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Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by JR
Billb, thanks heaps for the outstanding site! It is great to find a place with truly independent reviews. 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. I tried to post this on the Ke Nalu forum, but couldnt figure out how to post there. Please feel free to contact me on my personal email address. Cheers! [Link]
Comment on Oregon Scientific ATC-2k Camera: Bah! by Rick
My problem is different from the above…the camera seems to take video and sound without difficulty, but when it is plugged into the USB port of the computer (XP), it turns off and cannot be turned on again until it is unplugged. If I take out the card, the video playback (windows media) works fine. But it will not play from the camera via the USB port. Any ideas?? [Link]
Comment on Oregon Scientific ATC-2k Camera: Bah! by Carl
This camera is garbage. It simply won’t recognize any SD Card that I put into the damn thing. Sure, I know that I have to format it to FAT16, but the SD card never shows up at ALL! What a waste of time and money! And the Oregon Scientific tech support BLOWS. They simply repeated what was already in the manual. Thanks!!! [Link]
Comment on Standup Paddle Surfing 101 by Christopher Perry
I am writing from Whangarei, New Zealand. I have the Southpoint Kalama and Bonga Perkins standup boards. I started out with the Kalama model. I bought the Perkins model 3 months later. It has taken me about 6 times out in the surf to get the hang of the Perkins model. It is very tippy in choppy onshore conditions. It is very responsive. You can drop into waves much later than the Kalama, which often nose dives during last second take offs. Nothwithstanding this, the Kalama model is a high performance board as well. It is very responsive. You can turn sharply, carve up and down big waves, lift the front of the board up like a skateboard while dropping down the lip of a wave as it is breaking, etc. It is probably much faster than the Perkins model because of its shear size. The Perkins model is more like a longboard. I often use both boards depending on the conditions. I tend to use the Perkins board in low tide conditions. Both boards are so much fun to ride. [Link]
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Funeral For a Friend
Sorry for not being very active with Ke Nalu this last week. I’m in San Diego helping the family of my closest friend, Barney Li, who died last Saturday in a motorcycle accident. It’s just kind of taken the air out of me, but I really do feel a lot more like celebrating this remarkable man’s [...] [Link]
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Comment on Hobie Adventure Island Modifications and Tweaks by Gardner Wade
Thanks for all the suggestions. I was out for my second sail off Dana Point in whitecap conditions. I have the new rudder but under heavy load on port tack the boat wants to come up into the wind. Got a lot of water in the cockpit! I also heard of the aka braces coming off and boats immediately capsizing. I am working on a lockout device to keep the spring mech from being accidently pressed by sideways body movements. I look forward to racing you guys! [Link]
Ke Nalu Goes Continuous
My experiment with a paper-magazine style format is unsatisfying. I intended to update Ke Nalu (www.kenalu.com) on a monthly basis, but i found I was sitting on a lot of feature-quality stories that had a timeliness element. So from now on the only elements that will be monthly are the main two-column story and Stoneaxe’s [...] [Link]
Comment on Hobie Adventure Island Modifications and Tweaks by Morrie
I picked up an AI. in Annapolis last week. I sailed it back from the dealer in 20 knots of wind. It did good - except down wind. Because of the missing boom it just flutters. When you pull it in it naturally turns up wind. After the 5th circle I furled and peddled until I could get a better point of sail. There is a web site that recommends a barber haul rigged to the amas. I was thinking of a wisker pole rigged with the paddle. Have you had similar experience? [Link]
Comment on Stand Up Paddle Surfing 101(updated) by Deezel
Cool to see the growth in SUP-ing. Cool little interview with Kauai local Jeremy Fry of Wave Rod. Some good tips in there as well. http://www.firststoke.com/articles/learning-stand-up-paddle-surfing/ [Link]
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Diane’s New Long Lens
A couple of weeks ago Diane got a new long lens for the Nikon–a 180 to 500MM. I just downloaded the pictures to my computer–some of them are pretty neat. She put the long lens on our big tripod and this was the first shot she got: Here’s the second: Nice job, kid. There’s a few more shots on [...] [Link]
Comment on Sure Are A Lot Of Janitors by Smitty
I’m an inland mainlander. I expect to get the same questions about SUP from people when they see me launch in the lakes around here. I wonder if the SUP price-point will dampen growth? Pretty easy to spend $2k for starters. Don’t know the effect of the general economy on Maui, things are a bit schetchy in these parts. [Link]
Comment on Paddle Handling by marleina (willis) sirkin
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SUP camping article from Ke Nalu
Paddling through the Blue Caverns at Catalina I like this article a lot–plenty of great pictures. I have a few more to finish before I can call the second issue “complete” but it’s shaped up pretty well Ernie Johnson (of Johnson Big Stick Paddles) and his wife Andie, along with friends Allan Cheateaux and Jamie Peterson, went [...] [Link]
Comment on 2008 Board and Paddle Showcase–Huge Success by Michael Hylton
Bill and Diane, I am certain all agree, thank you for organizing that amazing experience! What a blast to test so many different SUP’s in one session - keep up the good work and see you walking on water. Mahalo nui loa! [Link]
Second Issue of Ke Nalu is Ready…Sort Of
I’m feeling pretty good about this second issue. Yes, it’s staggering to it’s feet a little, I still have numerous articles and features to finish up and add to the mix, But it’s not April 1st yet–I’m about a week ahead of schedule in releasing this issue. I’ve decided that a staggered release over the [...] [Link]
Sure Are A Lot Of Janitors
Diane and I went to Kihei this morning to paddle some. When we got to Kam 1 beach the horizon was lined with Paddlesurfers–janitors, in surfer parlance, because they all look like they’re sweeping up. And they are–when the surf is small like it was today it’s about the only game in town. The longboarders [...] [Link]
Cut Feet and Sore Shoulders
I’m losing my marbles. The wind has been excellent for the last week, and the surf sucks, but I’m doggedly trying to Paddlesurf. Why I don’t just go windsurf is beyond me, normally I’d be happy as a clam about these conditions. I guess I’m an addict. Yesterday I took my addiction to new lows [...] [Link]
Sunday WOW
I joined Sol Morey and a few of his friends in their weekly WOW (walk on water) paddle this Sunday morning. They’ve been doing it for a while and generally have eight to twelve paddlers, leaving from the Canoe hut near Kenolio Park in West Kehei and finishing up at Kalama Park–a leisurely 3.5 mile [...] [Link]
I Got My Camera Back!
