Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Freight from Sydney to Noosa and back - by: NoosaMark
Hi all. I am looking for advise on what freight company to use to get my boards from Sydney to Noosa and back again. Any idea of cost as well? All advise greatly appreciated…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: New Board-WooHoo!!! - by: neophyteguy
Spend my weeks in Melbourne and my weekends in Apollo Bay on the Victorian coast. Been looking for a good board and had one land in my lap over the last few days. I am a BIG boy and wanted something nice and big, so people had suggested the 12'6 starboard to start on. Found a very lightly used one and an uncut carbon paddle + creatures board bag. Unfortunately I left my wettie at the bay last weekend, so wont have the new board in the water for another 10 days or so. Completely jonesin to get it wet!… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: New Board-WooHoo!!! - by: neophyteguy
Spend my weeks in Melbourne and my weekends in Apollo Bay on the Victorian coast. Been looking for a good board and had one land in my lap over the last few days. I am a BIG boy and wanted something nice and big, so people had suggested the 12'6 starboard to start on. Found a very lightly used one and an uncut carbon paddle + creatures board bag. Unfortunately I left my wettie at the bay last weekend, so wont have the new board in the water for another 10 days or so. Completely jonesin to get it wet!… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:want to start paddling - by: wow
Hey We will be soon be offering hires, sales and lessons down at Coolangatta. We have a nice big open boat harbour, a river and then sensational gentle waves to begin and kick start. we have the perfect learning environment to pick up the skills and confidence to be able to get out there and get right into it We are looking at being able to offer all our Stand Up Paddle Surfing services by September once all our new equipment has arrived. You can find our more from www.walkinonwater.com … [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: indoboards - anyone else using them for sups?? - by: surfiesnowboy
hey everyone i am only new into stand up paddle surfing and thouught i wood see if anyone else is usin a indoboard for their stand up paddlin i thought htis mite b a really good way to practice balance and coordination as well using one of these… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: want to start paddling - by: KoolyGrl
Hi I want to start paddling in calm rivers. Im 27,and I have a heart condition and I cannot do any other sport. I have seen river paddling on TV and looks like a great sport for me to try. A friend and I want to hire boards/paddles and go to a quiet river to begin. We dont want to do a class or lessons, as I feel i may not be able to keep up with a group. I am from Brisbane, but we can go as far down as Tweed or up to Noosa to give it a go. how and where should i start?… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Home Built SUP - by: Eddie
Congrats mate - wish you many hours of freedom…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Home Built SUP - by: dowls
Who else is having a go at building boards? I have just surfed my new 9'er. To the experienced and maybe even the not so experienced shaper it would appear a bit rudimentary but… it surfs well in the 2' conditions available. Shaped it with little idea of required volume to suit my weight… 9'*29 *41/2 easily floats 73Kgs. The board is EPS Foam, epoxy resin, 6oz glass, 2 layers top and bottom. I've used carbon fibre to reinforce the rails and carbon fibre for deck patches. My paddle shaft is the top… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: PREVIEW: click here to view latest Standup Journal - by: clayfeeter
http://standupjournal.com/current.htm Hope this gives you an idea what we are about! -clay, publisher… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: AUSTRALIA Standup Journal now at following shops: - by: clayfeeter
Hi Aussie sup buds, My name is Clay Feeter, publisher of Standup surf sail Journal in the States. Great news, our Surfer's Journal-like 120-page mag is now at 240 news shops throughout Australia. NOTE: I've attached the first 7 pages for you to sample. Gordon Gotch, Australia's biggest mag distributor says here's where you will find us: Thanks, Clay ps. Let us know when you spot us on the news shops stands, bu more importantly let us know what you think! clay@standupjournal.com … [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: New SUPing and Windsurifng Community webpage - by: Jordan
Hey guys I have been working on a new online windsurfing and Stand Up Paddle community webpage The concept behind it is to have a online world-wide windsurfing and SUPing community, which consists of, news, reviews, how to's, Announcements, Forums, Gallerys, and Personal Blogs for members, plus more coming soon, The URL is http://windsurfjournal.org/index.php It depends on members contributing to all these categories and making fresh content for users to read and enjoy. WSJ is scheduled to be of… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Surfing a SUP - by: Eddie
Find an easy point, out of the wind with a really small wave. Then take it easy; catch some runners and stay out of people's way. When you feel the wave pick you up THEN go into the surfing stance. Being stoked is guaranteed. Hope to see you out there one day…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: walden 10,10 sup - by: midcoastsurfer
hey, was wondering if any 1 has ridden a walden 10, 10. i hear he is a naster craftsman and has made many a tandom board over the years , so he apparently nos what he is doing, i havent ridden 1 , i am only just starting out on a paddle board, without sounding like a tosser , i can surf well, so is this board a good one to start on( stability etc).ps– i dont want a tight board , i still want to be able to surf the thing.———regards midcoastsurfer.:)… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: rollo90
