ Aaron Hadlow will be on tour in the UK during May. The whistle-stop tour will start on Monday 19th, Aaron will be at Airhead Board Sorts Shop on Friday 23rd May at 12.30 until 14.30. As well as being able [...] [Link]
Comment on BKSA Watergate Bay : Airhead Surf Diary by JAMES (HURLEY)
DAN - GREAT TO SEE YOU SPORTING THE GEAR AND MAKING IT LOOK SO VERY STYLISH ON A WET BEACH!
DAD - THERE IS PLENTY OF HURLEY GEAR AVAILABLE IN YOUR SIZE AT ‘AIRHEAD BOARDSPORTS’ A SHOP YOU MAY WELL KNOW - I’M SURE THE OWNER WILL DO YOU A DEAL. THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT IT IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND LETS HOPE FOR BETTER WEATHER AT THE NEXT COMP.
I’LL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE LOUDEST PAIR OF BOARDIES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE ALL IMPORTANT PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES. [Link]
Comment on Oxbow SUP: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Hey Jose…. The whole is to release the pressure if its hot or cold and you should have a screw in plug you need to use every session to stop water going in…. Let us know how you get on Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on Oxbow SUP: Airhead Surf Diary by Jose Rafols
What is the orifice in the Oxbow’s bottom,just above the fin box? someone told me it is an overpresure valve. However, does it has a plugged one way valve?
took the board out today, 4-6 clean and it tursns great as well as fast thru the closing sections [Link]
Comment on BKSA Watergate Bay : Airhead Surf Diary by Dan Sweeney
Thanks dad, haha, trying to nick my new clothes……jog on lol.
mine! [Link]
Comment on BKSA Watergate Bay : Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Ahhh Mr Sweeney…. is that your size??? you will have to wait till your boy grows I guess lol… nice try though Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on BKSA Watergate Bay : Airhead Surf Diary by Dad
Well Dan,
What can i say, a cracking write up after a great weekend.
Fingers crossed for the next comp having wind!
A big thankyou to Andy Cooper at airhead for your help matey and also James at hurley for making him look great! (i Think Dan needs next size up james please!!!!!!!) [Link]
Comment on BKSA Watergate Bay : Airhead Surf Diary by Dan Sweeney
Hi mike, why is that? 
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Comment on BKSA Watergate Bay : Airhead Surf Diary by Mike
I am soooo jealous of Bill. [Link]
BKSA Watergate Bay : Airhead Surf Diary
Dan Sweeney Airhead team rider went down to the BKSA round 1 at Watergate Bay and this was the action as seen by him. So over to Dan for his view of the weekend Dan sporting his new kit from Hurley “Friday - So here it was the first competition of the year was finally here but the [...] [Link]
Littlehampton Kitesurf Lessons : Airhead Surf Diary
The weather is now warming up and we are starting to see people coming out of winter retirement and getting back on the water… Kitesurfing Littlehampton. Kitesurf lessons are now starting to get booked as the kitesurf school re-opens at the end of April… Airhead Board Sports Ltd has one of the oldest kiteboard and kite schools [...] [Link]
Comment on Paddle Board in the Snow: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Hey Matt… The day was an Epic… now known as “Mad Sunday” It was great to see everyone even in the snow… but lets hope it warms up soon Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on Paddle Board in the Snow: Airhead Surf Diary by Matt
Hi Andy, Nice review - this day is going to go down in UK SUP history ! I have posted some pics and an article up on the website, see you soon, Matt. [Link]
Paddle Board in the Snow: Airhead Surf Diary
For those of you who read the SUP forums or are regulars to the Airhead web site you will know that the Airhead Paddle Board demo day has been set for quite a few months… Snow on the beach Imagine my surprise when I looked out of my window at 8.30 am to thick snow falling… [...] [Link]
Comment on Stand Up Paddle Demo Day: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
The demo day was a great success even with the snow storm that hit the area… For a full write up and photos of the day check back soon Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on Stand Up Paddle Demo Day: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
The Demo is all ok for 11am tomorrow Sunday 6th April… The Venue will be our kitesurf school HQ which is on Littlehampton sea front at the blue container on the beach… if for some strange reason it changes we will have someone there to let you know where we have gone but it wont be far… if you have any problems then call the shop on 01903 850831 It looks like we will have a northerly breeze which is off shore but should be fine… I dont see any swell coming through but it will be good for test all the boards… We have loads of kit for folks to check out… Come down and join the fun but make sure you bring your own wetsuit and paddle if you have one but if you dont have a paddle then we have a few to lend out . Ride safe Andy [Link]
C4 BAT WING SWALLOW 9′0″ REVIEW: Airhead Surf Dairy
Here is a review of the 9 foot C4 Waterman Batwing Swallow Tail by Pete Shiplee… Pete Shiplee on the 9′0″ C4 Waterman: Image from Mellow Wave Here’s what C4 Waterman say about their board The Bat Wing Swallow is actually a winged bat tail with high performance rocker and compact size. This Dave Parmenter shaped 9″ foot [...] [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Demo Day: Airhead Surf Diary
The SUP demo day is looking good for Sunday 6th April…. We are hoping for good conditions so that everybody can get on the water and try out the kit…. Jimmy Lewis, Starboard, Southpoint, Oxbow as well as other kit to check out…. The Venue We will call the venue the day before depending on conditions but we [...] [Link]
Happy SUP People: Airhead Surf Diary
Two happy paddle surfers in Esquibien France… Dave Samuel did what all good mates would do and delivered Jim Cox’s 10′6″ C4 Waterman all the way from the UK to Finistere France…. while he was there he did what all good buddy’s would do and went out for a Stand Up Paddle Board session once [...] [Link]