What an odd day. I spent most of it sewing new sleeves for all the rack pads on the funmobile. the surf looked big, and I bet it was going off in a reasonable size on the west side (ho’okipa was closed out and very windy), but I was home sewing. And I thought the [...] [Link]
New Idea, old article: Big Sissy
I know a fair number of people read Ponohouse that don’t read my new e-magazine: Ke Nalu. I’ve been writing a daily column in the magazine for about a week when I realized “this column is a ponohouse column!”–same style, same topic, which is basically the stuff I do to have fun in Maui. So [...] [Link]
Board Showcase Posted: On Kenalu
I’ve had a few folks asking when the showcase is going to be posted. It’s already up, but it’s on my magazine website–www.Kenalu.com. You can read all about the showcase in the lead story, and if you click on the Showcase button you’ll find the index to all the reviews. we’re still adding action photos [...] [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by billb
YL–the showcase IS posted. It’s on http://www.kenalu.com click on the Showcase button. I guess I should do a ponohouse post to make sure everyone knows that. we’ve been working so hard on Kenalu we kind of forgot to do that. Smitty–the Starboard version of the Kenalu is their 12′2″ which they are unfortunately discontinuing. It’s a challenging first board if you’re new to the sport, but it’s fast, surfs well, and is the best wavesailer I’ve found. [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by YL
Hello Bill,
THanks for sponsoring this site. Couple of quick questions. When will the SUP comparison be posted? I am trying to decide between the Naish 11′6
and the Admundson 11′3. I surf and windsurf so want the windsurfing option. I am just learning SUP and want a beginner friendly board to teach others and tandem. The Admundson looks to have a lot of great features, built in eva deck and paddle guard. THe Naish looks extremely thick which could be good for me my weight 210lbs 6′2height, but maybe harder to handle in the waves. The Admundson looks thinner which could be more responsive in the waves but perhaps more tippy or less floaty?
ANy help is appreciated. YL [Link]
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Comment on Stand Up Paddle Surfing 101(updated) by linter
hey ho bill: did you get a chance to ride the starboard 11-2 ultimate blend? i’ve been wondering if it might be everything the jimmy11 plus more and wondered if you would agree w/ what john hibbard on the starboard forum says about the two, to wit: “The 11′2″ UB is a totally different Beast when compared to the JL 11′… The tail is a lot thinner and narrower. The 11′2″ feels smaller than it is. The length helps with its flat water glide. If you had an 11′2″ I don’t think you’d use your JL again. The length is similar, but the application and ability of the board is totally different.” on another subject: have you thought about opening up the individual SUP pages on the showcase to comments from readers? [Link]
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Comment on Happy Ke Nalu Day–and a Really Cool Announcement by billb
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Comment on Happy Ke Nalu Day–and a Really Cool Announcement by billb
Yeah, that doesn’t work in Wordpress, and it gets grabbed as spam. Nice looking paddles though. We’re doing a paddle showcase in Ke Nalu (www.kenalu.com) in the next issue. If you get representative sample to me by March 10 I can include them. You have to pay shipping here (maui) and back when we return the paddles, and we’re not responsible for any damage under any circumstances, though we try to take care of your stuff. [Link]
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Comment on Stand Up Paddle Surfing 101(updated) by Yoma
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Comment on 2008 Board and Paddle Showcase–Huge Success by Ty Borg
Bill and Diane, Wow!!! This event is such a great thing for the sport. My hats off to all involved this year. I will make sure to be there next year with you guys to lend a hand and have some fun.. [Link]
Comment on 2008 Board and Paddle Showcase–Huge Success by Nate Burgoyne
Looks like the event was a blast! And congrats on the planned launch of Ke Nalu. I’m sure we’ll all cross paths in the near future. I’m looking forward to sharing some waves with the Pono crew. Much Aloha! [Link]
Comment on 2008 Board and Paddle Showcase–Huge Success by paddledaddy
Looks great Bill. I am looking forward to the results but would also like to join in the fun next year. Can I get on the list to be considered as a participant (beginner category) for next year?
Thanks. [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by Smitty
I read somewhere on one of the blogs that Starboard made a board using the Ku Nalu for the mold. What model did that become in the Starboard line? If you tested it, how did it compare to your original? My use priority is: flat water glide, windsurfing, and then surfing. I live 8 hours from the coast and 2 minutes from a lake. [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by billb
there’s no problem with long posts, if you look at the SUP 101 postings you’ll see some that go on for pages–it’s all good. I prefer to answer questions online so everyone can gain. Wow, $750-$850 for the board, paddle and bag is FREE. I don’t think i could beat that deal buying direct from Jimmy. Is that the new JL paddle? if so, it’s Quickblade blade and his own shaft. I haven’t tried it myself, but I saw Jimmy using it in some nice big waves the other night at Kanaha. Looked pretty good, though the big Peahi blade he had doesn’t work for me with my dodgy shoulders. You can’t go wrong with either board. I really enjoyed the Naish, haven’t tried it in bigger waves, but I suspect it’s great. the JL surfs great, it just takes a few sessions to understand the mechanics. the squash tail makes it fast. the only guys that don’t like them are the ones that either don’t like to move around on the board, or never replace the fin. the lack of glide isn’t that big a deal, in fact i tend to use my JL for upwind/downwinders (paddle against the prevailing wind direction until it picks up, then turn around and return) just because it’s a better workout. I use my Starboard 12′6″ for real downwinders because if I was slow my buddies would beat me back to the car and drink all the beer. the Naish has better glide, but that’s because it’s a little narrower and more of a pintail. That also makes it a little tippier, especially when you step to the back of the board to turn it in front of a wave. [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by DownSouthSlidah
Thanks Bill. I am a decent surfer so the JL sounds good - I ride Harbours, Cooperfishes and Tylers with some proficiency - not a lot, but some! Harbours have full rails and tend to be very glidey while my Coop has superpinched rails and is fast, the Tyler has a boatload of concave and pinched 50/50 so it is slow and technical. I do want to use the SUP on flat water a good bit though and the lack of glide with the JL is a bit worrisome - is it hard to get into waves with it because of this? I expect not. The deals are these: The Naish for $950 with a pad, the JL for between $750 and $850 with pad, paddle and bag. I do not care about the windsurfing really… Just comes down to the glide (do I need it) and surfability I guess. Thanks so much. I am really looking forward to your comparisons. I wish they were out now - I might go for something else if there were a board that was more stable, had more glide and surfed easier than the JL. Of course, I wouldn’t get that deal… J (Sorry to post such a blog hog personalized note here but I couldn’t seem to find a contact email for you - maybe just a bit blind!) [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by billb
Actually, of the three boards, the JL 11 is the easiest to ride and the floatiest. You wouldn’t think so from the dimensions, but it’s true. we didn’t get to test the southpoint, so i can’t comment on it. both the Naish and the JL are excellent boards. I weigh 245 and own a JL 11er (among others). One of my all time favorite boards. I’m also a longboarder with shoulder problems. The last time i paddled a longboard was eight months ago. I paddle a longboard for day and my back hurts for two, but I SUP almost every day. My shoulders hurt every night, but I can pop out of bed and do it again the next morning. Longboarding is sprint exercise, SUP is core plus aerobic plus sprint. Most people lose a couple of belt sizes the first few months. The JL surfs well once you get used to it. You have to ride the rails, and then it’s fast, and kind of loose. If you get it, use the huge fin for the first week, then get something smaller, like a 10.5 Faberow flex. the big limitatiion of the JL is that it has no glide–it goes as far as you paddle it, then slows quickly. the Naish has more glide. If you really plan to wavesail, then you want the Naish, if you want an intro board that is very stable and surfs well, get the JL. the Naish is actually a little tippier. You should try all three if you can and see what you like best. I know lots of longboarders who said they’d never switch to SUP except for small waves and flat water. Never lasts. It’s just more fun catching and riding thirty waves an hour than five, and surfing anywhere instead of just a few reachable breaks. I swore I’d never sup bigger waves–who wants to be tied to an aircraft carrier when the green room closes on your head. I was out yesterday in overhead sets at Kanaha. Never even thought of going home for the longboard. Sup is extremely seductive. [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by DownSouthSlidah