Got a JS Sam Egan 11ft and it goes unreal ( not that I have anything to compare it too). Got it 4 months ago. sam… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Surfing a SUP - by: rollo90
It is one of those things that you really have to work at, I have only been in the surf a dozen times now and catching waves is easy……….. now. I trained in flat canals of gold coast before I tried the surf and I watch heaps of you tube there are good tutorials on there. I wish I would have driven to Noosa and had a lesson first off. Just stick at it, when you get it you will get stoked! Sam… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Surfing a SUP - by: tohara
Hey i recently purchased a kalama 11'6 and took it out into the surf for the first time today it was relatively small not to much wind and chop wasn't to bad but i found it tremendously hard to 1. stay on the board 2. keep the board from rocking around wildly 3. catch anything 4. turn i know im only a beginner but from when ive seen people supping and seeing others supping today it looks so much easier can anyone provide any tips on what to do in the surf e.g weight distribution tips for turning… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: 3 piece SUP makes life easy - by: good ideas
Regardless of how many watermen (and women) purchase a GIANT SUP and try the sport in coastal surf or on still water, the sheer size, transportation hassles, and storage of these big boards quickly becomes evident. POPE TRISECT to the rescue!I have one and it goes into the back of my volvo wagon without putting the back seat down ! all 11/6 of it packed in its own case.stand up paddle surfing has one in their shop in noosa or you can see them at www.bisectaustralia They are epoxy/carbonfibre construction a… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Locking up your SUP - by: Ponobill
I use the Steel Core straps — 99 bucks US, but you can use them in place of standard straps and they've already saved my board once. Someone cut them with a knife in Lahina (Maui) but they couldn't cut the steel cable of course. The standard surfboard rip off artist in Hawaii walks by the car with a very sharp knife and cuts the straps, then turns around and lifts the board off and walks away. I was able to repair the straps. I took pictures of the repair and I'll post it on Ke Nalu soon. http://www.ke… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » NOOSA FESTIVAL CONFIRMS SUPS EVENT
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Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » SUPS OUTNUMBER LONGBOARDERS AT OAHU C4 EVENT
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Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » Stand Up Paddle Surfing HITS THE ROAD
Stand Up Paddle Surfing made its presence known in the Byron region July 1 when SUPS founder Chris De Aboitiz, the Laguna Bay Surfboards team and shaper Phil Myers joined Sput Keevers of Byron Longboards for a demonstration in the Ballina River.
Earlier in the winter the SUPS and LB teams made it down to the big smoke of Sydney to perform demonstrations and workshops at Bondi Beach and Narrabeen Lakes. Former world champion surfer Tom Carroll joined the Narrabeen session and showed that he too has been infected by the SUPS bug. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » Honolula SUP Challenge
The latest aquatic craze, stand up paddle surfing, is set to swell with word of the Honolua Stand Up (SUP) Surf Challenge hitting the beaches of the Gold Coast on Saturday 24 November. Read more… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » Paddling Noosaville
Standup Paddle Surfing Australia owner Chris de Abboits exploits the recent downpours in Noosaville's main strip by SUPPING from his houses to the river. The unique look of some paddling down a normally busy streed with his dogs on the nose attracted plenty attention from the tourists and media. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » Noosa Festival of Surfing 2008 - Sponsor Announced
With the huge success of the small SUP competition at the 2007 Noosa Festival of Surf, it is great to hear that a big SUP supporter is once again part of the Noosa Event. No doubt the SUP division will be huge this year with the explosion of Standup Paddle Surfing across the world. Read more… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » SUPS Demo Days
Standup Paddle Surfing Australia has its first family demo day coming up on SUNDAY the 11th November between 7-9am. A range of Naish, GSI, Laguna Bay, Surftech and other boards will be available to try as well as a range of paddles and other accesories. These days are free for everyone and we encourage those interested in SUPS to try out the boards, get other family members involved and even get the pooch onto a board. Bring something to put on the BBQ as we will be having some breakfast as well. Some sausages will be provided. The location will be Noosa Lions Park just behind Hastings St. Be sure to keep an eye out for the SUPS van. The whole family is welcome including the kids and don't forget to bring along the dogs! Feel free to just show up on Sunday. For more info or if you have any questions, feel free to give us a call on 0412 175 217 or email info @standuppaddlesurf.com.au. SEE YOU ON SUNDAY!!!!! For more infomation please look at our Demo Page. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » Southpoint Kalama Special
Standup Paddle Surf Australia are so excited by the fantastic design and all round aspects of the Jeff TImpone shaped Southpoint Kalama Standup Paddle Board, that we are offering a limited time special to our customers. If you purchase a SouthPoint Epoxy Kalama Board from Standup Paddle Surf Australia you will get 11'6" EPS Epoxy Construction Board Full Deck Grip with flat water pad Nexxt Carbon Paddle Paddle Cover PLUS, you will get FREE with the board SUPS Australia Mesh Hat SUPS Australia Tee Shirt (Mens or Ladies) SUPS Australia Pocket Board Sling That's $90 of FREE accessories all for $1795. Please Contact Us to purchase. Read more… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: www.standuppaddlers.ning.com - by: aussiewahine
