Tag Archive for 'stand up paddle surfing'

C4 Waterman Sponsors French Stand-Up and Tandem Contests

Coupe de France Longboard and Surf Tandem Stand Up Paddle Challenge May 17, 2008 at 29120 Plomeur

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 […]

Tropical Blends Newsletter

Here is the first newsletter from Tropical Blends. You guys may want to sign up to get the latest info on their products, specials and discounts.

C4 Waterman Eleu

I was at C4 HQ a while back and got a first hand look at the new Eleu production paddle board. Todd said the Eleu has the most wins in races so far. This board is super light. It feels lighter than a 9’ longboard. Todd’s son Christian rode this on one of our downwinders […]

The 2008 Surftech Jay Moriarty Memorial Paddleboard Race

On June 21st, 2008, Surftech will hold their annual Jay Moriarty Memorial Paddleboard Race presented by QuikSilverEdition. Held in Santa Cruz, Ca. the race course offers prone and standup paddlers alike a rigorous 12 mile paddle straight into the heart of the Monterey Bay. In conjunction with the men’s event, ROXY returns to present the […]

Surftech leads Ford Ironman Arizona swim on standup paddleboards

Sunday, April 13, Surftech took part in the 2008 Ford Ironman Arizona event held in Tempe, Arizona showcasing the sport of standup paddling to the triathlete community and leading the 2.4 mile swim segment of the race.

Demo Day for Island Glass Hawaii

We just got a heads up from Elliott of www.wahinesurfer.net. Island Glass Hawaii will be having a Demo Day on the 20th. Check out his email below: Hi Guys, This is a reminder/correction for Sunday the 20th of this month. Demo Day for Island Glass Hawaii http://www.islandglasssurfboards.net/. They will be at Ala Moana Park, Koko […]

New Paddles and Boards at Wet Feet Hawaii

New Paddles Quickblade Wood Veneer/Carbon Width: 8.75 Length: 15.5

2008 Kanaka Ikaika Races

A couple of upcoming races you may want to check out: Sunday, April 13 Hinano State Championship Awards at LuLu’s Long: 16 Miles — Waimanalo Beach – Rabbit Island – Kaimana Beach (Weather Permitting) Short: 10 Miles — Hawaii Kai – Portlock – Kaimana Beach

Joe Blair 8-9 Stand Up Paddle Board – Video

I got a chance to hang out with Joe Blair during his recent trip to Oahu’s north shore. We surfed everyday and had a blast on this new 8’9″ x 30″ x 4.25″ stand up board. I was shocked that at 220 lbs I could stand on it comfortably. In fact, once I got used […]

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Steinlager Series, Auwae Wins SUP As Kalama Takes Pro Longboard

Steinlager Shaka Long Series Results From Sunset April 7th, 2008 Sunset Beach, Hawaii The Steinlager Shaka Longboard Series was completed this past weekend in some wild and wind blown surf at Sunset Beach with wave heights reaching twelve foot faces at times.

Stand Up Paddle Quiver

It’s pretty amazing to me how many paddle options there are now. Along with the stock paddles, I’ve been tinkering with shapes and sizes I like. Here’s what I have currently. I also have some Leleo Kinimaka wood paddles but those are with other people currently.

2008 Waterman Week

C4 and Tropic Surf have a few spots on their Waterman surf trip in the Maldives. Join Brian Keaulana for a week of surfing in some of the most secluded breaks aboard a new luxury vessel Tropic Breeze.

Stand Up Paddle for Kids

I made a paddle for my 5 yr old son by taking a 2 pc C4 Waterman carbon paddle and cutting down the shaft. This also allows me to change out the top part of the shaft so my wife can also use it if she ever decides she will come out with me.

Puena Point with friends and Jamie B from HawaiianWatershots.com

Check out this super glassy, fun day out at Puena Point on the North Shore of Oahu. I was out with my friend Jeff who is on the other stand up board and my friend Kekoa who’s riding a normal surfboard. The board I’m on is the Blair Quad 9’11” x 29” x 4.5”. The […]