Wow. This is going to be great. I have about three good deals available to me and would love to hear the comparisons. I am 205#, 6-1 and am an intermediate prone surfer (longboards and midranges). I also have had several back, shoulder and neck injuries which limit me a bit. The three boards available to me at a good price are: 11-0 Jimmy Lewis All-Arounder (11-0, 4.4″, 30″), 11-6 Naish (11-6, 4.5″, 29.75″), and the 11-6 Southpoint Kalama Timpone (11-6, 4.5″, 28 7/8″). The Lewis is the best deal financially by far, but it is also the shortest of the three (Foatiest: Naish, then Kalama, then Lewis). I certainly like to save money but I do not want to start out on something hard and if the extra half foot is going to make a big difference then I will look at the other boards. The full length single concave of the Timpone is intriguing. I am a fan of pintails (Naish - V tail), but for a board this size I wonder if the squash/square (more drive out of the turn) makes more sense than the smoother turning, better down the line drive of a (rounded) pin. I am thinking I will use this more as a flat water/extremely small wave rider, as I am a prone surfer and love that. That said, who knows? Maybe I fall i love with it. But if that happens I will probably pick up a much higher performance board at that point. The Naish is also a windsurfer and has a mast track and a handle built in (I am a sailor but not a windsurfer - might be fun to have the option) Any advice is appreciated. Sorry for the long post! James [Link]
Comment on 2008 Board and Paddle Showcase–Huge Success by Scott
Aloha Bill & Diane,
Thanks for taking us in like family! We had such a great time at the Showcase, made some great new friends, and had so much fun! The photos look great, we can’t wait to see the rest!! [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by Brightr
Hi Bill,
When will you have results of the BB Test? Have enjoyed reading comments. Very instructive. Thanks! [Link]
Comment on 2008 Board and Paddle Showcase–Huge Success by Evan
Bill/Diane - What a great time we all had. Can’t wait to see more pictures. Thanks for putting this on and your hospitality. [Link]
Comment on 2008 Board and Paddle Showcase–Huge Success by matt
congratulations! The surf gods were obviously smiling and respectful of all the hard work you & diane spent in creating the first annual. Can’t wait to see the Ke Nalu presentation of the testing results ( although it seems the true results of the day are already visible- the spreading of Aloha) [Link]
2008 Board and Paddle Showcase–Huge Success
Wow, we had it all. Blue skies, soft wind, waves (small, but fun) a great bunch of people, fifty boards, 35 testers (growing to 50 as the day wore on) and lots of aloha. On the downside, we got too much breakfast and not enough lunch. Our biggest tester, Casey Trout, got out of the [...] [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by Off to Pono Bills Big Board Test Tomorrow | Stand Up Paddle Surfing in Hawaii - StandUpPaddleSuf.net
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Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by billb
Hi Greg,
We’re pretty full up. I hate to turn anyone down, but we have almost as many evaluators as boards. And with the Superferry down there’s a little uncertainty about some of the boards getting here. We’ll be doing some evaluation of new boards quarterly–the showcase is going to be a permanent component of Ke Nalu. If you’d like to participate in that in the future I’ll add your names to the list. [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by greg paul
My buddy (Jim Hyatt) and I are here in Maui, we live here part time. We are long board surfers and sup surfers. We were at Hi-tech today and Steve said you may need testers for your sup comparison. If you still do, we would be more than happy to particapate. My cell number is 209-481-9922 please reply. Mahalo [Link]
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Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by billb
Hi John,
I’ll try to get down to Hitech tomorrow and talk with you–tried to make it today but it didn’t work out. [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by john chiu
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Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by john chiu
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Comment on Nice Day at the Cove by linter
bill: you are totally living the life, aren’t you? meanwhile, a thought about the upcoming event. would it make sense, do you think, to offer up some board as a basis of comparison for the testers? iow, if, say, the jimmy11 is the center line for various elements (stability, glide, surfability, etc), then the other boards could be viewed as + or - that centerline. obviously, for this to work, the guy would all have to spend some time on the jimmy but at the very least, if it worked, the idea could spit out some interesting numbers — especially if it worked out that the various element numbers actually fell into meaningful groups instead of all over the damn place. also, it’d make it easy for the guys to complete quick evals — just write in some numbers, maybe an overall impression, and off you go, bob’s your uncle.
anyway, just thought i’d toss that in at the last minute. [Link]
Nice Day at the Cove
I had to clean the garage yesterday–just had to, and I washed the mud off Diane’s Xterra (but not my jeep–mud looks just fine on it). By 2:00 I was ready to hit the water, but we were having dinner with good friends in Wailea–Ed and Diane Lane, so I headed for Cove Park planning [...] [Link]
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Comment on Ke Nalu Rash Guards by Bob
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Ke Nalu Rash Guards
Are here. Very cool We didn’t get the usual skin-tight ones–they aren’t really necessary for Stand Up, and they make me look like a walrus. these are super comfortable, fast-dry and darned good lookin’ [Link]
Ke Nalu Editorial Calendar
I sat down with Diane this morning to plan out the editorial calendar for the first three issues of Ke Nalu (I told you folks she’d keep me focused on the tasks). The first issue is obviously the Showcase issue. That’s not all that will be in that issue, but it’s the overriding theme. The [...] [Link]
Comment on New Jimmy Lewis Boards by billb
Dw–it would be kind of nice if I DIDN’T do that. But I know what you mean. At 200 pounds the 10′6″ would be really cool. I think it will be fine for me if I make 220. Bob–I’m trying to talk Jimmy into putting in at least some strong inserts like the Starboard has. Truth is I think you could add them to any board but it might be too hard on the deck without reinforcement. The track that Ding King put in my JL seems bulletproof, but it’s a big job. [Link]
Comment on New Jimmy Lewis Boards by Bob
I need to keep a close eye on what Sue likes in the boards we test. I know she is going to get hooked and I’m thinking maybe for her birthday. It’s definitely going to need a mast track I know that. [Link]
Comment on New Jimmy Lewis Boards by DW
I loved reading this. It is so great to hear you’re going through the exact same thing I experienced my first day on the JL 10. At 200 lbs the JL 10 is too small for me, but it blew my mind and changed everything I thought I knew. It was the board that sent me on a several month long SUP buying frezzy in seach of the magic board for MY WEIGHT. I could not wait for the new JL sizes, I had expereinced the 10 footer and knew the stoke. Nothing I had ridden before was good enough anymore. I tried to get by riding the 10 footer for about 6 weeks, but gave up and started buying SUPs faster than a kid in a candy store. [Link]
We’re suffering here
Man it’s been cold in Maui. I had to put a sweatshirt on today for about ten minutes, then I got too hot and took it off. but it’s just hell being stuck somewhere between shorts/T-shirt and shorts/long sleeved shirt. We’re even got snow. Here’s the proof: My little Xacti waterproof camera has a pretty amazing electronic [...] [Link]
Comment on New Jimmy Lewis Boards by Bob
OMG…I think I’m getting aroused. 7 days….16 hrs….23 mins or so……. but who’s counting? [Link]
New Jimmy Lewis Boards
I picked up a whole bandoleer of Jimmy Lewis boards for the showcase on Tuesday. Most of them are for much smaller or much better Sup surfers than I, but there are two in the edge of my range. I took them out in lousy conditions yesterday–windy, lots of chop, and dinky waves. Holy buckets were [...] [Link]
Comment on Stand Up Paddle Surfing 101(updated) by Nanci Smith
Trying to get in touch with you regarding some Northwest promo - I believe that we have mutual friends in Bend, OR. Jet me a line.
