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March 11th, 2013 by evan
I’ve been riding Starboard Wide Points for a couple years now. I started off with the original 10′5″ version and really liked it. I used it on Oahu’s North and West Shores because it allowed me the extra balance I needed when paddling back out in rough chop. It was also really comfy to ride in town on the South Shore, especially when just coming off a 17′4″ race board. This year’s 9′5″ Wide Point is a definite improvement. The shorter length allows for easier turns and it still feels super stable and turns great. It’s a different feeling than having a sub 30″ wide board with a narrow nose and tail but the loss in “shredability” is totally fine with me. I can’t really “shred” anyway. This board floats my 215 lbs no problem and has pretty good paddle power. Continue reading ‘Starboard Wide Point 9′5″ SUP Surfboard at Blue Planet Surf’
March 7th, 2013 by davi
Part of our stand up paddle instructional series, this segment focuses on driving downward with the top hand and bending slightly at the waist to gain a more efficient forward stroke. Drive with the duck!
Continue reading ‘SUP Forward Stroke – Segment 4′
March 4th, 2013 by robert
Downwind runs are exciting and fun. In the surf, you are often waiting for a set or your turn to catch the next wave. On a downwinder, there are no crowds, you have long windswells that stretch across the whole ocean to play with, you are always on the move, going from one glide to the next, surfing the bumps.
Continue reading ‘Narrated Downwind Run – Hawaii Kai Run Tips by Robert Stehlik’
February 28th, 2013 by davi
In this segment of our SUP Instructional series we delve deeper into the forward stroke and examine how hip rotation can add power and additional catch length to your stroke.
Continue reading ‘SUP Forward Stroke – Segment 3′
February 28th, 2013 by evan
Some of you may know about the recent acquisition of parts of SIC by Flow Sports. I wanted to find out more info on how this affects SIC. I caught up with Mark Raaphorst in a quick Q&A.
Continue reading ‘SIC and Flow Sports Update’
February 26th, 2013 by davi
Our SUP Instructional videos have been getting great reviews. This Thursday we will be releasing the next installment SUP Forward Stroke: Segment 3.
Continue reading ‘SUP Instructional Videos Keep On Rolling From Werner Paddles’
February 25th, 2013 by davi
Part of our stand up paddle instructional series, this segement breaks down the forward stroke providing you with a great set of fundamentals which we will build on in the next installment.
Continue reading ‘SUP Forward Stroke – Segment 2′
February 14th, 2013 by davi
Part of our stand up paddle instructional series, this segement breaks down the forward stroke so you can perform better during training, catch more waves or simply have more fun on the water.
Continue reading ‘SUP Forward Stroke – Segment 1′
February 7th, 2013 by davi
No matter whether you are a beginner to the sport of paddling or a seasoned veteran, there is always something to learn about paddling. That’s why it is such a great sport. Here are some tips to make paddling even more fun.
Continue reading ‘SUP: Getting Started – Video Tutorial from Werner Paddles’
February 4th, 2013 by davi
Xcel Race Against Skin Cancer
Coming Saturday, February 9
First-Time Event Supports University of Hawai’i Cancer Center
O’AHU, HAWAI’I – Pre-registration continues for the Xcel Race Against Skin Cancer presented by the University of Hawai’i Cancer Center, a standup paddle race Saturday, February 9 benefiting skin cancer awareness.
Continue reading ‘Xcel Race Against Skin Cancer Coming Saturday, February 9′
January 30th, 2013 by robert
Blue Planet Surf is excited to announce that our SUP boards will be available on the US East Coast soon through our distributor Coastal Surf Supplies.
Last week I visited the factory and shot this video that shows a Blue Planet board being made from start to finish:
Continue reading ‘How A Blue Planet Board Is Made: Factory Tour Video and East Coast Distribution Announcement’
January 22nd, 2013 by evan
Here’s a video review of a hydration pack that I have been using recently, the WilsonPac model from VestPac. The WilsonPac was designed specifically for watersports use and has a big pocket you can use to carry your cell phone, keys, etc.. The downside for me with this pack is that the reservoir is too small. Check out the video below. Continue reading ‘VestPac Hydration Pack’
January 14th, 2013 by davi
Monday 14 January
The Sunset Beach Pro to take place from the 7th – 15th Feb
Arguably the most iconic event on the Stand Up World Tour Calendar will once again kick the season off in style from the 7th – 15th February: the Sunset Beach Pro brings together the world’s best set against one of the most formidable backdrops and one of the world’s most infamous waves, found at the heart of Oahu’s Fabled North Shore.
Continue reading ‘Sunset Beach Pro & Turtle Bay Women’s Pro to kick off February 6th’
January 9th, 2013 by evan
The S.I.C. X-12 flatwater SUP race board is now available in two widths, 28″ and 29 1/2″. Both board models are virtually the same except for the widths as Mark Raaphorst explains in the video below. Continue reading ‘S.I.C. X-12 SUP Stand Up Paddle Race Board’
January 9th, 2013 by davi
C4 Waterman’s Archie Kalepa to be speaker at TEDx 2013, globally broadcasted live January 12, 2013.
Continue reading ‘C4 Waterman’s Archie Kalepa to speak at TEDx 2013′
