Any Stand Up Paddlers on the board? Anyone try it? Looking at either getting one of these or kayak now that we're living on the water again.
Was signed up for a paddle board class late last summer but weather stopped the class from happening. Can't wait to try it though!
Saw a woman a few years ago going down a class 3 river on a board - SO impressed!!!! [bow_down]
Talk about core strength!
Let me know if you get a board or take a class. Will be interested in your take on it. [thumbsup]
I was paddling before I left Hawaii - It's good exercise, but I don't know that I'll continue out here, what with the lack of waves and all. If you have *something* to add interest (a river could be just the thing), it's great! And hard!
Quote from: IZ on January 28, 2012, 08:31:18 AM
Any Stand Up Paddlers on the board? Anyone try it? Looking at either getting one of these or kayak now that we're living on the water again.
Where'd yopu move to now?
I have a Versa Board that I use for fishing on the potomac river and nearby reservoirs. Love it!
The versa board is both an sup and a Kayak which is great when you have a long distance to travel and the wind changes to a headwind. The paddle I have converts from dual headed paddle to a t-handle in about 2 seconds.
There are a few manufacturers now that make dual purpose SUPs.......
Depends on what body of water and the general conditions. I did it for a few years on Maui, loved it. Only tried surfing it once. I would just go out in the morning when things were calm and cruise up and down the coast. Good exercise and very relaxing. Would go more frequently during whale season, sometimes going miles off shore. I would often take a mask and snorkel and jump into the deep stuff to freak myself out. I preferred the SUP board over a kayak as I have tight hamstrings, and sitting in the kayak with my legs in front of me would tend to hurt my lower back. Plus, standing up tends to help you see a lot further along the horizon to spot whales or dolphins or whatever, and standing up allows you to look more directly down into the water to spot fish, coral, turtles, etc. On a kayak you often only see a reflection off the waters surface. I found the SUP board to be pretty worthless in the wind though. Even a slight breeze will send you in one direction only, downwind. Trying to fight that is an exercise in frustration.
Another positive for the SUP is the balance and core strength you will develop.
As in regular surfing, there are many different shapes and sizes of board, greatly affecting the handling characteristics. Some are big tanks that paddle really slow. Some are little potato chips that are really squirrelly underneath. Gotta find the right size for your weight and ability, although keep in mind you balance will improve pretty quickly.
SUPs would not be good for rapids. Again, don't know what or where you intend to use it.
Thanks for info!
Baron.. I'm around Destin/Niceville/Ft Walton Beach, FL
Stella..I'll let you know.
R..That Versa sounds cool!
SUPing has been on my "must try" list for a while now, but moving away from water put that on hold. I've paddled rec boats in the mangrove swamps in Florida, though, and have to imagine stand-up would be a splendid way to poke around some of those endless, braided channels.
local race celebrity 2min into video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmI0mf1iGV0
He in a canoe?
http://www.nativeownersgroup.com/showthread.php?14066-VB-for-larger-paddler (http://www.nativeownersgroup.com/showthread.php?14066-VB-for-larger-paddler)
Bent-over paddling is the new in thing.
Stand up paddling is so 90s.
Quote from: IZ on January 28, 2012, 01:13:29 PM
Thanks for info!
Baron.. I'm around Destin/Niceville/Ft Walton Beach, FL
Stella..I'll let you know.
R..That Versa sounds cool!
Hey man, you moved into my home town! I'm out in the Santa Rosa Beach area. I'll p.m. you an excellent local SUP company.
Quote from: moto-zen on January 28, 2012, 08:21:34 PM
Hey man, you moved into my home town! I'm out in the Santa Rosa Beach area. I'll p.m. you an excellent local SUP company.
I was just there today!
always wanted to try it, but I fear I may be too top heavy [laugh]
They had a demo day out at the lake here a couple months ago...some seller came out with a bunch for people to try
Was going to go, but it ended up being misty and about 38 degrees....so I stayed home [thumbsup]
Quote from: ducatiz on January 28, 2012, 08:07:07 PM
Bent-over paddling is the new in thing.
Stand up paddling is so 90s.
The only time you bend over is when you hand the dealer your credit card......they are spendy for the chunk of plastic that they are!
Seats and accessories, bring the lube.
I do the land version of SUP.
I have an Epic Makaha Longboard (skateboard)
It's 57in long and I paddle with a Kahuna Big Stick. Very similar to SUP on the water.
I have miles and miles of flat trails along the river here. I just load up the camelback and go.
Quote from: rgramjet on January 30, 2012, 06:56:47 AM
The only time you bend over is when you hand the dealer your credit card......they are spendy for the chunk of plastic that they are!
Seats and accessories, bring the lube.
Yeah, pricing out yours. :o I think I'm going to rent one a few times this year..along with a SOP and sea kayak to see which one I like better. I'll buy next season. [thumbsup]
you should also try kite surfing!! that just looks soooo fun to me! :)
It's huge down in Jupiter E. I may if we head down that way.
Welcome back to FL IZ.
I have done SUP a handful of times. It's an OK work out. I just don't get it, not sure what the craze is with it.
I started kiting about 2 years ago. It's pretty tough (and I have surfed, wind surfed and wake boarded all my life), I highly suggest instruction or a very patient friend that really knows what they are doing. It's a blast though.
Quote from: elyse on January 31, 2012, 12:52:32 AM
you should also try kite surfing!! that just looks soooo fun to me! :)
Um, no thanks.....too much like Kite Fishing....especially in Fla!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/newsinc/landing_page.html?freewheel=90057&sitesection=huffingtonpost&VID=23327775 (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/newsinc/landing_page.html?freewheel=90057&sitesection=huffingtonpost&VID=23327775)
Quote from: YellowDuck on February 02, 2012, 09:48:37 AM
Welcome back to FL IZ.