Nanci Smith [Link]
Windy Maui
Strange day today on Maui–windy as heck with an odd swell from the northeast. I thought about going windsurfing, but my arms are still killing me from yesterday, so I decided to go over to the south side to see if I could find a protected break. I got a real late start–did a bunch [...] [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by linter
bill: i certainly am glad to hear you are continuing to work on lowering your maturity level. i’m right there with you. hmmmm — toes just a few inches past the balance point? man, i don’t know what gives, but for me that’s just too far back. i’m way up there. same with the starboard. i’d guess i’m somewhere about 2/3 of the way up. had some guy tell me the other day that it looked like i was standing too far forward. this was on the 12-6. i told him it might look like that … and then i caught the next wave, no pearling. one thing i know i need to do is work on my paddling strength. more of that would help me out a lot. afternoon update: just got back from 1.5 hrs in the water. stood further back on the board than i did yesterday — and caught twice as many waves. go figure. thanks bill! [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by billb
Trust me, I’ll be all over any board that can remotely hold me. I want to try as many as I can. If you think I’m going to have all these toys here and not play with, you’re greatly overestimating my maturity and discipline. My toes are not a long way past the balance point, probably just a few inches, and yes, I switch to a surfing stance when I start paddling hard to catch a wave. I’ve seen guys do it both ways, but that’s easiest for me. Drawing a line on the balance point is a good idea. When I longboard I draw a line with wax where my nose should be. Otherwise I tend to get too far back. [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by linter
bill: so when you’re paddling for a wave, you’re pretty much always starting off in surf stance? i’ve got to give that a go. i’ve been going parallel except for those times when i knew i was gonna pearl cause the wave was about to pitch on top of me; in a few instances a quick switch to surf stance allowed me to pop the pearling nose back to the surface before it was too late. mostly, though, i’d eat it.
can you guestimate for me how far back from the nose your forward toes are?
once i found the sweet spot on the 12-6, i Sharpy’d a line across the pad so a quick look’ll tell me if i’m in position or not. it’s proved to be pretty helpful (if a little kookfull too).
one thing about the upcoming boardathon that i’m not happy with is that you’ll probably be too busy running it to try out the SUPS yourself. from your past writing, i’ve come to trust your judgement and have found it incredibly helpful. my hope is that you’ll see some that are of obvious interest to you and that you’ll make time to jump on ‘em and momentarily hand off the busywork to your bro. [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by billb
So here’s the thing with the Jimmy Lewis, the small amount of nose rocker absolutely makes it prone to pearling if you’re too far forward. What I do is catch the wave with my feet in a surfing stance but not widely separated so I can keep weight forward to catch the wave easily. with weight forward the JL catches waves extremely well, as you know. As soon as the board is in the wave I take a big step back with my rear foot and lean into the bottom turn (whichever way I’m turning). Lately I’ve added putting the rear foot toward the back rail during that big step if I’m going backside. When you do that it never pearls and you’re in a great position to maneuver. I don’t go all the way to a stinkbug squat, but I have a lot of weight on my rear foot and I’m leaning back. The first day out when we got back to Maui I drove straight down like a lawn dart into the reef on an overhead wave with the JL. I had forgotten about the step back, or just froze like a scared possum, one or the other. I haven’t pearled since, and I can catch waves easier with the JL than the Starboard so far. In fact I find myself wailing away after some absurd knee-slapper on the Starboard just because I know I can catch it with the Jimmy. You’re absolutely right about the fin, I curse it when I’m turning. You have to be way back on the board and even then you need to herc it around. I’m going to swap to something skinnier. I’m getting a decent backside worked out. Now my problem is when I get either board turning backside, I have my ass hanging out so far I have a hard time getting back to reverse the turn. I did a backside turn so tight on the Jimmy two days ago that I shot back through the top of the wave. Too bad, it was a nice one, I had big plans for that wave but I U-turned right out of it. [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by linter
just got back in after 2.5 hrs with the jimmy in nice lined-up 3′ surf. i caught a fair number of waves (and had one 40 minute period where i couldn’t catch a thing) and had a pretty great time. problem was, i couldn’t find the board’s sweet spot to paddle from. i was either an inch too far forward and pearled or an inch too far back and missed the wave. guess we’ll have to differ on this one, bill: i think the starboard’s sweet spot is pretty easy to find and it works well, at least for me, in both mushy and steeper situations.
in this regard, i think the starboard’s kicked-nose helps a lot to keep pearling to a minimum. the jimmy’s nose, otoh, is almost flat as a board and tends to dig in quickly if you’re too far forward; i.e, it’s not very forgiving, imo.
for sheer surfability, though, i think the jimmy has it all over the 12-6. especially backside. i actually had fun on the rights today (i’m a goofyfoot) and even got in a little drop knee action (or at least i think i did; someone looking at me probably saw something else entirely).
the stock jimmy 13″ fin is great for stability but i missed a whole bunch of waves because i couldn’t come around fast enuf. i think i’ll put the ol’ dewey weber 13″ hatchet fin on; it’s just got a lot less surface area.
well, that’s the latest on this end. over and out ….
