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The Waterman banner ad up there ^^^ got me thinking. I'm in an absolutely perfect place for it right now (two rivers come together to form a big harbor with all kinds of marshland and little islands all over the place, all enclosed by a barrier beach with decent waves from time to time) and I'll be spending a lot of time here going forward and I was thinking maybe I should pick a board up.
Anybody into this? Any tips, etc.? How much should I pay for a board? What are good brands?
And so on.
I live sort of near you- northern VA. I got one in 2008, freakin amazing workout. If I do it for a day, I feel worked as shit for the next 2. If you want to look at em in the DC area I'd go to REI, they had a few last time I was there.
I got the 11'3" pictured on this page- it has built in traction on the top and padded rails.
http://www.surfingsports.com/aquaglide.asp
It's really durable. If I had to do it over, I'd get a Naish or Jimmy Lewis.
We've tried it on the rivers here. I could see it being cool for something like that. I'm sure the balance aspect of it couldn't hurt your skiing too.
dead to me fredo, dead
I really shouldn't have to tell you... Surf forum!
In all seriousness, if you have the means, it can be a really cool way to dick around in a new environment. Go used, if possible. However, the learning curve is steep for a brief period. Like a day. So don't be afraid to get yourself in over your head with the purchase of a new toy. You can always justify it as an investment in fitness.
You may also need to invest in a water-proof fanny pack, as the sport is quite weed friendly. Nay, SUP demands stoned participants!
Dude I didn't do it yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh Conway
Did you just whip that up? That's pretty outstanding.Quote:
Originally Posted by tief schnee
Yea, right. I hurt my self using a Lite-Brite.
What I was kinda thinking. Not so pumped about the fitness aspect, more about the stoned-checking-shit-out part.Quote:
Originally Posted by BraddA
Dude you don't know me. GO BIG EARLY is my motto. Yes I've regretted it a few times.Quote:
So don't be afraid to get yourself in over your head with the purchase of a new toy.
See, this is news you can use. Thank you. But a fanny pack?!? Not happening.Quote:
You may also need to invest in a water-proof fanny pack, as the sport is quite weed friendly. Nay, SUP demands stoned participants!
I've dicked around on one for a few hours. The novelty aspect wears off pretty quick and then you're stuck wishing you were in a kayak.
I'm beginning to think Iceman might have impregnated my mother in jeans.Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
huh. Actually I can see that happening maybe. I'll make sure to spend some time renting or whatever before I pull the trigger thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by geomorph
Is she from North America? If so it's possible. You never know.Quote:
Originally Posted by brice618
A kayak is much better, There are places for beer and stuff. And, you're sitting down.
So this is like staring at the well hung man in the locker room wondering what it'd be like?Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Sounds like you've been there. Let me tell you what its like: great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh Conway
Whoa. weird.
I mean, if they're REALLY hung, come on. No brainer.Quote:
Originally Posted by BraddA
Lighten up Francis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benny Profane
I do have to throw a flag on this post, though. If he's already been there, why do you need to tell him what it's like?Quote:
Originally Posted by BraddA
iceman: supporting humor that makes sense since a long time ago.
Just get one of these
try not to drown
get him!Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
supn just looks to me like a good way to make selfpropeled travel on the water colder/wetter/more uncomfortable/harder than it needs to be
http://valhallasmithers.com/index.ph.../tag/norm+hann
Norm Hahn did a 385 km SUP to bring bring awareness to tankers on the BC coast ... Brian his support guy had never been in a kayak
Whoa. weird.Quote:
Originally Posted by wendigo
Iceman SUPs in a speedo
Why? ...it would look good with your jeans.Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Sups are pretty awesome for exploring inlets etc, but they are also pretty gay so it's kind of a trade off.
meh, a SUP affords you much better views looking down into the water.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benny Profane
Damn, all these chances to look down and I turn up my nose?Quote:
Originally Posted by My Pet Powder Goat
That's just wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by jSki
guayabara's work much better on real boatsQuote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Its super fun. Being a skier you already have a feel for the balance needed. We just did it in the Keys on a eco tour in the mangroves at first its seems unnatural to stand up. I don't know if its because there are not sides or the nurse shark swimming near the dock. In our group of 5 only my daughter and I were standing. At the end my wife did it but she waited too long and wished she had attempted it sooner.
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My kid wants one now for here at the lake they go for around $1000 give or take.
They are fun, fast, a good workout, and you can see more around you underwater with the elevation. I suggest you build your own-- about the same price when all is said and done, if not cheaper and lighter, with the satisfaction of using your hands. A great winter project.
http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/s...ddleboard.html
There are other kits and frames out there but these guys probably will have the best product support and most detailed plans.
SUPed this summer in Tahoe and had a blast. I want one to tool around Navajo and powell in the summer. Seems about my speed, and I'm old enough now I don't care about the ghey factor.
Fun in the ocean, less fun on flat water. I have a 10'4" Natures Shapes. They make all sorts of awesome surfboards.
no possible way you're going to end up lighter than a good fiberglass board with epoxy resin by making it yourself?Quote:
Originally Posted by Orphic Seth
Could be wrong, I speak from experience with kayaks, canoes, and sailboats, but not SUPs. The above weighs 32lbs for the 14' SUP. What's a good equivalent?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawn Patrol
they quote 29lbs for the 12'6", 12'1" surftech at REI weighs in at 31lbs per them. My experience with CLC weights is they are reasonably accurateQuote:
Originally Posted by Dawn Patrol
It's a bit bit harder than it looks if you get out of the marina and into the surf unless you've got some surfer background.
Being out on the water is always good and yeah blame Laird and while your at it, do it to his face punk. You will be a speck of fly shit.
Picked up one last week and I'm hooked, much harder then I expected even with about 28 years of surfing experience. It's a lot like xcountry skiing as far as which muscle groups are getting worked. There is nothing else to do down here anyway then wake up in the morning go smoke a bowl then do a little flat water in the sound although I have more fun in the gulf catching swells and pissing off the shortboarders in the lineup.
I got an Original YOLO after demoing a few other brands, seems to be built a bit better and rides more like a surfboard and not a boat.
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