SUP Demo Day : Airhead Surf Diary
Airhead Paddle Board Demo Day The Airhead Stand Up Paddle Boarding demo day is set for Sunday April 6th…. We will call the venue close to Littlehampton as the time get closer so that we know that we can get on the water…. It will be a great day to see loads of boards all in one [...] [Link]
Southpoint 10′0 Paddleboard : Airhead Surf Diary
After a crazy week of super strong gales and rain…. at last the wind drop and I was able to get out on the Southpoint 10′ stand up paddle board…. Well first off this board is 10ft by 27 inches so it’s not made for distance in fact with a stepped rail the paddle stance on [...] [Link]
Adam Zervas : Airhead Surf Diary
Adam Zervas on his C4 Waterman BK Pro 10′ at Watergate Bay Newquay in Cornwall…. Adam is making the very most of the winter swell and making it look far to easy…. Adam Zervas is one of the UK’s top stand up paddle surfers who has help bring the sport in to the public [...] [Link]
2008 Flexifoil Ion 3: Airhead Surf Diary
The new Flexifoil Ion Three is coming very soon…. The Airhead is the first to get the info direct from Flexifoil…. we all know it would be hard to improve on the Ion 2 but the Ion 3 is here and it will be a force to recon with… Read on and enjoy…. Flexifoil [...] [Link]
Southpoint & Walden SUP: Airhead Surf Diary
I have not seen the water for a few weeks now which is a major downer…. but on the plus site I have manage to see some fantastic new Stand Up Paddle Board gear in the past few weeks… it’s kicking off. This past week I have seen the new Southpoint SUP range for 2008 and [...] [Link]
Hadlow Pro Kite Review: Airhead Surf Diary
Dan Sweeney Airhead team rider sent us his view on the Hadlow Pro kite 2008….. I have not checked spelling so hope its all ok… So over to Dan Sweeney……. “Well I have been raving and waiting for flexifoil to bring out the kite that Aaron (Hadlow 4x world kitesurf champ) has been using for the 2007 [...] [Link]
Jimmy Lewis 11ft Allrounder: Airhead Surf Diary
Today I got an email from Jonathan who is now the proud owner of a Jimmy Lewis 11ft Allrounder and he is loving it…. it’s always good to hear from a guy who has “The Stoke”….. These photos where taken at Belhaven Bay on Mothering Sunday….. you gotta agree he looks a real natural The take [...] [Link]
Outrigger Action: Airhead Surf Diary
So the weather is getting colder again in the UK so I have found this clip surf action clip….. Check it out Outrigger Action I hope you enjoy the action…. more from the Airhead in the days to come [Link]
SU Paddleboards UK: Airhead Surf Diary
New SUP magazine to hit the shops….. we all jumping on Boards Mag This new magazine comes as pull out part of Boards Windsurfing Magazine….. There are loads of cool features to help all levels of rider… if you have been doing it for a year or if you are just looking to get started you will [...] [Link]
SUP Demo & Club: Airhead Surf Diary
As 2008 gets into full swing and the weather is warming up dont miss the boat….. Or should I say dont miss the Stand Up Paddle Boarding…. I cant believe that it’s almost a year since I started my blog and how much I have got hooked on the whole SUP thing…. Waves, flat water I [...] [Link]
Proud Owner C4 Waterman: Airhead Surf Diary
Today Pete and Mel Shiplee became the proud owners of a C4 Waterman 9′0″ Batwing Swallow Tail…. As I have said before this board is not for everyone but this couple have been riding the 10′0″ Jimmy Lewis for a year now and Pete is looking for a new challenge…. I am sure that the 9′0″ [...] [Link]
Paddle Round the Pier 2008: Airhead Surf Diary
The Brighton Paddle Round the Pier is getting set for 2008….. One of the main events for this year is the Oxbow European Stand UP Paddle Board endurance race from Worthing Pier to Brighton West Pier a very nice 10 miles The whole event takes place on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July and as always set [...] [Link]
New SUP Magazine: Airhead Surf Diary
Just what we have been waiting for….. the first UK SUP magazine. Issue No.1 Contents.. Laird Hamilton Interviewed and photographed in action on Maui. Technique with Adam Zervas, starting with the basics. Location Guide; Five SUP beaches with John Hibbard Edurance Paddling with Olas Mcleod SUP Board Design Guide; the low-down on 37 SUP’s currently on the market. Notes from a vagabond [...] [Link]
Starboard Paddle Boards 2008: Airhead Surf Diary
The new range of Starboard Paddle Surf Boards are now on the Airhead web site and the full range will be coming into stock very soon…. John Hibbard from Starboard came round to the store to show the full 2008 range… from the Extremist 9ft to the Cruiser at 12ft 6 the whole range seems to [...] [Link]
C4 Waterman 2008: Airhead Surf Diary
At last the sun is shinning and the weather is starting to warm up it seems…. The better weather is not the only good news because at last the C4 Waterman 2008 range of stand up paddle surf boards have hit the Airhead store… on un-packing these new paddle boards and checking them over I [...] [Link]
Dave Kalama SUP Basics: Airhead Surf Diary
Dave Kalama from C4 on the basic of Stand Up Paddle Boarding… Click the link below the image to see the short You Tube video Dave Kalama on SUP We hope you enjoy…. Ride safe….. the Airhead will be back with more entertainment for you soon [Link]
Bic Jungle Tested: Airhead Surf Diary
This week I have managed to get on the water twice… Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and boy is that water cold. Tuesday, I managed to get away from the shop to have a paddle with Claire, she was on her new Oxbow 10ft in fact we were both on Oxbow boards… A great flat water session [...] [Link]
Barbados Waterman Event: Airhead Surf Diary
I have just got news from Brian Talma legendry windsurfer from Barbados… he is hosting a Waterman event on the 16 - 17 February…. From what Brian has told me the event will involve many water sports but set to take centre stage will be his new love for stand up paddle surfing. Images By [...] [Link]
Quiksilver Edition Ku Ikaika Challenge: Airhead Surf Diary