(please excuse all typos and other infelicities; as usual, i’m too pooped to proof read…) [Link]
Comment on Board Comparison Starts to Gel by billb
The showcase is Feb 15, we’ll have all the results in Ke Nalu (www.kenalu.com) on the 25th [Link]
Comment on Board Comparison Starts to Gel by mark
Have you completed this comparison? Would love to see who was included and the results. [Link]
You’ve got to see this
Freestyle video Freestyle sail handling by a pro in Bonaire named Ceasar. Unbelievable. Even if you care absolutely nothing about windsurfing, this is jawdropping. [Link]
Comment on Fishing Cruiser by billb
Very cool. You need to go see “Golden Compass” for inspiration. Armored Bears! I want an armored bear. [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by billb
I surfed both the Jimmy and the Starboard today, definitely very different boards with different strengths. It was choppy and windy with confused waves that were hard to read the peaks of. I just got some thrusters for the Starboard so I was anxious to try it, but conditions were tough enough as it was, so I used the Jimmy. As far as stability in the rough stuff and surfing, for I guy with my weight and skill level it’s as good as I’ve found. I stayed out about two hours, including putting my new helmet cam on to go video some surfing canoes. After the wind died I went and got the Starboard, and it was fine in the calmer conditions. I think it surfed better with the thrusters, but I’m not sensitive enough to the variations to say for sure. Conditions were too different to compare one day to another. But I did discover that I can’t do backside turns very well on the Starboard. I asked several of the experienced surfers what I was doing wrong. they said I needed to step back further, get my rear foot closer to the inside rail, and get some hip into the turn. So far that’s a recipie for falling off, but I’ll work at it. By comparison, I can slide the nose of the Jimmy back across the wave to the backside very easily. I’m not carving that turn, but I get done what i want to do. Frontside turns are easy with both boards, but again, the Jimmy does it quicker and cleaner. Let me know what you find out. I think the JL 11er is one of those boards that we’ll all outgrow, then grow back into, then outgrow, then grow back into. It does a lot of things well. [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by linter
I’m going to use the Jimmy the next time I go out. I’ve put the big stock fin back on it, so I want to see what it’s like now that I’m a little more advanced (???). One thing about the Starboard, I’m having a pretty hard time making cutbacks with it. Not so the Jimmy, as I recall. btw / i cross stepped today for pretty much the first time ever. i only went forward but it’s a start! [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by billb
I make myself move around a lot on any board I’m on, but when I paddle to catch a smallish wave I move way forward, especially if I think I might not make it. For the big honkers I move back a little and as soon as I get into the wave and start the drop I lean back to get the nose up and start the turn. I’m probably ahead of where you’re talking about when I’m paddling hard. I have to say that the Starboard is still a lot harder to catch waves with than the JL11er–for me anyway. Even though it goes faster and accelerates better. You have to be positioned just right on the board, and there’s a lot of board to move around on. The pointed nose is probably great for maneuverability, but I can’t move very far forward on the board to accelerate. a great all around board, and I’ll use it a lot for downwinders and cruising. The 11er remains my go-to board. I’m just stuck on it. As anyone that sees my jeep running around in Maui could tell you, the JL is a permanent fixture on it. It’s not the best for cruising, for sure, and it doesn’t turn well until you learn to lean on it, it takes technique to make it paddle straight, and it tends to wobble in surf until you learn to set a rail, but once you’ve overcome those obstacles and learned to ride it, it’s a wave catching machine. I think when I learn to surf better I might move away from it more, but it makes cutbacks and bottom turns so easy, I have my doubts that I’d ever retire it. And even a grunion like me can get up on the nose and move around when it’s in the wave. [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by linter
wow, bill, thanks a whole bunch for that fin suggestion. i took out the puny fin i had on the 12-6 and put in a fat 10″ Hobie fin and it was like night and day, the difference from my dismal experience of a week ago. iow, i caught a ton of waves. btw/ i have 3.25″ thrusters on there and am not sure i need them now. did you buy a pair and try em out? also: i realized today that i’ve been standing way too far back on the board. for whatever reason, i’d been locked on to those center-line diamond cut-outs in the pad as the approximate place to stand. but when i started moving forward on the board, i also started sliding into waves much much easier — and a lot further out. i just went out and measured my new fav position. from the nose of the board back to the front of my booties, it’s 58″; and from the front of the carry-thingy insert to the front of the booties, it’s about 17″. Zat about where you and Bob are doing it? [Link]
Comment on Fishing Cruiser by Bob
It’s bound to be heavy. I may need to get a mule for transport. Small screen!…..40″ plasma and a fridge! Seriously though, fish finder maybe, cooler and rod holders for sure. [Link]
Comment on Fishing Cruiser by linter
looks cool, bob. can you guesstimate the weight of such a thing? can’t be light!
meanwhile, i don’t know about you, but i find a fishfinder almost a necessity these days. i have one on my fishing kayak and never leave home without it. you ought to build one right into your wooden board ala the compass. (might as well throw in a small-screen tv while you’re at it. and a cooler). also: would you install rod holders? i really like those RAM tube mounts — ez on, ez off. [Link]
Fishing Cruiser
I may try my hand at building a hollow wooden board this summer. I like this design even if it does look like Flash Gordon meets a vintage lake speedboat. I’d make the outriggers removable and have plenty of hardpoints for gear. The brass compass looks kinda cool too IMNSHO. This is 14′6″ x 32″ [...] [Link]
Comment on Hobie Adventure Island Modifications and Tweaks by billb
Valley Isle Marine in Wailuku has them–I think they have the exclusinve deal for Maui, but even if they didn’t i’d get it there. they stock parts and know what they’re doing. [Link]
Comment on Hobie Adventure Island Modifications and Tweaks by Dave
Aloha-I’m looking into getting an adventure island who on Maui is selling them? [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by billb
I don’t why it took me so long to figure that out, the board comes with thruster slots. I figured they were just being sexy or something. I’m going to get some thrusters today and see if I can feel them. I be they won’t help the coasting though. I think the larger fin might be a good compromise. [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by Bob
I still have the 10″ flexifin you had on there….of course my surfing still sux but it ain’t the fin. I also want to try some thrusters. I’m sure the ladies were astounded my your manliness…..either that or laughing at the shrinkage…..:) [Link]
Comment on Starboard Discovery and Nice Day by linter
great humorous story, bill, and it’s funny that you should post it now, because out on my shed, laying on top of my 12-6, is a great bit honking hatchet fin i swiped out of a dewey weber performer. i’ve been meaning to give it a go and now i will, with renewed enthusiasm and vigor. thanks! [Link]
Starboard Discovery and Nice Day
So I took a look at Kanaha today and said (ka)Nah. No one was out, though the parking lot had lots of people coming in and people getting ready to go out. But the waves were confused and sloppy looking. Unlike Ho’okipa where they simply looked life-threatening. I haven’t gone out at Ho’okipa yet this [...] [Link]
