Can Your Sup Survive Hits From a 17lb. Bowling Ball? ~ R40 - Trialling

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News Watch Can Your Sup Survive Hits From a 17lb. Bowling Ball? Standup Journal - Most people don't bring their standup paddleboard to the bowling alley to shoot a couple racks, but the guys at Pau Hana Surf Supply wanted to prove a point. And I think they made it! Asking people at the tradeshow to slam a 17 lb. bowling ball repeatedly at this sup to try and damage . Warren Currie'S Plea to The Sup Industry Standup Journal - In light of the recent tragic event in the Gorge this past weekend, we are penning this Open Letter to the Stand Up Paddle Industry. The Big Question!!! Am I ready for Worlds? Jackson Kayak -  Check out the Competitive spirit of a paddler all set to participate for the World Freestyle Kayak Championship coming up on August 30th held at the Ottawa river... So how's my training going? Well the quick easy answer is great. But what's the truth. How much hard work, sweat, energy, air miles and tears has gone into getting me to where I am now, 5 days out from my 5th World Championship event. One Exercise Workout — Part 3 Hang Clean Front Squat SUP Magazine - For the latest in our One Move Workout series, we're going back to an Olympic lifting exercise. When you're pushed for time, compound lifts that work major muscle groups and involve joints moving through a full range of motion are a great way to get big results in just a few minutes. Add in a speed component and you can complete a total body workout very quickly. 20 Pictures of Dogs That Will Make You Want To SUP With Your Pup Isle Surf and SUP - We get A LOT of photos from our customers paddle boarding with their dogs, so many in fact that we created a blog post to highlight our furry friends. If you've had a ruff day then sit back, relax and enjoy your daily dog dose. Unsponsored Q&A Sal Montgomery unsponsored - Sal Montgomery is a UK paddler who is pushing herself on whitewater across the globe. From big water to freestyle competitions Sal has done it all and is still charging hard. Despite being deep in Norway's summer whitewater Sal agreed to take part in the Unsponsored Q&A series. R40 - Trialling Eastern Horizon - The road to innovative design is long and winding. So is the road to Lawrence's kayak laboratory on the far south coast of NSW where the R40 is being carefully crafted by hand. Sawyer Venom WW SUP Paddle review playak.net - The Venom is not only a beautiful paddle, its functional, durable and stable. I have tried many different blade designs and materials for whitewater over the years. As a kayaker I love my AT paddle with the Dynel edging. Sawyer has brought that material to SUP. Its tougher than Kevlar and makes it virtually impossible to wear down the edges on your paddle blade. Why Fish Tournaments? Jackson Kayak - With the sport of kayak fishing taking off as the newest and best way to fish there are now inevitably kayak only fishing tournaments popping up all over the country as well. A lot of guys are asking themselves if they are good enough and if they should waste their time or money to fish in these. This is a question each and every one of you need to answer for yourself but here is my take on it all from my experiences of fishing for fun and in tournaments. Soul – Kayaks unsponsored - Corran Addison's new venture Soul is well underway with a number of new boat designs in the making. The first two are the Rookie and Supersick. Boardworks New Froth Soft Top Surfboards Are Here Boardworks - With a fresh name, new exciting colors, and a few smaller shapes on the way, everyone is frothing over the new froth soft top surfboards. Core Exercises for Paddlers, Part II Canoe Kayak - The torso is the paddler's powerhouse. It's where we get our "oomph" to boof, sweep, and forward paddle our way through the biggest of rapids. It protects our spine and gives us the support to paddle long distances. Here are some paddling-specific core exercises to keep your powerhouse strong... Gals and Cows Heavenly Sup Surf Sessions in Basque Country, Spain SUP Magazine - Cantabria is a sparsely populated, quiet and quaint, utterly beautiful little region in Northern Spain. It showcases the supremely stunning country scenery the region is renowned for, with a population of cows possibly greater than the its population of humans. A Unique Pathway Under Threat Colombia'S Magdalena River International Rivers - Gabriel Garcia Marquez, famous Colombian writer and Nobel Prize winner, had an intimate relationship with the Magdalena River. He spent his childhood there, and as an adult he set two novels. Love in the Time of Cholera and The General in His Labyrinth – on it. The New SIC FX for 2016 walk through with Mark Raaphorst Distressed Mullet - SIC had a huge week at the Outdoor Retailers Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. They won SUPConnect Gear of the Year. Last year, they had the board of the year from Outside Magazine. It seems like they're always holding some kind of trophy at these things. And rightly so. Their boards are incredibly well designed and constructed.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in August 1. Travis Grant 2. Annabel Anderson 3. Fiona Wylde Forums New Pioneer XDJ RX Only $689 Rekordbox DJ System (Discuss) Soul waterman kayaks poll Videos Dane Jackson: Freestyling Garburator Wave (bartw) Suck Crick Drone Meseta de Alamo (Tino Specht) Doubledrop (ony) Stinging Fork Falls Upcoming Tutukaka Coast Winter Festival New Zealand, Tutukaka, Aug 14 - Aug 29 Duke's OceanFest HI, Waikiki , Aug 22 - Aug 30 Whitewater Festival Upper Gatineau Canada, Québec, Aug 28 - Aug 30 City Lights Full Moon Paddle- DAY 1 US, TN, , Aug 28 Oban Sea Kayak Race Scotland, Oban, Aug 29