I just cam across this on SurfersVillage.com, If only I had the time to go and watch… Anyway read and enjoy QuiksilverEdition Ku Ikaika Challenge Presented by C4 Waterman & Red Bull Makaha Point West Side Oahu 15 January - 29 February 2008 QuiksilverEdition Ku Ikaika Challenge wait period starts Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 14 January, 2008 : - - The [...] [Link]
Paddle Surf 2008 Jimmy Lewis: Airhead Surf Diary
2007 was the year that saw the start of Stand Up Paddle boarding in the UK with great boards…. now 2007 has past and 2008 is here along with it comes all the new ranges, this year riders will be spoilt for choice with more sizes, bigger and smaller but dont try to run before [...] [Link]
Comment on Starboard Paddle Surf 2008: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Hi CB1… We will be getting our hands on the 2008 Starboard range in the next few weeks, once we have get them and have had a go I will post full details of our test here on the blog…. The range looks really good for the coming year and personally I cant wait to get them in. Watch this space for more info. Happy new year to you guy’s and ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on Starboard Paddle Surf 2008: Airhead Surf Diary by CB1
Happy New Year to you guys on the other side of the Atlantic! When do you expect to test out the Starboard Extremists? Would love to hear your impressions of the 9′8″ (and it’s width, since it is one of the widest short boards). Any info on the bottom shape (where the vee, concaves or flat spots are located) would be great as well! All the best! [Link]
Starboard Paddle Surf 2008: Airhead Surf Diary
The new range of Starboard paddle surf boards 2008 is about to hit the UK and boy have these guy’s been working hard to enhance their range for the coming year….. The first is the Starboard Cruser at 12′6″ x 30″, then there is Starboard Mr Easy 12′ x 32″, after that you start getting into [...] [Link]
Paddle Protection & News from C4: Airhead Surf Diary
Ask yourself how many times have you hit the side of your board with your paddle or thought you could just do with protecting the edge of the paddle blade…. well Surf Co Hawaii have just the thing for you Paddle Guard Kit… designed to fit most carbon and wooden paddles and made to look [...] [Link]
Flexifoil Atom 2: Airhead Surf Diary
2008 Flexifoil Atom 2 is the latest kite from the R&D team…. Suitable for all levels of rider and designed to give the performance when it is needed but with maximum depower along with the Flexifoils first class safety system. Flexfoil Range Airhead has in-side information on the Flexifoil 2008 range… from the new 2008 boards to [...] [Link]
Fanning & Occy on SUP: Airhead Surf Diary
I have just come across this bit of news from Surfersvillage.com….. check it out and we hope you enjoy WORLD’S BEST SURFERS STAND UP FOR THE “WEST SIDE Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 11 December, 2007 : - - Honolulu - Years in professional surfing’s spotlight can lead one to think that the only way to a memorable [...] [Link]
Gong SUP… The flameball: Airhead Surf Diary
OK once again thing’s have been all silent on the stand up front or it could just be that I have been crazy busy…. either way I am here to deliver the news: I have had news that the biggest range of SUP boards from one company is coming into the UK and will start [...] [Link]
Comment on Oxbow SUP: Airhead Surf Diary by andy
can you tell the weight of the board. the price. and where to get in europe. [Link]
Comment on Oxbow SUP: Airhead Surf Diary by alan the devon kyotee
yo ,andy baby , hows it going, good to hear your back with us mere mortals, you hawaian ex pat . how was it then . were you greated with garlans of habiscus, and supbs.did you get out on anything . theres been a few supb turning up here . ive put a couple of footstraps on the jimmy, man do they work well , be windsurfing next,?take care , alan. [Link]
Comment on Oxbow SUP: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Hey Claire….. you are welcome, I hope to get the Oxbow board back in a week or so and as soon as I do I will give you a call……. should have the paddles in at the same time all going well Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on Oxbow SUP: Airhead Surf Diary by Claire
It looks good Andy, can’t wait to try it!!! ..thankyou for the chat and advice last week Claire [Link]
Oxbow SUP: Airhead Surf Diary
So you where thinking that I had forgotten about you ?? no chance. I have not seen much of the water in the past six weeks…. doing the shop up and getting it back open has not given me much time but earlier this week I was dragged on to the water by a good mate [...] [Link]
Comment on New Stand Up Paddle Surf dvd 101: Airhead Surf Diary by alan the devon kyotee
ok mate hows it going? can you get the 9ft c4 batwing ,if so want one. A tad wild here today, ol laird done his job agen .still gota send that leash? the shopfit must be looking good now. chat soon ,take care. al [Link]
Comment on The Winter Swell is Coming: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Hey Al… yeh the forums are not getting much traffic right now not sure why…. Im on them most days cos I have nothing much to do while I am waiting for the shop to re-open. Bordum is a killer. Catch ya soon Andy [Link]
Comment on The Winter Swell is Coming: Airhead Surf Diary by alan the devon kyotee
yo Andy mate, its gone a tad quiet on the supuk site since the comp. Has everyone gone on there hols. Still to send you that leash ,geting round to it.easterlys for us the next couple of days, paignton it is then. take care. [Link]
New Stand Up Paddle Surf dvd 101: Airhead Surf Diary
There is a new stand up paddleboard dvd that has hit the UK all the way from the shores of Hawaii. The dvd feature’s top paddle surfers Brian Keauhulana, Todd Bradley, Dave Parmenter who take you step by step to learn how to get the most from paddle boarding….. SUP dvd how to 101 RRP £20 Check [...] [Link]
Comment on The Winter Swell is Coming: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Hey Al… I had a call from a mate who was at Gwithian, he told me it was going off big time so it sounds like your timing was perfect… or not as the case may be. The guy’s in the Jimmy Lewis van must have been Bill the UK JL importer anyway it sounds like you guys had a ball. Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on The Winter Swell is Coming: Airhead Surf Diary by alan the devon kyotee