Check out a new web site just launched this week called www.standuppaddlers.ning.com It is a community of SUP paddlers and surfers which is growing daily. Similar to Facebook or MY Space but for SUP paddlers only. A great way to stay in contact with friends, meet new ones around the world and to find out whats happening around the world in SUP Mahalo…… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:fins - by: twyx
H2 FCS fins the largest size I tried on my 12'6 .The wider the tail the better they work. Sorry guys single fins are too limiting for me.The paddle is like an extension of the fins. Simon Anderson was on the money, every time i go back to a single fin the more I like the thruster set up. But thats me and choice is what it is all about. All Boards ( and fins) work ,some better than others…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:fins - by: Kev
I'm keen to get my hands on a 12 fin for the laird, I recon the 10 standard looks too short for decent control on the wave face, I'll be keeping the smaller one though for days when it's small and shallow…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Locking up your SUP - by: Kev
I have the locking straps which I hope will deter the casual theif, the shorter one that works on my 9'6 will only go around the tail of the Laird though. keeps it on the roof of the car…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Downwinders, surf or river. Whats your Favourite - by: Kev
Funny Looks, at least in Brizvegas they know what a surfboard is. Here in sunny Albury there is one standard joke MAate it was 5 o'Clock an hour ago and the wave didn't come. … [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:downwind Stand Up paddle SUrfing - by: Kev
I'm stuck out in the inland and have a river and a lake to play with. Lake Hume can get a good down wind run going but not the marathons you guys at noosa have, and I have to paddle back into it. The Murray river can be fun but mostly it is just good exercise. Further upstream though there are small rapids that can be some fun. Looking foreward to hiting some surf ASAP…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: NewcastleSUP
Hi there snappy! Surfed Redhead today and waves were ok, seemed to be bigger on the incoming tide. If your mates are keen for a board let me know as I have a couple of Lairds in stock now. There will be an ad in this sat herald with my details. See ya around… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: snappy
Good looking board, should suite your size well.What was your last ride. Not much swell around this weekend,scored some small waves at Catho both days.The Laird 11' came in handy.Gave a couple of mal riders a go and lo and behold both are keen to buy boards. Cheers mate…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: NewcastleSUP
Being only a short bloke, 5'6 @ 65kgs I was stoked to see C4 release the 9'0 and it didn't take long to get my hands on one. I have ridden lots of different boards in my time and my impressions of this board is basically a shortboard on steriods! Its the length of a standard mal but surfs like a shortboard. Being around lots of beachbreaks this board will come in handy. Oh yeah, did I mention its fits in the back of my car too! http://standuppaddlesurf.com.au/images/fbfiles/images/C490Board.jpg… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:So its called SUP…looks like fun - by: colnannie
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Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:So its called SUP…looks like fun - by: colnannie
deadset the best fun you can have standin up,in your neck of the woods i would buy a 12 footer for complete stability,that way you will stay dry in the cold water you want to paddle on.down wind paddleing on the lakes of your region would be a buzz,you could even troll a spinnerbait and snag a trout or two,just buy a 12 footer,30 inches wide or better.try a contact with sales at this website for a deal on a paddle and board,just make sure you get a wide board for the stability…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Board showcase - by: Ponobill
I started a Sup e magazine here in Maui called Ke Nalu (the wave) at www.kenalu.com, It includes a showcase of boards that comes from a large-scale evaluation we did of nearly 50 boards by 35 riders on Feb 15th. Purely subjective, but it's a useful resource i think…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: So its called SUP…looks like fun - by: JBean2008
Saw some people doing this central coast over Xmas. Would like to get into it on the rivers and lakes up here in the Snowy Mountains + the odd trip to the coast. Learnt to surf on a 9' 6 mal when v. young. Now much beefier at 100kg (inc. wettie). So what kind of board for me then?… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:NSP Cruiser - by: session
Hello , I have owned an NSP 11'0 board for about a year and have just purchased a 10' board for the surf . This board as i understand was made for a big boy's mal/fun board , but is an affordable option as a Stand up Paddle board. Im 6'2 82KG's so the NSP being only 25 3/4 WIDE is a bit unstable at rest for a beginner over 80kg's . you spend some time on it on flat water it paddles well ,have now put a full deck grip on and getting waves as the NSP surf's quite well . There is no doubt there are be… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: NSP Cruiser - by: damon
The NSP Cruiser appears to be the cheapest new board going - at least on the Online Store list prices. However it is relatively narrow. Was it designed as a SUP, or just a very big mal? How do they go, has anyone ridden one?… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:fins - by: NoosaMark
