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2011 North Shore Challenge Surf Race

Above photo is Zane Schweitzer throwing up a winning hand sign after he clinches the win. I was sick, hurt ribs and on antibiotics but I made the drive to this race and was happy in my decision. The race was held at the Turtle Bay Resort which is a little over an hour drive […]

Period Extended: Monday Might Be Green Light for Quiksilver Ku Ikaika, by C4 Waterman

The 2010 QUIKSILVER KU IKAIKA CHALLENGE Presented by C4 Waterman MARCH 1 EXTENSION COULD SEE KU IKAIKA “GO” (Makaha, HI) – February 25, 2010 — An official one-day extension to include March 1st has been applied to the holding period of the third annual Quiksilver Ku Ikaika Challenge, presented by C4 Waterman. Competitors are asked […]

ON ALERT: Quiksilver Ku Ikaika, pres. by C4 Waterman Looks at Thursday Swell

The 2010 QUIKSILVER KU IKAIKA CHALLENGE Presented by C4 Waterman FINAL BATCH OF BIG SWELL HAS KU IKAIKA “ON ALERT” (Makaha, HI) – February 22, 2010 — Another round of extra-large winter swell is developing under the watchful eye of organizers of the Quiksilver Ku Ikaika Challenge, presented by C4 Waterman, and competitors have been […]

Hulakai Trials and the first Round of the Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Red Nose

The kick off of the Waterman League’s Stand Up Paddle World Tour had an anxious build-up, as athletes from around the world would come together to mingle, compete, and inevitably judge and be judged by their respected peers, and the North Shore would be host to yet another event close to others by date, yet […]

ON ALERT: Quiksilver Ku Ikaika, pres. by C4 Waterman Eyes Upcoming Swell

The 2010 QUIKSILVER KU IKAIKA CHALLENGE Presented by C4 Waterman EYES ON SUNDAY/MONDAY FOR POSSIBLE ‘GO’ (Makaha, HI) – January 26, 2010 — Organizers of the third annual Quiksilver Ku Ikaika Challenge, presented by C4 Waterman, are closely watching a developing swell that could see the event run this weekend. While tomorrow’s swell has officially […]

Quiksilver Ku Ikaika Challenge Holding Period Begins, presented by C4 Waterman

The 2010 QUIKSILVER KU IKAIKA CHALLENGE Presented by C4 Waterman Holding Period Begins Today; Invitees Announced (Makaha, HI) – January 15, 2010 — A record-setting winter of gigantic surf continues in Hawaii, and Quiksilver is proud to announce the third annual Quiksilver Ku Ikaika Challenge, presented by C4 Waterman. This event is an invitational big-wave […]

Quiksilver Ku Ikaika C4 Holding Period Starts Tomorrow

Quiksilver Ku Ikaika C4 THE QUIKSILVER KU IKAIKA CHALLENGE Sponsored by C4 Waterman   HOLDING PERIOD BEGINS TOMORROW JANUARY 15 (Huntington Beach, CA) January 14, 2009 — Quiksilver is pleased to announce that the holding period for the second annual Quiksilver Premium Ku Ikaika Challenge, sponsored by C4 Waterman, will commence tomorrow, January 15, through […]

Kialoa Shaka Puu Stand Up Paddle (Part 3)

Dave Chun of Kialoa Paddles answers questions about paddling technique, paddle design and performance, his all-new Shaka Puu paddle, and general concerns about the stand up paddle surf culture. Dave also talks about choosing the right paddle, which all boils down to intuition that tells what type of paddle is best for the stand up […]

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Kialoa Shaka Puu Stand Up Paddle (Part 2)

Dave Chun of Kialoa Paddles answers questions about paddling technique, paddle design and performance, his all-new Shaka Puu paddle, and general concerns about the stand up paddle surf culture. Dave also talks about choosing the right paddle, which all boils down to intuition that tells what type of paddle is best for the stand up […]

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Kialoa Shaka Puu Stand Up Paddle (Part 1)

Dave Chun of Kialoa Paddles answers questions about paddling technique, paddle design and performance, his all-new Shaka Pu’u paddle, and general concerns about the stand up paddle surf culture. Dave also talks about choosing the right paddle, which all boils down to intuition that tells what type of paddle is best for the stand up […]

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Kialoa Shaka Puu on a Diet

The Kialoa Shaka Pu’u is a sweet paddle. I saw a bunch of them in the Makaha Makahiki and there was Mel Pu’u himself with a pink paddle and pink board. You may snicker until you see that Mel is 250 lbs and could crush your skull with one hand. The paddle looked small compared […]