Andy baby how you doin. Glad the weekend was a gooden for you. Hows the shop fit goin, nearly there. James and I headed for Gwithian early Saturday. On arrival we just looked at each other with the same thought. f********in hell that’s big. silence was the order of the moment, once reality kicked back in we decided to let fate have a go, and went for it. The rip at the furthest point near the lighthouse just chucked us out like a bad case of the sh**s. James headed for the first set to come in, and disappeared down to the bottom of the pot, only to reappear back over the lip as it exploded. luck or skill !! either one he survived. It was like that all day. On our second sesh of the day, it had calmed down a tad. much more of a friendly wave. There were two other supb out in the middle of the bay, they had a van with jimmy lewis plastered all over it. Didnt catch up with them as we were at the other end. Anyway take care and c yer soon. Alan the devon coyote. [Link]
Comment on The Winter Swell is Coming: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
So did the swell come??? Saturday was a good day at Bracklesham from what I have been told, great riding until high tide then it flattened off. Then came Sunday…. after working hard during the week and getting everything done at the shop that I could I was ready for a good session….. I got a text from Matt at 7.45am saying “9am my house” so the day was set and I got to Matt’s at 8.55, the line up at Bracklesham was already busy so we headed over to Witterings to meet up with Adriano from Indo Board….. There where a few guy’s getting ready to hit the water and was surprised to see a guy I have known for a few years Mark from Worthing getting out of his flash new camper van….. I must say it’s just what every surfer needs….. Anyway Matt on his new C4 10′6″, Adriano on SOS Big Red and Myself on C4 10′6″ got on the water at last and where greeted by a few small sets coming in….. after about half an hour on the water I was thinking I should have stayed at home…. it was just not happening for me on the C4 10′6″ so I thought I would tempt Adriano off of the Big Red and on to the C4…. yep that did the trick I was having a ball and happily Adriano was also enjoying the 10′6″. The line up started to get busy so we headed away from the crowd and the waves where just getting better and better…. well we where enjoying ourselves, after a couple of hours and some great rides we started to head back… then I dawned on me….. I was knackered, oh well head down and grit my teeth… We all got off the water and agreed…. with the warm winter sun on us and some great rides we had all had a great time. I hope everyone had the chance to enjoy the water over the weekend….. Rock on [Link]
Comment on Kite Punks by Neil
I remember watching this from my apartment. [Link]
Comment on C4 Paddle Surf Board 10′6″: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Matt from www.SUPUK.org has just put a review up on new C4 10′6″ paddle board…. he has some great tips on this how to get the best from this board. Matt’s C4 review Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on The Winter Swell is Coming: Airhead Surf Diary by Matt
Excellent, I really really really could do with a surf ! [Link]
The Winter Swell is Coming: Airhead Surf Diary
I have just been checking the weather and swell reports for the coming days ahead….. Winter swells are coming with big low-pressure systems heading across the Atlantic it looks like we could be in for some fun in the coming days ahead…… I am sure in the next few days the kite surfers will be [...] [Link]
Winter is coming: Airhead Surf Diary
There is a change in the weather this week and I have just been reading that after such a poor winter season in 06 / 07 this coming season is set to be an epic….. I am not sure if what I have been reading is just wishfull thinking but the experts are telling us [...] [Link]
Comment on British Stand Up Paddleboard Association “bsupa”: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Al…. Off to Gwithian…… thats just not fair to tell us southerners that, I am praying for some small swell for Saturday…. Matt, Adriano, Pete, Mel and myself are hoping to get out at Witterings. Have a great surf and say hi to James… cant wait till we all get out on the water togther….. but best I get some practice in first or you guy’s will just make me look crap. Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on British Stand Up Paddleboard Association “bsupa”: Airhead Surf Diary by alan the devon kyotee
okedoke there me ol muker what neck havent got one now, left it in the sand ,allong with my brain A tad stiff for a few days ,all ok now . hows the shopfit going. off to gwithian saturday with james, me paddlin buddy. should be clean. hope your well ,say hi to pete. c ya. [Link]
Comment on British Stand Up Paddleboard Association “bsupa”: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Alan….. There is no way you got slaughtered at the comp…. you did great and held your own in with the top guys… so over all more credit to you. On another note BSUPA’s did not run the last comp but BSUPA is going to work well… only time will tell. Dude you rocked in the surf….. btw how’s your neck. Andy [Link]
Comment on British Stand Up Paddleboard Association “bsupa”: Airhead Surf Diary by alan the devon kyotee
hello, if i, and others join this site, and go on to pay for membership. will there be seperate contests for non titled ,non uk surfing champs veterans ,beginers ,etc.Will comps be awarded points on a scale system ,so as you progress and inprove automaticley move up, so as to allow others a charnce. leading to the end of the callender year to find an overall winner with the most points. This works well in the karate world. Allso a beginer is not put in with a euopean champ to get slaughtered. thanks .and good luck. [Link]
Comment on Britsh 1st Stand Up Surf Comp: Airhead Surf Diary by adriano
thanks Andy for lending me the Big Red today.. let hit hayling over Saturday!