I ride a Dave Boyd custom 11'6' that came with a 9' center and side fins. I found that by taking off the side fins it still tracked well on the face a gave a smother and better trim. It's a big board so I'm not doing so much up and down but I found this the better option. I then smashed said 9' fin on a rock at Tea Tree and replaced it with a single 8' this made the board very difficult to paddle in a straight line and made turning in the surf in wind bloody hard. Big singles are the way for me…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: champcrow
hi just purchased a naish 11'6 had my first run on it today and i was very impressed the only time i fell in was when i was getting hot and needed to cool down. I found it to be a very stable board that glides along the water nicely and since i live a few hours away from surf this suits me perfectly. ok thats enough from me just needed to share the stoke now that i know what its like. cheers have fun…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:fins - by: Sandy
I tend to reduce the fin size on what comes with the board. I only run a single fin for both my Kalama 11'6 and Oxbow 11 for waves up to 3 feet. Both have 2+1 options. Over that i put in small side fins. Still smaller than the factory fitted ones. FCS GL longboard side fins. This just helps keep hold of that face and keep a high line. I find if they are in for smaller waves the outside rail tends to dig in easier. I prefer the slide on a small wave…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: snappy
Hi twxyz youve made a couple of points here.I think that in a very short time 30 is going to be a pain and 28 would be better, seems small but you will see.W e dont ride ships at least I dont. Secondly epoxy might be a problem for you but at least unlike the pu board you prbably wont ever need to repair it. And thirdly I know Mctavish shapes good surfboards but as the guys who know say , its not a wise move to use a shaper who doesnt SUP.These boards have evolved and are definitely not just big surfboar… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: fins - by: twyx
For all you experienced SUPers, do you find the paddle has reduced the reliance on fin size, especially on side fins? Are some of you even dropping off side fins in place of the paddle controlling side slip?… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:downwind Stand Up paddle SUrfing - by: twyx
Size really does matter. C4 Waterman site/DVD and have look at their ocean paddle boards they do this type of inter Island paddle all the time…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Locking up your SUP - by: twyx
Same problem with my 12'6 SUP, where do I put it? have semi on Sydney road in walking distance to Manly pubs and drunks often stumble up my path. We have timber planked house so I have screwed hooks into the boards and stand my board on its nose almost to the gutter.A little visible from the road but behind agate with Beware of dog sign. let me introduce you to Logan an American Bulldog bitch who has decided this new board is hers. We went out for a meal the other night and came home to Logan outsi… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Member Classifieds - Second hand SUP gear for sale - by: twyx
Good idea. I need somewhere to off load my trial SUP boards Iam shaping, surfing and liquidating. I will offer them to you first with the feedback on how they performed and details of Lenght width etc. On the cards now are 8'by 33 by 51/2,9'by 33 by 5,9'6 by 33 by 5 ,10and 10'6 by 5 , 11'and11'6 by 35 , 12'and 12' 6'' by 35 and 5 . All Full nose mal style and pulled in semi gun in smaller boards to full guns from 10' up. All Polyester all truster fin set ups. Keep an eye on the Member classifieds…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Which board for me? - by: twyx
Before you buy a SUP go to C4 waterman site order a copy of Stand Up Paddle Surfing, Hawaiin Style watch that first then make your informed decision.Don't be scared of Polyeter boards if you live in VIc as your surf size and power is going to negate any weight issues of Epoxy over Polyester. Video first then board.have fun,and start on a lake or river,stay away from surf.!… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: twyx
Almost 50 % of population is allergic to epoxy resin, so to fix our epoxy boards poses a problem for some.Even if you use the hardware 5 min epoxy my skin goes into blood blisters. Yes I get inchy from sanding fibre glass but thats fixed overnight with an epson salt soak. So I had to opt for pu board. Heavy out of the water but surfs light for a 12'6 .Now Iam get used to paddle assisted turns it tuns great.Doesn't chip but has shatters from my early days but now I stroke calmly the rail hits are almost n… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: twyx
Long in tooth surfer,shaper and old manufacturer.Decided to go back to the basics after starting SUP on a 26 wide tandem mal.Got Bob McTavish to make me a 12'6 30 wide 4 plus SUP. Bob modified some of my suggestions,longer boards have some intricate details and Bob made an absolute perla of a 12' gun years ago.So I new the best to shape one would be him, now his SUP surfs great.Two weeks of SUP and the DVD from Paddle surf Hawaii has me at last catching waves SUP style. As to width Iam 5'7 100kg,and w… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: snappy
Hi Sandy it was cool to paddle with someone else for a change.One of the longboarders said here comes another one of your kind and I did not know what he meant till I saw you.I purchased the handle kit from the wet feet webshop so as to enable me to quickly pick the board up out of the shorebreak before I get clobbered.I use the 10ft Jimmy on beach breaks and steep bombies and a 28 inch wide board a legrope and a paddle can be a real struggle at some of the breaks I surf at when I am getting in or out of… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: Sandy
Snappy, Good to see others paddling on the Central Coast. I hear Tom Carrol frequents Soldiers on the paddle board. I had a good surf on the left hand bommie at Norah Head on the 11ft Oxbow. It was 4-5Ft and it handled it well. It was choppy which made wave positioning hard. I saw a few good 6ft dropins on the 10ft Jimmy Lewis. I would compare the 10'6 Naish to that board. It too has fine rails and a large rocker. Really loose on the tail too. I noticed hand straps on the rails. What are … [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: snappy