Comment on Happy Ke Nalu Day–and a Really Cool Announcement by DW
Does snowboarding descirbe that sport? Skis are boards on your feet ridden on snow. People already know “surfing” means prone surfing. No surfer ever says he is going paddle surfing, so paddle surfing is not associated with prone surfing. It doesn’t take long for terms to catch on and become the offical name associated with that activity. Usually the name that sticks, is the one we end up with. We all called windsurfing, windsurfing, even though technically we all knew it was a board brand. Eventually the the name stuck, regardless of lawsuits. Many tried to PUSH sailboard on us, but you can’t fight it, if the people call it something else. People tried to push kiteboarding on us because people can do it on flat water. Marketers wanted a name that would allow the sport to grow on lakes. It failed, the sport is known as kitesurfing. [Link]
Comment on Happy Ke Nalu Day–and a Really Cool Announcement by billb
the problem with a name like “Paddle Surfing” is that it’s not a clear identifier. It works in the context but not alone. Everyone paddle surfs (they just use their hands to do it) and paddle boards already exist, as surfboards designed only to paddle. That’s why people added standup to the name. And presto, for clear writing you’re back to Standup Paddle Surfing aka SUP. Windsurfing suffered a long identity crisis, rescued only by lawsuits and protected names. People used to call it Sail Boarding but that was a trademark. I still tend to call it sailboarding. The other cool thing we can do with these board is stick a sail on them and get into big waves. Right now it’s called Longboard Wavesailing or SUP Wavesailing. Yikes. [Link]
Comment on Happy Ke Nalu Day–and a Really Cool Announcement by paddledaddy
I too think SUP sounds like one more acronym that must stand for some ridiculous, boring, or needless program created by a committee of government bureaucrats trying to hide the true meaning of their screw the taxpayer program. Okay, so that may be a bit over stated, but certainly we can give this energizing sport more life than a three letter acronym. So what do we call it in our own lives? When I am leaving the house and headed for flat-water on the bay, I say: “By Honey, I am going to go paddle.” If I am headed for the beach with the SUP, I say: “I am going to go paddle-surf.” If I am trying to describe the sport to someone who has never heard of it, I call it: “standup paddle boarding” and then have to explain that I stand on a long wide surf board and paddle it with a long canoe paddle. They look at me a bit strange until I explain the benefits of standing up and not laying prone in the water; and that it is a natural extension of other paddle sports like canoeing and kayaking. So, I think the operative words are of course standup and paddle. Personally, I like all the attempts that give credit to Hawaiian culture. The problem is that I can’t remember the longer phrases like Ku Ku Hoe which Infiniti has trademarked, and I think I have seen something worse like Ku Ku Hoe Ke Nalu out there. I can remember a short phrase like Ku Nalu or Ke Nalu but those both belong to someone as well. Is there a short Hawaiian word or phrase for standup or one for paddle that could be kept universal? [Link]
Comment on Happy Ke Nalu Day–and a Really Cool Announcement by DW
I think we already have a name for the sport. Around here, we tend to just say “paddle surf”. When typing I still use SUP because its faster, but in conversations its always “paddle surf”. [Link]
New Starboard Flatwater Catalog–and Two New Boards
Starboard has an interesting new catalog out–it focuses on the flatwater aspects of Sup. It also introduces two new boards–A 14′8″point-to-point board with foot steering, and a kid’s Sup board. I posted the full catalog at Ke Nalu [Link]
Comment on Happy Ke Nalu Day–and a Really Cool Announcement by hotdotdog
I think you’re right about this sport needing a more attractive name. As surfers we have categorized our styles based on our equipment. We essentially have short boards and long boards. How about we call these Ultra Boards? The sport would then be called Ultra Boarding. Kind of like hair gel, there’s regular, extra, super and ultra. I never knew which was stronger, super or ultra. It doesn’t matter anymore as there isn’t enough hair on my head to matter. My wife suggests that because of ancient times when only the chief would paddle and ride standing up, the name retain this kingly quality by incorporating King, Crown or Chief in the name. I can’t come up with anything that pops. I do think we should stay away from controversial terms like water boarding. [Link]
Comment on Happy Ke Nalu Day–and a Really Cool Announcement by billb
I don’t think the publisher will be here, they’ll probably just have a photographer. I’ve offered to share our photos, but I suspect they want something a lot more pro. We can get away with “good” online, but they need great. I knew you subscribed–they thought you were me and thanked me for subscribing. Now they’re going to start calling me Bob, like everyone else does. [Link]
Comment on Happy Ke Nalu Day–and a Really Cool Announcement by Bob
Very cool…I just subscribed Wednesday. Are they coming out for the test? [Link]
Happy Ke Nalu Day–and a Really Cool Announcement
The surf looks really good today, but I wouldn’t know firsthand. I’m spending the first day since we got here out of the water. Doesn’t feel good, but there’s a lot of work to do to prep for the showcase. We spent time today checking on a bunch of logistical bits. I need to do [...] [Link]
Comment on Caught in the Undertoad by linter
B&B (my favorite drink, btw) — thanks for the pep talk. it just get so frustrating sometimes. one problem is, i think a large part of me is constantly trying to deny that i have these neuromuscular issues, so that when i don’t perform up to snuff as it would have been in the good ol days, i tend to get incredibly pissed off at myself. ah well … Bob: we do need to get together for at least a flatwater paddle. wish it could be in hawaii at the big board test. the way i see it, not only are you going to have a blast but you’re also going to learn a whole bunch in a short span of time. man o man. Anyway, i’m all ready to go out again tomorrow. I’m a goofy foot and today’s spot was all rights. tomorrow’s: all lefts. hopefully I’ll have a better time … thanks again, guys. [Link]
Comment on Caught in the Undertoad by Bob
I’ve just found my mantra Bill…thanks. I chalk up the frustrating days to practice. They are what make the good days possible. We need to hook up soon Linter. [Link]
Comment on Caught in the Undertoad by billb
I empathize, but I also don’t have any problem remembering how far you’ve come. When I tell people about SUP I always mention you and Bob, how good it’s been for both of you. I’m very proud to have been a small part of the two of you getting into this sport and accomplishing so much. There are way too many people who take any infirmity as an excuse to sit on the sidelines and join the gummers on the tour buses. Its just so very cool and impressive that you haven’t let it stop you, and in fact you’ve taken on a sport that most completely healthy people view as impossible. The good days more than make up for the bad days. [Link]
Comment on Caught in the Undertoad by linter
you had an eight month layoff and felt bad but i just went through a *three* week layoff, went out for three hours today in ez chest high waves — and didn’t catch a single wave. 3 hours. Not one f’in’ wave. On a 12-6 Starboard!!!!! you think that’s imposssible? it’s not. i just did it. some days i just feel like throwing the towel in and/or thwacking my ridiculously stupid legs * feet off at the knees. let me repeat myself: 3 hours. Zero, zip, nada waves. On the longest/widest/most stable production board that i know of. And I’ve been riding sups for a while. well, shit. sorry to piss and moan like a baby in an otherwise great and chilling thread. but some days. some days … [Link]
Comment on Caught in the Undertoad by billb