i am there ,let’s go! [Link]
British Stand Up Paddleboard Association “bsupa”: Airhead Surf Diary
BSUPA the British Stand Up Paddleboard Association has now been formed BSUPA web site BSUPA has been set up as an information site for the UK Stand Up Community… to help promote the sport and help others get involved in Stand Up Paddle Boarding…. you will find loads of info… a forum and a blog [...] [Link]
Comment on Britsh 1st Stand Up Surf Comp: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Matt…. I will be at the kitesurf comp over the weekend so I am well up for it… I met up with Adriano from Indo Board today for a paddle at Witterings, did about four miles as it was fairly flat but managed to catch a couple of waves before we headed in. I have left the SOS big red with him as I am struggling for space at home with the shop closed for the refit and he said he enjoyed riding it. Let me know about the weekend as it sounds like fun… may even head over on Thursday Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on Britsh 1st Stand Up Surf Comp: Airhead Surf Diary by Matt
Great report Andy and thanks for the link back - I have posted the videos into the blog. There is talk of everyone meeting up this weekend at Hayling Island for a paddle (we could paddle over from West Wittering depending on tides ?) as Bill will be down for the kitesurfing comp. [Link]
Comment on Britsh 1st Stand Up Surf Comp: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
For some more great images and info on the weekends “Action” check out http://www.supuk.org/blog/ [Link]
Britsh 1st Stand Up Surf Comp: Airhead Surf Diary
The first British Stand Up Paddle Surf competition was held at Watergate Bay in the 29th September 2007. The event was well attended with top national and international riders turning up at the beach… they where greeted by 3 foot glassy surf and a near perfect conditions that could have been wished for. There where two [...] [Link]
Comment on 1st Stand Up Surf Competition: Airhead Surf Diary by Matt
Action ! I am still knackered, but pumped up for the next competition ! [Link]
Comment on 1st Stand Up Surf Competition: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
The weekend was awesome…. Watergate bay is a top venue and we where lucky enough to have fantastic comditions for the whole competition…. I will be posting a full report in the next few days so check back to get an up-date [Link]
Comment on 1st Stand Up Surf Competition: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
The long awaited weekend is almost here….. for those who wont be their I will be trying to up load images and information on the event as it happens over the weekend so keep checking back for the news. Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on C4 Waterman Paddle Surf Boards: Airhead Surf Diary by Dreaming
Has anybody ridden the JL 10 and C4 10? How do they compare? [Link]
Comment on C4 Waterman Paddle Surf Boards: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
There are some nice reviews by Evan on his site I can fully recomend taking a look and seeing the videos of Todd Bradley on the C4 boards & paddles…. The Vee is a convex section in the tail…. I am sure thats it but corect me if I am wrong [Link]
Comment on C4 Waterman Paddle Surf Boards: Airhead Surf Diary by Evan
Dreaming, The bottom of the C4 boards are flat. There are no concaves on the bottom according to the guys at C4. Not sure what you mean by the Vee. I surf the 10′ and 10′6″ and I’m 6′ tall and 210 lbs. The 10′ surfs the best out of any SUP I’ve ridden so far and that’s at least 10 different makes and models. Check out a video I made so you can see the boards side by side. http://www.standuppaddlesurf.net/2007/09/19/comparison-between-c4-waterman-boardworks-10-and-106-stand-up-paddle-surfboards/ [Link]
Comment on 1st Stand Up Surf Competition: Airhead Surf Diary by Matt
Wind looks like it might be off shore as well. I hope there will be waves ! [Link]
Comment on 1st Stand Up Surf Competition: Airhead Surf Diary by pete
Going to be a cracking week and looking forward to the competition, see you all there. [Link]
1st Stand Up Surf Competition: Airhead Surf Diary
Just under a week till the first Stand Up Paddle Surf Competition hit Watergate Bay in Newquay… Though the comp is now full with no new entries being taken this is set to be a fantastic weekend with come and try sessions, rub shoulders with the top UK riders and get tips and better still [...] [Link]
Comment on SOS Big Blue by Sean Ordonez: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
So here is a bit of the low down on the SOS Big Blue after getting it on the water for the first time……. Forget the fact that this board is 10′10″….. The Big Blue is a board that wants the surf in fact it needs the surf, the shape of the base helps it turn well and the faster it moves the more stable it feels…. the paddling position seemed a bit farther back than I thought it would be by about an inch but it was not a problem in fact it worked well once I sussed it out. The Big Blue is design for playing in the waves….. it’s a lively board that will give back twice what you put in….. but if you don’t put in it may just give you a swim just to let you know who the boss is. All round a fun board designed to perform and without a doubt it will deliver the goods when you want it to. Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on Naish SUP First Impressions: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Naish do have a deck grip for their board…. it comes with the cool graphics so you can keep the look of the board without a problem. Info and prices to come soon Ride safe Andy [Link]