An update on what I ride.I have been riding the Jimmy Lewis 10FT er for a while now and I love it.With the pulled in nose and nose rocker its great for beach breaks and hollow reef breaks.Ive been dropping down the faces of some 6ft waves the last couple of days with the swell down from QLD and it handled it no problems and whats more it paddles in early giving me time to set up with great speed. I now also have a Laird 11FTer which is great for when I want the longboard feel and glide but still with the a… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Thanks Chris - by: pcastelli
My wife Donna I tried SUPS this morning are hooked. We've bought the boards and can't wait to get into the water again. I've surfed long boards paddled outriggers and this sport combines the best of both. Another really nice thing is its a sport we can do together. Thanks Chris for the assistance the opportunity!… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:OXBOW 10' Board - by: session
The Oxbow fin set up has 9 fiberglass center fin with FCS G5 side fins…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:OXBOW 10' Board - by: cammo
whats the fin set up on the 10ft Oxbow ?… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Which board for me? - by: samp100
Thanks for the advice, I'll give you a call after Xmas to discuss further. Looking forward to getting out on the water. Happy Xmas… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:OXBOW 10' Board - by: sales
good to hear. the oxbows are so much fun to surf! be sure to give Chris a call on 0412 175 217 and he can help you out…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Which board for me? - by: sales
hi there, there are a whole bunch of different boards on the market these days and all of them are a lot of fun. choosing the right board basically comes down how heavy you are and what you want to do with it. At 76kgs you would have no trouble riding the smaller 10ft boards in the surf and just paddling as well. If you are looking at spending most of your time surfing waves, then go for a smaller board like the oxbow 10ft or naish 10'6. They are great value boards and surf really well. If you think you w… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Which board for me? - by: samp100
Hello, I want to get into SUP this summer, I have 3 months off to holiday and spend as much time in the water as possible. Mainly around VIC, but I'll be heading up and down the coast line as well. I'm an accomplished kite surfer, windsurfer and an average long boarder, wake boarder. I want a board for surfing waves and having fun in ocean. What would you recommend for me:- 76kgs 6'0 athletic good board skills 33 year old I don't want a big old log that I'll out grow quickly, I want a board… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:OXBOW 10' Board - by: session
Hello Grant , Thanks for the feedback , im going to buy one . Shane Stedman shape ,this board is a sure thing in the waves!!… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:OXBOW 10' Board - by: GRANT
the oxbow boards are proving to be really great fun and excellent value as well. I have been riding the 10ft oxbow for a few months now and it surfs really well in all conditions. It is super stable at 29.5 inches wide but it still surfs really well. It is a great value board and the guys at SUPS have a great deal for a board and carbon paddle for $1495. I love the oxbows!… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: OXBOW 10' Board - by: session
OXBOW 10' Board Hello , Has anyone riden the Oxbow 10' SUP , any feedback would be appreciated . Wave performance , stability etc ,being a bit wider 29.5 . cheers !… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Congratulations Chris and Woogie! - by: Nev
They are heros for doing what they did. tough the w/v was wrong. perhaps next time the w/w Gods will help them. Nev… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Congratulations Chris and Woogie! - by: JanitaK
Just had to say a sincere Congratulations! to Chris and Woogie for getting so close to finishing your epic paddle around Fraser Island. Our local Channel 7 up here in Hervey Bay and the local ABC radio were following the story with almost daily updates, so while we were at work we kept saying to each other… I wonder where they are right now? . Knew the going must have been tough tough tough from Friday onwards. Got a million questions we'd love to ask, but we figure you are needing a fair bit of R … [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Best for flat - by: champcrow
cheers sandy i have been leaning towards the naish 11'6 ive always had naish kiteboards and they have always perfomed nicely…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Best for flat - by: Sandy
i have both a 11'6 kalama and 11'6 naish mainly for river paddling. The Naish is definently better for flat water as it foats better and is a wider platform. As for surfing though the kalama is a better board. The naish is a really well made board though and should last for years. You can even windsurf the naish which may be of interest for your non surfing weekends. Personally, i'd go the Naish. But don't get the Naish paddle. Spend the little extra for a carbon paddle…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Best for flat - by: champcrow
thanks for that…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Best for flat - by: sales
Hi Mate, Boards suited to mostly flat water paddling tend to be a bit bigger 11-12ft. The extra length give you the speed and glide while the volume adds to the stability. There are plenty of board on the market at the moment and believe me we have tried them all! Its been a lot of fun and we have definitely noticed the pros and cons of each one. The Southpoint Kalama 11'6 is a good flat water cruiser. It comes with a deck grip and carbon fibre paddle for $1795. We can do you a really good deal on one… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: NoosaMark
