Tag Archive for 'paddle board'

Board Meeting Episode 22: SUP Hyrdrofoiling – Part 3

Here’s the last part of our SUP Hydrofoiling episode. Robert and I continue our discussion about foiling and in this part we talk a bit about foil installation on SUP boards, suitable board lengths, rider weight, and more. Robert also gives his tips on learning how to SUP foil.

Board Meeting Episode 22: SUP Hyrdrofoiling – Part 2

Here is part 2 of our SUP Hydrofoiling episode where Robert and I continue our discussion about the different aspects of this new sport. For this part we talk more about getting started, safety, equipment, the skill level required, and more.

Board Meeting Episode 22: SUP Hyrdrofoiling – Part 1

Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will discuss hydrofoiling on a stand up paddle board.

Board Meeting Episode 13: Paddling Drills

Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will talk about some tips and drills that you can practice in flat water to help you get ready for riding bumps or catching waves on a SUP stand up paddle board.

SUP Tips: Catching Waves and Bumps- Flatwater drills to help you get ready for open ocean stand up paddle boarding

If you are new to downwind stand up paddle boarding, and want to get ready to do some open ocean downwinders, these are some tips and drills you can practice in flat water to help you get ready for riding bumps on a SUP. Check the bottom of this page for information on coached downwinders. […]

Tips and pointers on how to choose your first SUP

If you’re interested in getting into the great sport of stand up paddle boarding (SUP) and have done a little research to help you with your decision process, you know how challenging it is to narrow your focus to the right board for you. With board lengths ranging from less than 7 feet to over […]

Board Meeting Episode 3: How to Choose a SUP Board

Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will talk about how to choose a SUP stand up paddle board. We discuss some of the different types of SUP boards available, what kind of board to get for you intended use (surfing, racing, or cruising), and selecting the correct board […]

Will Schmidt Releases Trailer of Upcoming Documentary

By: Allie Brown Earlier in 2014, Will Schmidt set a world record and was the first person to standup paddle largely unassisted from Canada all the way down to Mexico on his standup paddle board. As you can imagine, this journey was an incredible accomplishment for Will as well as a trying time while attempting […]

Christmas Special: Gift Card Promotion

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Team S.I.C. Maui Hits the Road and Talks Story… (Video)

The S.I.C. Maui crew is a big family and when they were all in Southern California for the Battle of the Paddle they produced this video. The team discussed paddle board design, downwinding, SUP racing and having fun. The team goes paddle boarding in San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Maui Hawaii.

2014 Blue Planet Surf SUP Boards

I recently visited Blue Planet Surf’s shop to check out their new stand up paddle boards for 2014. Robert Stehlik showed me some of their new 2014 models and gave a LOT of tips on SUP board selection and setup. He talks about board shapes, fin setup, board volume and more. Check out the videos […]

How A Blue Planet Board Is Made: Factory Tour Video and East Coast Distribution Announcement

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:

C4 Waterman, Inc.’s SUPZILLA sets Guinness World Record

C4 Waterman, Inc. Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Stand-up Paddle Board at 2011 Outdoor Retailer Show SALT LAKE CITY, Utah––August 4, 2011––C4 Waterman, Inc. accomplished yet another milestone this past Wednesday by setting a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the largest stand-up paddle board. SUPZILLA, measures 32 feet 5 inches long, 6 feet 10 inches […]

Surftech Pearson Arrow 12′ Laird SUP Stand Up Paddle Board

I was at the Surftech office on Queen Street and got the chance to take some pictures of the new Pearson Arrow 12′ Laird SUP board. This is the latest from Bob Pearson made by Surftech in conjunction with Laird Hamilton.

C4 Waterman 12’6″ “Switchblade” SUP Board In Action – Video

Todd Bradley sent us some clips of him riding the C4 12’6″ “Switchblade” stand up paddle board. The video is a bit long but it gives different angles of how the board performs in light winds. I’ve tried this board myself in surf and really liked it. I like the glide and in small waves […]