SOS Big Blue by Sean Ordonez: Airhead Surf Diary
A lot of people who take to the water will know the name Sean Ordonez aka SOS shapes, he has shaped Kite boards, Surf boards, Windsurf boards and he has also worked on the range of his SOS paddle surf boards for a number of years. Sean has a progressive out look on his shaping [...] [Link]
Comment on C4 Paddle Surf Board 10′6″: Airhead Surf Diary by Evan
I’ve been riding the C4 Waterman 10′6″ board for about 3 weeks and love it. I weigh 210 lbs and am 6′ tall. I feel so comfortable on it that I’ve been riding the C4 10′ board this week. I did a short video comparison between the 10′ and 10′6″ at www.StandUpPaddleSurf.net. [Link]
Comment on C4 Paddle Surf Board 10′6″: Airhead Surf Diary by alan the devon kyotee
okedokey, i loooooooooouve that j.l.10fter. out every day, all day. cant get offf it.piks up everything. .had a great time at sennan weekend ,extended the deck pad to the nose, to keep a bit of traction, when hangin my gut over the end, ha ha, seems to work well. looking forward to the 29th, have you got a kinimaka hybrid paddle, and if so ,how much to yer ol mate Al. c ya. [Link]
Naish SUP First Impressions: Airhead Surf Diary
At last we have got the much talked about stand up paddle board from Naish so we thought we would give you our first impressions as we took it out of the box. The look of the board is great, well-finished, nice wood effect deck. As with the Starboard range it has a carry handle which [...] [Link]
Starboard on TV and Hawaii SUP Mag: Airhead Surf Diary
Did anybody see John Hibbard from Starboard on BBC South today on Tuesday night? It was a fantastic bit about the sport and it show’s how quickly the media are catching on to this sport… for those of you who missed it you can check it out SUP on the BBC I hope you enjoy [...] [Link]
Comment on C4 Paddle Surf Board 10′6″: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Got out on the C4 10′6″ for a bit of a distance paddle tonight, about 3 miles in choppy wind blown conditions… the board handled really well though my toes did go numb again for a while… I feel I am really starting to get this board dialed just waiting for some waves to give it a propa go….. cant wait Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on Paddle Surf Boards UK: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Guy’s from what I can tell after talking to John Hibard from Starboard UK is that these boards have been well thought through….. hopefully John will be down this way soon so that we can get out and demo the lot…. I will keep you posted [Link]
Comment on Paddle Surf Boards UK: Airhead Surf Diary by Matt
Looks good, if the fish is as good as the 12ft 2007 one it will be cool. [Link]
Comment on C4 Paddle Surf Board 10′6″: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Hey Alan….. I am hoping to try all these boards real soon but I know that most will be a Newquay on the 29th Sept for the event….. Look forward to seeing you and James there Ride safe Andy [Link]
Comment on C4 Paddle Surf Board 10′6″: Airhead Surf Diary by alan the devon kyotee
ok andy , when you geting 9. 6. paddle star in then. hope you and family r well. c ya [Link]
Comment on Paddle Surf Boards UK: Airhead Surf Diary by pete
all looking good, a fish wow going to be after one of the fish style models this winter I recon. [Link]
Paddle Surf Boards UK: Airhead Surf Diary
This past week I went to the Surf Shop Expo in Exeter to check out what is hot and what is not in the surf scene for the coming year…. of course there where all you usual suspects Reef, Billabong, Hurley along with loads of other brands and new up and coming products that want [...] [Link]
Comment on C4 Paddle Surf Board 10′6″: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Here is an Email for James in Devon with his views on his new C4 Waterman 10′ “Hi Andy, Just thought I’d drop you a little note to let you know how I got on with the new C4 board on Sunday. First impressions of the board itself were that it really looks the biz! Compared to all the other boards we’ve seen, both Allan and I agreed that it really
looks the most professional SUB we’ve seen so far…great design and really well finished. I’m totally stoked to own it! I really like the fact it comes
with the deck grip already fitted and includes a tail pad as standard. I didn’t really notice the lack of the side pads which the JL pads feature. The
velcro paddle straps are also really handy…especially when there’s a bit of a breeze (as there was at the beach on Sunday). They allow you to have both
hands free to hold it steady when you’ve got the board on your shoulder or to carry the board by the paddle like a handle with the board under your arm.