I'm riding a Dave Boyd custom from Noosa Longboards. 11 6', 29'wide and 4 1/2. Its my first board and seems to be a good all rounder, good on the flat and the surf. I surfed Double Island Point today in small windy conditions with a mate on a hired Southpoint epoxy. We swapped boards around and found the glass board surfed better and was less effected by the wind. It was, however a very buoyant and stable platform…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: NoosaMark
I'm riding a Dave Boyd custom from Noosa Longboards. 11 6', 29'wide and 4 1/2. Its my first board and seems to be a good all rounder, good on the flat and the surf. I surfed Double Island Point today in small windy conditions with a mate on a hired Southpoint epoxy. We swapped boards around and found the glass board surfed better and was less effected by the wind. It was, however a very buoyant and stable platform…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Downwinders, surf or river. Whats your Favourite - by: Pothole
Not sure about the night paddling in the Brisbane river. Those Citycats fly along the river, sounds to me like you need airbags and a light if your going to paddle where the Citycats go.I might have to give it a go in the noosa river its only 6knots, so should give me enough time to get out of the way…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Downwinders, surf or river. Whats your Favourite - by: simo
Hi, just started paddle surfing, using Brisbane river as training ground, city cats don't like it, try attaching a flasing white light on a paddle board, I like going at night, it is calm and relaxing , before the weekend surf. Ring us at home, I don't have a computer. 32685451 (Hamilton) or text us on 0448391426. From Peter Simo…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Best for flat - by: champcrow
Im about to purchase a board in about 3 to 4 weeks time (cant wait) and was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what board would be best suited to mainly flat water cruising. I hope to get out in the surf about once a month (i live about 3 hours away from it)any advise wuld be great. thanks OH yeah im 185cm and 88kg… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: snappy
Ive been riding a 11ft Jimmy Lewis in the surf and on flat water.This is a great first time or cruiser type board.I have just purchased a Jimmy Lewis 10ft,but have only had it out on the lake as yet while I get used to the 28 width compared to the 30 width of the bigger board.I havent fallen off it yet but I know I would have trouble in anything but glassy surf.By the way I paddle in the area south of Newcastle. Cheers…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Locking up your SUP - by: Sandy
Today i got in the post a surfboard lock for my SUPS as i have to keep them outside. Eventhough a standard theif would probably look pretty dubious walking down the street with a 12ft board on their head, i still feel more comfortable with a bit of security. The lock is from www.gumbylock.com.au and cost approx $50 each. A little expensnive but does the trick. I can even lock them to my car now. http://standuppaddlesurf.com.au/images/fbfiles/images/IMG_0393.JPG Does anyone else use a locking syst… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:sup/surfing on the points - by: Sandy
I would have to agree that we should respect others. I had a surf at TiTree on the weekend and got a few comments from shortboarders. I am a bit of a kook though so perhaps they were fearing their own safety 
It is a wiered feeling trying to not catch every wave you possibly can out wide at Ti Tree cause on the paddle board yo ucan pretty much catch all of the waves while letting the short boarders play in the pocket. First Point is a little different though. You definently need to fall in the qu… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: sup/surfing on the points - by: colnann
i believe its time to air my views on sup/surfing on the points.the experienced local sup/surfers know how protective the local surfers are of their point waves and our sport is a big threat to the already crowded points.new or inexperienced sup/surfers need to take into account just how easy it is to catch waves compared even to a longboard and not be greedy when surfing the points.a 12 foot board going sideways thru the lineup is pretty scary so a legrope is vital for those who may lose a board,but mostly… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:downwind Stand Up paddle SUrfing - by: JanitaK
Hello Alisa? I competed in the downwind race from Moffats Beach to Mooloolaba (approx 14km)in August (first race of the SE QLd series…the race calendar is on the link below). http://www.sqcanoe.org/race-dates/ I learnt a few things that day re: downwind stand up. 1. The 16ft purpose built open ocean racing Stand Up boards leave all other SUP boards behind very very quickly (my board is a 12ft super corky board best suited to flat water…not so much surfing). Flat water and open ocean downwind are… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Downwinders, surf or river. Whats your Favourite - by: Pothole
Sounds like fun to me. I would love to ride some bow waves…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Downwinders, surf or river. Whats your Favourite - by: Sandy
Lucy, I will keep an eye out for him. I have gone from Comslie a couple of times now. It is a good spot cuase it is a beach and doesn't get the city cat waves. It is only 5min from my place too. I have two boards so let me know if you want to go for a paddle one morning to test it out. Have Naish 11'6 and Kalama 11'6…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Downwinders, surf or river. Whats your Favourite - by: Lucy