I know, I did some big days at Kenaha last year toward the end of our six month stint here, and lived through the occasional thrashing. You do get used to it and I stopped struggling to get to the surface and relaxed–even this time I didn’t do anything goofy like try to swim up through a wave. My big mistake was thinking I could come back after an eight month layoff and start where I left off just because I’ve been paddling in flatwater with the occasional session bouncing around in the Oregon surf. When I looked up at a ten foot face (haole measure) I suddenly realized I wasn’t really ready for it. Bad timing. I’ll get back to that level, hopefully soon. I love those big thumpers. Incidentally though, I don’t think your story is going to reassure Bob and DW. They are probably locking themselves in their bathrooms as I type this. Bob–you and Dave have long memories. I shoot you with a few arrows ONE TIME thirty years ago and you’re still whining about it. What a couple of sissies. [Link]
Comment on Caught in the Undertoad by lightning Bolt Maui
I standup paddled Kanaha the last 3 days. I ride a 8′4″ standup and feel very comfortable on the board out there in the solid surf we have been having. Dont feel bad your not alone. I took some beating several times each day. being dragged and dragged. Today decided to try to get some video from my pocket video cam. Several sets took me out on the inside. But i was determined to get a bit of video. The sets were no where to be found. So i waited and waited. All of a sudden i saw everyone outside scramble. standup guy stayed laying down and paddled for the horizon. I saw their movement and did the same. Saw the set of the day looming and peaking as it got closer. I scratched and scratched and was going to make it by the skin of my teeth. was climbing up the face as it was pitching and the lip started the feather and i had about 5 feet to make it and was denied. The wave stripped the board out of my hands dragged the shit out of me snapped my leash and sent me swimming to the lagoon to find my board and still be late for work. Dont feel bad about the floggings its part of it. You will start getting used to it and come up laughing and charged to get one of those. Start in the inside peak on the right at kanaha. or a great other option is Kahului harbor. very user Fridley and fun. needs to be a big north swell. Sunday could be good. Dont be deterred by kanaha come back out and try it from another angle. It will come together and become comfortable the more you expose yourself to it. [Link]
Comment on Caught in the Undertoad by Bob
Glad to hear you didn’t die. You’re making me nervous to come out there with you…is this going to be like the time you took me and Dave “hunting”? [Link]
Comment on Caught in the Undertoad by DW
Great story. I always wondered what would happen to me if I came to Maui to SUP. Now I know. 
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Comment on Caught in the Undertoad by Rozier
B: Too funny….I didn’t understand 1/3 of the story…guess that makes me a “mainlander”… B. [Link]
Caught in the Undertoad
I’m listening to Frank Sinatra singing “All or Nothing At All”. When I was a kid I always thought he was saying “caught in the undertoad”, never really understood what that meant, but I figured it couldn’t be good. Just like Garp (John Updike fans will get the reference). Today the Undertoad got me, or [...] [Link]
Provincetown to Plymouth Paddle Pilgrimage to Prevent Plastic Pollution
I know it’s a long way from Maui but we all share this problem. I just posted the P-town to Plymouth Paddle Pilgrimage to Prevent Plastic Pollution (PPPPPP) on the Google earth community. Great way to share geographic info with others. You can view the route in either application. http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1090887/an/0/page/0#1090887 I’ll share more as we get started [...] [Link]
Comment on Fabulous Four Days by linter
holy cow bill i forgot all about that 13″ fin. now that you mention it, i’ve gotta give it another go. thanks for the reminder! btw/ bill, in your opinion, with the big fin, would you call the jimmy about as stable as the starboard? [Link]
Testers–Contact Me
I was getting ready to send all the folks that have signed up to participate in the 2008 Maui SUP Board and Paddle Showcase an email with directions for how this is all going to work, and discovered that the file was corrupted. I have some of the names, but not all. Please contact me [...] [Link]
Comment on Fabulous Four Days by billb
Linter,
I bet you’ve got a little fin on the Jimmy. Stick the original huge one back on and try it. Mega stability. And now that you know how to paddle, you won’t have trouble turning it. I did that yesterday and was astonished at the difference. I’ve been falling off a lot in the side chop. With the monster fin back in place I don’t fall at all. Could be that I’m getting my sea legs back (what a disappointment to suck so bad the first few days). I’m pretty sure this will be a yearly deal. Might try to expand it into a public demo thing if the board manufacturers like the idea. [Link]
Comment on Fabulous Four Days by paddledaddy
It?s nice to have PonoBill back in Maui! The all aluminum tour was interesting and all, but I really enjoyed learning about SUP and the other Maui leisure activities here on this blog. I tried to arrange my schedule to get to Maui to be a tester for the Board and Paddle showcase, but I have too many work commitments to get away. Perhaps I can do it in ?09 if there is a repeat Bill. For linter, let me add that I own a JL 11 and have paddled the Starboard 12?6? and don?t find the JL that much less stable, and it is an excellent surfer. My brother owns the Mistral Pacifico. Its? stability is more similar to the Starboard and it catches waves easily. Perhaps that is an alternative to consider for someone looking for a very stable board for surf. In the end, I think a lot of us will own at least two boards. For me that?s the JL 11 for surfing and another for distance paddling or other activities like sailing and fishing. [Link]
Comment on Fabulous Four Days by linter
bob: i tried as best i could to get out there. men’s journal thought a story about the SUP revolution would end up being too much of a lifestyle thing. i tried to argue but to no avail. then, for a brief shining moment, i took on an assignment to profile laird hamilton; but the mag’s big-picture concept for the piece started heading in directions that don’t play to my strengths, so i gave it back. finally, i was offered a kelly slater profile … but that got blown out of the water when he showed up on the cover of outside. sheesh. but, hey, that’s life in the big minor leagues.
wish i could get out there, though. i can’t tell you how jealous i am. in fact, the whole thing so upset me that i went out and ordered an infinity otter-tail paddle to make myself feel better. got it yesterday. am hoping for waves on thursday. if they come, i hope you get some too! [Link]
Comment on Fabulous Four Days by Bob
I’m so jealous. I’ve been slammed with work getting ready to get out there with you and I’ve had a real nasty cold. I haven’t been on my board in a week and a half other than in my dreams. Have I told you that I can’t wait to get out there? You have no idea how much I need this. If it takes you 3 minutes it’ll probably be 5 for me…:(. Hey be ready for some board sailing too. Sue and I both want some pointers. Linter, I was hoping to hear that you managed to get an article about SUP and headed out for the test. I like the looks of some of the shorter but still wide boards out there. I’m always going to need the width I’m afraid. Not just because of my head but also because of my fat ass. Christian…….how are you! Awesome that you are going to be in Maui. Funny that I’ll finally get to meet you 6,000 miles from home. I’m the guy that almost bought your wetsuit….:) . I also know a friend of your’s. Mike from Manchester…a.k.a..ECSUP… He bought the Charity auction paddle. In fact we are hooking up this Sunday when I deliver the paddle. Hopefully we’ll get on the water too. Looks like Sat. Sun might be good. He’s going to be talking to you about getting involved in a charity paddle event this summer.
