Tag Archive for 'stand up paddle'

Werner Paddles 3-piece Adjustable Fiji SUP

Werner Paddles Introduces River Running SUP Werner Paddles has launched a 3-piece Adjustable version of their popular Fiji, Recreational SUP. The Fiji in 3-piece is perfect for the budget conscious paddler who is looking for a travel paddle.

Werner Paddles Introduces River Running SUP

Werner Paddles Introduces River Running SUP Werner Paddles has added a river running specific stand up paddle (SUP) to their line. The Stinger has been designed from the ground up for the rigors of the whitewater environment. Werner has been handcrafting paddles in the US for over 45 years and has over 80% market share […]

2012 Molokai to Oahu race coaching bootcamp by Robert Stehlik

If you ask anyone who has raced in the Molokai to Oahu race what the hardest part of the race was, the answer will most likely be: the last few miles.

North Shore Paddle Race @ Turtle Bay This Weekend

North Shore STAND UP PADDLE Summer Race Series June 16, 2012 Registration still open! For more info: NorthShorePaddleSeries.com

2012 SUP Paddle reviews by Robert Stehlik

At Blue Planet Surf Shop we are passionate about good stand up paddles. We think a good paddle is just as important (and arguably more important) as a good board. We pride ourselves in having one of the most complete selections of quality stand up paddles you will find anywhere with all the top brands […]

The C4 Waterman SUPZILLA

C4 brought out their Supzilla in full force at the Duke’s Oceanfest here in Honolulu earlier this year. Here’s a video of the C4 Waterman crew as they try to set the record for most stand up paddlers on a wave. This was taken during the 2011 Duke’s OceanFest.

Quickblade Magic DSI 28 and Sweeper Paddles with Jim Terrell

I had the opportunity to check out the Quickblade tent at the 2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii. Jim Terrell, founder of Quickblade, showed me their latest racing paddle, the Quickblade Magic DSI 28. It has an interesting design where instead of having a flat paddle surface, the Magic DSI 28 has ‘dimples’ like a […]

Surftech San-O Carbon Stand Up Paddle

Here’s a preview of the new Surftech carbon paddle. They have a full carbon model and a carbon/fiberglass model. Both are really light and I was surprised how light the carbon/fiberglass version is. The largest blade size is 9.5″, a bit large for my personal taste but perfect for outrigger paddling. I ended up cutting […]

MAN ON A PADDLE: Archie Kalepa’s mystical stand up paddle ride down the Grand Canyon

MAN ON A PADDLE Hawaiian Archie Kalepa’s mystical stand up paddle ride down the Grand Canyon. A portal into the soul of the world’s largest living cathedral. Riding the 10-6 cMac ATB iSUP. (click thumbnail to launch video)

Aquaglide Adjustable Aluminum Stand Up Paddle

Here’s a quick video I shot with Carnet Williams giving me a demo of the Aquaglide aluminum adjustable length stand up paddle. The adjustable handle moves in 2 cm increments and secures in place with a snap-lock fitting.

The 26th Highland Spring HIHO

Premier International Windsurfing Event Dates: June 26, 2010 to July 4, 2010 Place: British Virgin Islands / Event HQ is Tortola

Stand Up Paddle Snowboarding

I found this funny video browsing online at http://twbiz.transworld.net/2009/10/09/cross-country-snowboarding-sport-of-the-future/. I tried snowboarding over the holidays and sucked. Not sure if a paddle would have helped…probably not. (click thumbnail to launch video)

Downwind SUP Run and Tips from Ekolu Kalama

A few weeks ago I got a chance to join some of the fastest downwind paddlers on a practice run before the Duke’s Oceanfest Race.  The plan was to shoot some video tips from each of them but my Sanyo Xacti E2 died a few minutes into it.  Here’s what I was able to get […]

StandUp Journal’s World Ranking of Sup Countries and US States

Clay Feeter, publisher of StandUp Journal, sent us the spread of the “world exclusive” due for release on Dec. 21st on newsstands. Photo Annual preview: Pictured above (l-r) is the Big Island’s Odie Sumi racing in Lake Tahoe; Gerry Lopez paddling near his home, Bend, Oregon; Ekolu Kalama, Puerto Escondido. “Rivers, lakes, ocean adventuring and […]

An Exclusive Preview: “Fall” StandUp Journal

Here is an exclusive preview of StandUp Journal’s “Fall” issue sent to us by Clay Feeter, publisher of Stand Up Journal magazine. The eye-opening spread features, “stuff you didn’t know about a guy we’ve all followed for years” type piece written by Maui’s Keith Holland. The feature is on Buzzy Kerbox. He talks about early […]