Sandy, was chatting to a guy at work in Brissy today and he is frequenting colmslie to the port of Brissy. He said the tug drivers give him a big thumbs up as they churn up some nice big bow waves for him to ride. He's got me convinced to hang up my racing ski and get into SUP myself. Now I just have to get myself some gear. I'll keep you posted!… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Where are you riding??? - by: SUPPA
its great to chat to other stand up paddlers when i do meet them and find out where they are surfing and paddling. There seems to be some great spots we can get to that otherwise wouldnt be surfed. Up here on the Sunshine Coast there are some sweet point breaks and rivermouths. And then there is an island about 800m offshore near maroochydore that has a beautiful left on one side and a right on the other and not many shortboarder paddle out there. Its only a 10 minute SUP. Im keen to explore new pl… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Downwinders, surf or river. Whats your Favourite - by: SUPPA
we sure do get plenty of funny looks from people. i can imagine there arent too many people doing it in the brisbane river yet!! if im ever in Brissie ill let you know. Sounds like youve got some good spots to paddle to. good stuff…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Downwinders, surf or river. Whats your Favourite - by: Sandy
I paddle in the Brisbane River almost every day and get avariety of funny looks. I have yet to see another SUP paddler on the river. Lately i have been trying various inlets around the river to get out of the strong winds. I have found it really good to see Brisbane from a different angle. If people in brisbane are keen to get together for some more supping please let me know. I am keen to do some downriver paddles by picking the tides etc. I need someone to help with cars etc. I am thinking ofoi… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » Southpoint Kalama Special
Standup Paddle Surf Australia are so excited by the fantastic design and all round aspects of the Jeff TImpone shaped Southpoint Kalama Standup Paddle Board, that we are offering a limited time special to our customers. If you purchase a SouthPoint Epoxy Kalama Board from Standup Paddle Surf Australia you will get 11'6" EPS Epoxy Construction Board Full Deck Grip with flat water pad Nexxt Carbon Paddle Paddle Cover PLUS, you will get FREE with the board SUPS Australia Mesh Hat SUPS Australia Tee Shirt (Mens or Ladies) SUPS Australia Pocket Board Sling That's $90 of FREE accessories all for $1795. Please Contact Us to purchase. Read more… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » SUPS Demo Days
Standup Paddle Surfing Australia has its first family demo day coming up on SUNDAY the 11th November between 7-9am. A range of Naish, GSI, Laguna Bay, Surftech and other boards will be available to try as well as a range of paddles and other accesories. These days are free for everyone and we encourage those interested in SUPS to try out the boards, get other family members involved and even get the pooch onto a board. Bring something to put on the BBQ as we will be having some breakfast as well. Some sausages will be provided. The location will be Noosa Lions Park just behind Hastings St. Be sure to keep an eye out for the SUPS van. The whole family is welcome including the kids and don't forget to bring along the dogs! Feel free to just show up on Sunday. For more info or if you have any questions, feel free to give us a call on 0412 175 217 or email info @standuppaddlesurf.com.au. SEE YOU ON SUNDAY!!!!! For more infomation please look at our Demo Page. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » Noosa Festival of Surfing 2008 - Sponsor Announced
With the huge success of the small SUP competition at the 2007 Noosa Festival of Surf, it is great to hear that a big SUP supporter is once again part of the Noosa Event. No doubt the SUP division will be huge this year with the explosion of Standup Paddle Surfing across the world. Read more… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » Paddling Noosaville
Standup Paddle Surfing Australia owner Chris de Abboits exploits the recent downpours in Noosaville's main strip by SUPPING from his houses to the river. The unique look of some paddling down a normally busy streed with his dogs on the nose attracted plenty attention from the tourists and media. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » Honolula SUP Challenge
The latest aquatic craze, stand up paddle surfing, is set to swell with word of the Honolua Stand Up (SUP) Surf Challenge hitting the beaches of the Gold Coast on Saturday 24 November. Read more… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » The Penetrator
The paddlers muscles strain as he stands and digs deep into a solid six foot of South-East swell and 15 knots of following breeze, condition are perfect and the shoreline a blue smudge as he surges forward yet again. His Hi-Tech 16 foot craft triples in speed as it guides down the powerful open ocean swell. Master paddle craftsman and five time world outrigger champion Eugene (Woogie) Marsh is in his element. He rides the same swell for near a kilometre before resuming paddling only to sniff out another runner minutes later. Welcome to the world of open ocean Stand up Paddle, the Sharp edge of the worlds fastest growing water sport. Read more… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » Supping with the sharks
SUPS boss Chris de Aboitiz, Woogy and friends are planning a marathon stand up paddle around the world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island. No stranger to long paddles, Chris has paddled around the island of Nusa Lembongan in Bali, and is currently doing time trials on the Noosa River. The epic paddle is expected to raise a large amount for charity through pledges. Stay tuned to this site for details. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » Stand Up Paddle Surfing HITS THE ROAD
Stand Up Paddle Surfing made its presence known in the Byron region July 1 when SUPS founder Chris De Aboitiz, the Laguna Bay Surfboards team and shaper Phil Myers joined Sput Keevers of Byron Longboards for a demonstration in the Ballina River.