The only tiny issue I’ve found so far has been that it’s been really hard to find alternative (glass) Futures fins to replace the plastic side bites you get
as standard. I also found that the centre fin was extremely tight in the box… required some grease to get it in. I’m going to sand the fin down for a
more permanent solution. This might be that this specific fin was just a tad too wide. Did you have any similar issues with the fin on the 10′6″? Searching for waves on Sunday, we were a bit short of choice. However, eventually we managed to find some semi-sheltered knee-high ones at Crantock beach in
Newquay. There was practically no one in the water at all… a tiny handful of swimmers/bodyboarders and a lone surfer on a Bic. Still Allan managed to get
told off by the lifeguards for accidentally straying just into the swimmers area This was laughable cos it was obviously an accident and there really
was hardly anyone in the water and certainly no one nearby. I guess they were pretty bored and had probably never had the opportunity to reprimand a stand
up paddle surfer 
Anyway, the conditions were breezy and a bit choppy, especially in the river mouth where we started. Intially, I fell off about 3 times in quick
succession…laughing all the time Then started to get to grips with it. It’s actually pretty stable for a 10ft SUB! The main difference (to my JL) I
found was that, once it started to tip, eventually you reached a critical point and then it would suddenly go. It’s certainly a fair bit more floaty than
the 10ft JL. The deck of Allan’s JL 10ft was awash at the back. Mine was pretty much clear of the water. Mind you, you have to take into account that
Allan is 2-3st heavier than my ‘welterweight’ 10st For a 10ft board, the C4 certainly seemed to paddle fairly easily. It seemed a bit harder to get it
going initially. But once moving, it felt ok. However, it’s a little difficult to be totally objective compared to the 11ft JL because it was choppy &
quite windy and I haven’t really had enough time on the C4 yet in other conditions. I found that it dropped into the (small) waves pretty easily. Only a couple of stokes needed so long as I was in the right place. It also felt much more
manoeuvrable especially once I got my foot back on/near the tail pad. I caught one wave where it felt like I was surfing it more from the tail and it felt
great. Once you got your foot in the right place, it could be turned on the spot…which could take you buy surprise. But, I soon started to get the hang
of it and managed to spin the board round at the end of the rides…sometimes even without falling in The bottom line is that I absolutely love this board. I can see that my JL 11ft might easily be side-lined for flat or tiny days only. Anything knee to
waist high and above and I reckon I’ll be out on the C4. I can’t wait to find some quality waves of a decent size to really find out how it goes. Sadly,
there’s nothing much on the horizon for the coming weekend. There should be some about tomorrow on the North coast, but unfortunately I’ll be stuck in the
office 
Anyway, fingers crossed there’ll be a small wave at least to be found. I’ll let you know how I get on. I hope you’re well. Have you been out much? …and have you tried the 10′6″ C4 yet? Cheers, James” [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surf How to… YouTube: Airhead Surf Diary
Here are some You Tube clips to keep you entertained….. How to Paddle Surf and some crazy Paddle Surf river running which looks fun….. Stand Up Paddle Surf How To Basics River Paddle Boarding …. I hope you enjoy them [Link]
Comment on C4 Paddle Surf Board 10′6″: Airhead Surf Diary by Matt
Looks really good Andy, I just want to get these boards out into the surf !! [Link]
C4 Paddle Surf Board 10′6″: Airhead Surf Diary
Tonight I had the chance to get out on the C4 Waterman 10′6″ and give it a good paddle…. Standing on the board for the first time it felt more unstable than a lot of the other boards I have paddled and I have paddled nearly all that are available but then it’s shorter and narrower [...] [Link]
Comment on C4 Waterman Paddle Surf Boards: Airhead Surf Diary by Dreaming
Is the bottom shape flat under the feet? (Where you stand when paddling) I’ve heard that helps when trying to go small. Vee in the tail going how far forward? Looking forward to reading your review. [Link]
Comment on C4 Waterman Paddle Surf Boards: Airhead Surf Diary by Andy
Hey Matt, Going to try and get out Thursday evening to give it a test… just flat water by the look of the swell reports. I have been at the Surf Show the past 2 days and I have been checking all the new kit coming out…. I will be posting photos and info up on the blog real soon. I am hoping to get over your way for a paddle some point soon so let me know if you have waves or hitting the water for a flat water session. Ride Safe Andy [Link]
Naish Paddle Surf Boards Hit UK: Airhead Surf Diary
News hot off the press…. The Naish Paddle Surf Boards have hit the UK and are as we speak clearing customs. We are expecting to have the Naish Stand Up Paddle Surf Board in stock very soon. As soon as they come to the store I will let you know what we think. More from the Airhead [...] [Link]
C4 Waterman Paddle Surf Boards: Airhead Surf Diary
With all the great new products hitting the UK the C4 Waterman paddle surf boards are the latest to hit our shores…. aimed at the rider who wants performance and usability… these boards are set to sell out fast. Airhead Board Sports are set to get these boards in and hopefully we will have one [...] [Link]
O’Shea SUP: Airhead Surf Diary
Stand up paddle surfing is starting to hit the UK and with it comes more equipment to tempt folks onto the water… as the Airhead crew already know from our SUP Club there are more and more people wanting to give the sport a try. The newest SUP board’s to be introduced are from the legendry [...] [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Club and More: Airhead Surf Diary