I have done SUP a handful of times. It's an OK work out. I just don't get it, not sure what the craze is with it.
I started kiting about 2 years ago. It's pretty tough (and I have surfed, wind surfed and wake boarded all my life), I highly suggest instruction or a very patient friend that really knows what they are doing. It's a blast though.
Thanks Yellow..I'll look you up for a ride. We should be making our way down to SF soon enough. No more airport road though. [cheeky] I'd rather hit up a pub on the water. [thumbsup]
Rg..what was that link for?
Was footage of a swarm of thousands of sharks off the coast of Florida.....
Oh yeah... That's where we used to live before and where we may be again. Jupiter beach/Juno beach, Stuart, etc. There have been a few attacks
Quote from: rgramjet on January 30, 2012, 06:56:47 AM
The only time you bend over is when you hand the dealer your credit card......they are spendy for the chunk of plastic that they are!
Seats and accessories, bring the lube.
I don't understand what the hubub is. Tom Sawyer invented SUP in the 1700s
(http://picture-book.com/files/userimages/263u/tomsawyer.jpg)
I gotta get a Jolly Roger flag for the versa board!
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/boa/2910202718.html (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/boa/2910202718.html)
Decent deal on an accessorized versa board. Theres another place nearby by
selling demos for $540
Good deal. Buddy has one. Trying it next weekend
Was watching the SUP'ers out on Lake Austin last weekend and saw these guys playing a water polo game in their kayaks.
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa14/akido10/1139.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa14/akido10/1135.jpg)
I'm still a Stand Up Piddler
[laugh]
I'm sure Rat
Quote from: elyse on January 31, 2012, 12:52:32 AM
you should also try kite surfing!! that just looks soooo fun to me! :)
Quote from: YellowDuck on February 02, 2012, 09:48:37 AM
I started kiting about 2 years ago. It's pretty tough (and I have surfed, wind surfed and wake boarded all my life), I highly suggest instruction or a very patient friend that really knows what they are doing. It's a blast though.
If you need to take lessons, come here and visit me in the philippines. Its a great sport, fun, challenging and environmentally friendly. We take out the SUP's when there is no wind. One of my friends here was traveling around with inflatable SUP's. Very cool to be able to bring with you especially here in the Philippines where there are 7,100 some odd islands to visit.
www.viganwatersports.com (http://www.viganwatersports.com)
from the national championship we just organized here
KTA WARMUP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ltQIhkpxg&list=UU6vEJTwa3BxiUr0S9WYkH3Q&index=1&feature=plcp#)
Looks fun Dan. Watched those guys all the time in South FL. Maybe try it sometime.
The SUP is out though. Decided on a kayak. Can do some SUP'ing on Jackson Kayak.
May rent a SUP this summer. The prices are crazy on them though. $800 gets me into a nice kayak setup and I'd rather do that.
Thanks for all the info guys!
I've done SUP. I didn't find it to be very enjoyable. Just another trendy water sport endorsed by celebrities.
Quote from: CayoHueso on April 27, 2012, 04:34:44 PM
I've done SUP. I didn't find it to be very enjoyable. Just another trendy water sport endorsed by celebrities.
I can honestly say I've never heard/seen a celebrity doing this.
I did see a special about 5 years ago thpough where Laird Hamilton took a SUP across the English Channel.
Honolua Stand Up Paddle Board Challenge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi-xncYFMrM&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)
Quote from: CayoHueso on April 27, 2012, 04:34:44 PM
I've done SUP. I didn't find it to be very enjoyable. Just another trendy water sport endorsed by celebrities.
A fishing rod or three makes it very enjoyable!
Quote from: rgramjet on April 28, 2012, 05:33:01 AM
A fishing rod or three makes it very enjoyable!
Now that I could see being pretty fun! However......why not just a kayak at that point?
Quote from: CayoHueso on April 28, 2012, 07:53:46 AM
Now that I could see being pretty fun! However......why not just a kayak at that point?
I think the best part of it is the view you get, if you're in clear water.
I've never been SUP but sometimes when out on the kayak, I'll stand up and drift down the river. You get to see stuff you just can't see while sitting down, if the water is clear enough.
Other than that, I'm not sure why it's taken off so much, though it does have some cool zen like quality to it
Agreed. I didn't try a SUP today but had a Jackson "Cuda" kayak I tested out and it has a rope to help you pull up to a standing position. I had t try it out and liked it. The Cuda is a fishing kayak. I guess fly fishing would be an option?
Anyway, I'm finally trying out a SUP next weekend.
Quote from: CayoHueso on April 28, 2012, 07:53:46 AM
Now that I could see being pretty fun! However......why not just a kayak at that point?
Right! Check out the Versa Board......its both.
They had the versa board today R. I may try it next week. So expensive though after buying the board, the paddle and the upgraded seat!
I hear ya......they were selling demos around here for mid to high fives a few months ago.......the seat is 2-3 and you can spend as much as you want on a paddle. Mine converts from a kayak paddle to a t handle. Not optimal in either capacity but imo beats shlepping two paddles. It was about a hundy.
Oops, i derbied myself from page 2. For my next impression......a broken record!
Yeah, I remember we talked about them before.
Quote from: IZ on April 27, 2012, 11:09:53 PM
I can honestly say I've never heard/seen a celebrity doing this.
My wife reads all those rag mags and I've seen dozens of photos of celebrities doing this in Ohio. There were some "famous" ones a while back of Danica Patrick doing this as well.
Maybe it is just a Hawaii thing, I have no idea.