Earlier in the winter the SUPS and LB teams made it down to the big smoke of Sydney to perform demonstrations and workshops at Bondi Beach and Narrabeen Lakes. Former world champion surfer Tom Carroll joined the Narrabeen session and showed that he too has been infected by the SUPS bug. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » SUPS OUTNUMBER LONGBOARDERS AT OAHU C4 EVENT
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Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia » NOOSA FESTIVAL CONFIRMS SUPS EVENT
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Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Naish 11'6 Fin - by: Sandy
I changed the Naish 11'6 fin to a 10 dolphin fin and tried it both in the Brisbane River and in the surf. In the river it definently loosened up and made it more difficult to keep a straight line. In the surf it did loosen up the board and made it more ridable. THey were 4ft faces at the Southport Spit and a bit messy so i probably didn't get the full experience but i defintly think it is a better way to go. As i flatwater paddle 6 out of 7 days of the week i will leave in the stock Naish fin in… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Downwinders, surf or river. Whats your Favourite - by: Pothole
Me, cant say. Just got back from Fiji and the surf was great, 8 foot faces(on a SUP). Now back well the surf its been a bit crap. Have done a few downwinders and was great, really liked that. Also been in the river a lot(every day). Its a great workout. I really like the river when I paddle some were I haven't paddle before. Like today paddled from the river mouth to the ferry in Tewantin. That was great. So I d have to say that it depends on the place for me to what I like the best…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:best paddle size - by: Sandy
I do both river paddling in the Brisbane River and go surfing on the weekends at Currumbin or Noosa. I have both a Naish 10'6 and the 11'6 models. I use the shorter 8 taller than me paddle for the Naish 10'6 as it feels more comfortable in the waves. The longer 10 longer than me paddle i use for river paddling on the Naish 11'6 as i feel it gives me greater stroke on the confines of flat water. I use the GSI Fibreglass Paddles which are actually really good value and in my opinion better than th… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:best paddle size - by: SUPS AUSTRALIA
Its hard to give a rule of thumb, because personal preference comes into it a lot as well. You should definitely go at least 6 inches above your height -i agree there. But the best way to know is to try out a few different sizes and see what feels good. In the surf we are finding a shorter paddle is a lot easier to throw around and manouvre, while in the flat water we like the longer paddles so we can stand up straight and concentrate on technique. I think 6-8 inches is a good guide, but you are welcome … [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:What are you riding???? - by: SUPS AUSTRALIA
Its interesting how the differnet boards are holding up. We have been using a range of different epoxy and glass boards over the last 18 months in our school doing both river lessons and surf lessons and have been suprised at the differences. While in most cases the Epoxies are lighter - the Polyester Glass boards like the Laguna Bay models are still really lightweight and seem to be a lot more resistant to rail shatters. The epoxies seem to chip and scratch a lot easier when going in and out of the SUPS … [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: What are you riding???? - by: SUPPA
just keen to find out what people are riding these days…there has been a lot of boards come onto the market lately. Just wondering if the epoxy boards were turing out to be any good? Im on a PU board at the moment and havent tried any epoxy ones yet. I started on an old 11ft tandem board that was so ancient it almost had barnicles on it and started paddling with a homemade wooden paddle. Now Im riding a 10ft Laguna Bay fish shaped by Tully in Noosa and I love it. Compared to my first board, its just … [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:best paddle size - by: SUPPA
Generally its best to have a paddle at least 6 inches taller than yourself. shorter than that and you will be leaning forward too much…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:Naish 11'6 Fin - by: grant
I reckon you should go even smaller with your fin… at least for the smaller waves anyway. I rode an NSP cruiser for a while and after a slight run in with the garage door, my fin ended up being an inch or so shorter after the repairs and i definietly noticed a difference in looseness. Let me know how it goes!… [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Member Classifieds - Second hand SUP gear for sale - by: grant
Check out the Member Classifieds Section of this site - under Online Store I have just listed a few boards for sale on there and there will be more to come in the near future…. [Link]
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Australia - Forum » Subject: Re:downwind Stand Up paddle SUrfing - by: SUPS
did you check out the 16 footers on this site.. will be useing them to go around Fraser Island later this month…. the lenght allow you do get long runs on the swells …… [Link]