The Airhead stand up paddle surf club is going from strength to strength with new faces on the water every time we head out… the SUP club really is the best way to pick up tips and hints on how to make being on the water easy and safe plus it’s all free, what’s more [...] [Link]
Naish Helix hits Airhead: Airhead Surf Diary
The legendry Naish Helix kites have hit Airhead… The Helix has a totaly new shape and is set to rock kitesurfing around the world…. and Airhead has a 12m Niash Helix form demo. Words from Naish The 2008 Helix defines the natural evoloution of using technologies to adapt to the large depower range required in modern kites. [...] [Link]
UK Stand Up Paddle Surf Championships: Airhead Surf Diary
While checking out the normal SUP sites I found this….. “It’s official! Along with Starboard, Errant Surf Travel and the Extreme Academy we are proud to bring you The UK Stand Up Paddle Surfing Championships. There will be competitions in Surf and Distance Paddling as well as equipment demos on the beach. The best news of [...] [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surffing Forum & Blog: Airhead Surf Diary
While I have been posting quite a bit on the Airhead Surf Diary about Stand Up Paddle Surfing and the different things we have going on with our club and equipment etc we have noticed a couple of other sites that have a good vibe and lots of good info on SUP. The sites to check [...] [Link]
Paddle Surfing What a Week: Airhead Surf Diary
This has been great week for getting out on the paddle boards, not much in the way of surf but some great warm summers days on the water and just enjoy being out in great company.. Some evening session but best of all some fantastic early morning sessions, hitting the water before other people descend on [...] [Link]
XM 12′ Paddle Board Leash: Airhead Surf Diary
The XM 12 foot paddleboard coil leash has landed….. Yep after three weeks of waiting for these babies to hit Airhead the postman delivered them to us today. My first impression on opening the box is that they are everything we were hoping for… a good solid cord with good fittings, the quick release is well [...] [Link]
Naish Kitesurf 2008 and C4 Waterman SUP: Airhead Surf Diary
We have not talked much about kitesurf for a while and that’s because there not been much to say, that’s all changing as we start to see the guy’s coming round showing us the new 2008 kite surf kit….. this week James from Naish came to show Airhead the all new Naish Helix kite…. the [...] [Link]
Stand Up for Starboard SUP: Airhead Surf Diary
Well it seems that summer has finally arrived…. ahh nice warm days, classic flat-water paddleboard sessions. Today John Hibbard from Starboard came down for a Stand Up Paddleboard session with the Airhead crew, no waves just flat water and a great evening paddle out from Littlehampton and a chance for us to try each other’s kit. [...] [Link]
Stand Up.. Whats Happening: Airhead Surf Diary
Over the past week we have had lots happen at Airhead…. At last we have had stock of the Jimmy Lewis 10ft & 11ft Boards but that is just the tip of the ice berg…. once things started to arrive there was no stopping it… C4 paddles and JL deck grip quickly followed by Kinimaka Tahitian [...] [Link]
Indo Board & Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Adriano from Indo Board Europe has been telling Airhead about using the Indo Boards as a training tool for stand up paddle surfing and perfecting your balance. Here is an artical Adriano sent me that has been writen by Adam Zervas about that very thing. Images by Geoff Tydeman. Click the link and enjoy the read Indo Board [...] [Link]
XM 12 ft Big Wave Coil Leash: Airhead Surf Diary
In Airheads search to find the best products for stand up paddle surfing I have managed to track down one of the best leashes available, the XM 12ft Big Wave Coil Leash with quick release. This leash is designed to perform and not get in the way while you are enjoying your surf and by [...] [Link]
Paddle boarding on Saturday: Airhead Surf Diary
Today saw the start of the Brighton Paddle Round the Pier 2007 and also a change in conditions for the south of the UK, sunny skies and a brisk southwest wind at last. The Paddle round the pier got of to a great start and the retail village was in full swing with folks trying out [...] [Link]
Stolen Kitesurf Equipment: Airhead Surf Diary
Bad news travels fast but this time we want everybody to know. Neal Hilder, Naish UK team rider and long time friend of Airhead has had all his kites stolen from the back of his VW van on the night of Saturday 30th July. The van was parked on Neal’s driveway and it would seem [...] [Link]
C4 Waterman Paddles: Airhead Surf Diary
Well as Airhead is looking forward to paddle surfing I had the chance to check out the full range of C4 waterman paddles… full carbon and the wood carbon hybrid, these baby’s are the full deal. Come along to Paddle Round the Pier 2007 this coming weekend… 7th-8th July in Brighton and you can check [...] [Link]
Jimmy Lewis Stand Up Boards: Airhead Surf Diary
On the quest for the great sand up paddleboards I am pleased that we now have the full Jimmy Lewis range of SUP boards coming to Airhead. I am looking forward to get our first shipment in and pick my own board out. On another note Jock Patterson, Oxbow area manager, UK longboarder and now one [...] [Link]
Exciting Times Ahead: Airhead Surf Diary
Stand up paddle boarding is one of the most exciting surf sports to hit the UK for a long time, in fact I can remember getting the same feeling about kitesurfing about 13 years ago. SUP as it is also known is perfect for the south coast of England where good surf cannot be guaranteed [...] [Link]
Red Bull Visit the Team: Airhead Surf Diary
Today I met the crazy girls from Red Bull. From out of the blue I get a phone call from a lively bubbly girl who seems to have been helping herself to the Red Bull, “Hey how do you fancy us dropping some Red Bull round for the Airhead Team??”, well anything to get the crew [...] [Link]