BTW…congrats…my wife says you have one of the most beautiful little girls she’s ever seen. We are just starting to plan a paddle from P-town to Plymouth to raise $ for some of the charities fighting plastic pollution. Long trip but it should be a fun time. Damn I’m going to need to train for this! I have some good connections that I’m hoping to enlist and Mike is stoked. Hope you’re interested. See you on Maui…..yeehaaa! [Link]
Comment on Fabulous Four Days by Christian
I really enjoy the JL 11′ and the 12′ Laird. I’ve also ridden the JL 11′7″ but don’t like it all. JL is coming out with two smaller versions of the 11′ and two bigger versions of the high performance 10′ as well as one smaller version. It also looks like he is doing a 12′ gun and a 12′6″ one design distance board. Check out the catalog at http://surfingsports.com/jimmy_lewis_2008_catalog/index.html Do you need any more testers for the Board and Paddle Showcase? The family and I will be escaping the cold Nantucket winter for a month in Maui starting February 9th! Can’t wait to get in the water for lots of fun… [Link]
Comment on Fabulous Four Days by billb
I’m pretty high in the Starboard 12′ 6″ too, I love how it cruises. I don’t have one here yet. If I get one it will be the THIRD one I’ve bought, and that seems just ridiculous. For now the only boards I have are the JL11er, the 11′7″ which I really bought as a longboard for fat guys who lumber to their feet (you call that a POP) and the Ku Nalu. I need to get my sea legs back before I start using the Ku Nalu again–it’s demanding, but it rocks. I’ve been sticking with the Jimmy because it’s so comfortable and easy to use. Still a great board. I’m looking forward to seeing what Jimmy has in store for next year. As far as I know Starboard is going to be participating, I’m excited to try some of their new designs. right now we have about ten manufacturers who have said yes, all of them stellar designers. I’m sure I;’m going to fall in love with way too many boards. [Link]
Comment on Fabulous Four Days by linter
nice write-up, bill, and i’m glad to see that you’re back in hawaii and having a good time and working on the upcoming evaluation or showcase or whatever it ends up being! meanwhile, i gather you’ve been spending most of your sup time on the jl11. i’ve put my own jl11 on the backburner in favor of the starboard 12-6, because of my balance issues; but one thing i’m hoping that comes out of the showcase is that we find a board that’s more stable than the JL11 but that also surfs about the same or better. i love the starboard but it is one big beast on the waves. still, i currently prefer it for its other attributes. [Link]
Fabulous Four Days
Been running pretty much non-stop since we got back to Maui. I have this frantic feeling that if I don’t spend enough time in the water, then I’m going to really suck when we do the Board and Paddle Showcase. It’s not as if I really think I’m going to become a good surfer in [...] [Link]
Comment on The Big SUP Board Comparison by Scott G
Bill,
Aloha, and thanks for the great blog! You have definately provided a great source for all paddlers. I am currently makng a few paddles and have emailed your brother. He suggested contacting you for the board test. I am active duty navy and just need some info on the dates so I can take some leave (as long as Uncle Sam doesn’t need me)! I’d be willing to paddle, do admin, and well whatever for the sake of scientific paddle research! Uhh, I mean paddle in Maui when I should really be at work!! Just drop me a line.
Thanks,
Scott Grier [Link]
Comment on Tomorrow–Maui by srfnff
At least Sam gets to go with you…I’m down here in NorCal in stormy storm surf…Aloha Brudda! [Link]
Comment on Kenalu Getting Live-er, Board and Paddle Test Getting Bigger by Bob
Personally….I’d like to get a ride from a tuna. [Link]
Tomorrow–Maui
Sam is as nervous as a cat. Whenever we bring his crate up from the basement he stays even closer to Diane than usual–which is not that easy for a dog that spends his life ten inches from her knee. I think he’s concerned about being left behind. I can’t blame him–the weather in Portland [...] [Link]
Comment on Oregon Scientific ATC-2k Camera: Bah! by anthony
vlc player solved my sound issues. [Link]
Comment on Kenalu Getting Live-er, Board and Paddle Test Getting Bigger by billb
I’m thinking maybe a couple of camelbacks? Or maybe a cache somewhere mid trip. I’ll tell you, anyone that has ever flipped for bass or fished the kelp line has to be looking at these SUP thingies and saying HMMM. For that matter I wouldn’t mind running one down the Deschutes and fishing for some Redsides. [Link]
Comment on Kenalu Getting Live-er, Board and Paddle Test Getting Bigger by srfnff
So how big does your SUP have to be to strap of CASE of wine to it! (Ha-ha!) That would make for a heckuva fish catchin’ and campin’ coastal cruiser eh? [Link]
Kenalu Getting Live-er, Board and Paddle Test Getting Bigger
More live? Ah well, you get the idea. The official date for www.Kenalu.com e-zine going live is February 25th, but I’m placing a lot of content on the site and adding a lot of features. One of the neatest is the photo upload form. If you have any cool SUP photos you’d like to share [...] [Link]
Comment on Oregon Scientific ATC-2k Camera: Bah! by andyz
hired goon is right the sound is there just another player.had the same problem with windows media player but fine with apple quicktime [Link]
Comment on Oregon Scientific ATC-2k Camera: Bah! by anthony quattrochi jr
i have no sd card issues or video problems but i do have no sound on playback [Link]
Comment on Using Youtube to create a playlist for workouts by Bob
It is Cammar. Definitely one of my favorites. Sets the tone for my workout. The last one the UK standup sunset (titled Last Sunday)is a great cool down. [Link]
Comment on Using Youtube to create a playlist for workouts by billb
This first one looks like Giampaolo. What a great idea. I’m sick of watching the Today show when I work out. [Link]
Using Youtube to create a playlist for workouts
For the days that I can’t get on the water I’ll hit the treadmill for a bit to get the blood flowing. I used Youtube to create a playlist of SUP vids to watch to remind me why I’m running in place in my living room. [Link]
Comment on Standup Paddle Surfing 101 by Kyle Disque
Hey Guys. I stumbled on this site when I was feeding my Jones for racing (Hi Bill). I’ve been a whitewater kayaker for a long time and we’ve got a cousin to your stand up surfing called “striding”. It was invented by a fella named Jeff Snyder whose from Maryland. Basically it’s whitewater kayaking while standing up! Here’s a link to a picture:
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River_detail_id_3192 I’ve been on the Upper Yough (Class IV-V) on Mothers Day when Jeff came striding by (standing) while taking his Mom on a tour of the river. She sat calmly in the front of the boat as he effortlessly ran class IV-V water. What a site! Anyway … thanks for the site Bill. See you at the track. -Kyle [Link]
Comment on Paddles #3 and #4 by Bob
A report on the paddles performance. Big bust on #3, big success with #4. #3 didn’t function at all in the manner I