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Three Safety Tips for Stand Up Paddlers When Boats Are Around

Playak News Flash - August 25, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Three Safety Tips for Stand Up Paddlers When Boats Are Around ACA - When it comes to enjoying the outdoors, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has led the nation in growth with a 38 percent increase in participation from 2013 to 2014, according to the Outdoor Foundation's 2015 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report. Assabet Shares Some Secrets Trash Paddler - Got out on the water at daybreak today and found water levels to still be on the low side (see Egg Rock at left). It seemed like it was trying to rain but couldn't muster more than a drizzle. 2015 Subaru Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival presented by Nature's Bakery – Recap Sup Currents - The 9th Annual 2015 Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival coins itself as the Worlds Original Standup Paddleboard Race and that it is. Speaking from experience, my first standup paddle race was the Tahoe Nalu back in 2009, I have the event t-shirt to prove it. Since that first race in 2009 I have been committed lots of paddle races in California, Hawaii and Utah but always call The Ta-Hoe Nalu home. World Champion Coaches Introduce New Sup Training Program in Paradise SUP Magazine - The simple answer is practice. 10,000 hours of practice to become a master, according to popular theory. But for those who don't have 10,000 hours to dedicate solely to standup paddling (that's nearly three hours a day, every day, for ten years), quality mentorship is the key to unlocking the upper echelons of one's SUP skill. Toledo'S Water Crisis One Year Later American Rivers - Just over one year ago, 400,000 residents in the Toledo, Ohio area were without clean drinking water – a situation most residents never thought possible. With predictions of another large algal bloom this summer and steady heavy rains in June, there is no doubt that residents are still skeptical about whether or not our water will be safe. 10 YO Will Shredding On Pigeon Gorge Jackson Kayak - Will Landrum, age 10, has really been getting after it this year in his Fun1. He recently got his PFD on the Pigeon Gorge and styled it with his dad, Clay, by his side. The North Sea Crossing P&H Paddlers - I dreamed. I trained hard. I prepared well . I 'm 30 and July 31, 2015 the North Sea crossing by sea kayak , just on muscle strength , alone and without guidance or support from another ship. I have night and day dangers , I have encountered myself , I shouted and cursed ! This is the report of my North Sea Crossing. The World's best are heading to the land of the rising sun in 2 weeks Standup Journal - In just 2 weeks time, Hayama Harbor in the beautiful Prefecture of Kanagawa just outside Tokyo will play host to the Asian stop of the 2015 Stand Up World Series. As a follow up to the inaugural World Challenger Series event held at Chigasaki in 2014 and won by Mo Freitas (Focus SUP) from Hawaii and Angela Jackson from Australia, this year's Victoria Cup Hayama Pro Japan has been upgraded to a full status World Series event and as such, will make history in 2015 6 Reasons You Should Know Amina Tayona Canoe Kayak - There's good reason that Amina Tayona is the most popular girl in Bujagali Falls, a tiny fishing village in southeast Uganda where the White Nile once rumbled out of Lake Victoria. Looking For An Epic Getaway That Includes Standup Paddling? Standup Journal - It's never too early to start planning the vacation of your life Big Blue, the original eco sup tour co., Turks & Caicos Islands. Dave Kalama Teaching One of Our Paddlefit Coaches How to PaddleFit - Dave Kalama teaching one of our PaddleFit coaches how to sweep a little bit differently at his Kalama Kamp in Hood River, Oregon. From the sublime to the ridiculous in the West Kyle. SeaKayakPhoto.com - As the two sides of the West Kyle of Bute gathered towards us we came to Kilmichael. In the field in front of the cottage there is a chambered cairn called St Michael's grave. St. Michael founded a church near by but this cairn predates the Christian era by about 2,000 years. Kayaking Cuba Part Three: Guajimico and Hanabanilla Canoe Kayak - Southeast of Cienfuegos the mountains push up to the coast and the geography changes dramatically from that we had been paddling in. We turned off the highway to Trinidad onto a short gravel road that dropped fast into a thin strip of land along a diminutive estuary, Guajimico. San Francisco Bay A Paddlers' Playground SUP Magazine - When Gaspar de Portolá and his men first discovered San Francisco Bay during a land expedition in 1769, they couldn't have known they were unveiling one of the best SUP spots on earth. Today, the Bay is well-known as a standup paddler's haven with something on tap for all who SUP. Keahi de Aboitiz looking good after injury SUPboarder - After injury earlier last year Keahi de Aboitiz is looking good and back to his true form. In this video he heads south from his home town of Noosa Heads in search of a late winter swell and boy did it pay off!! He scores perfect waves. And if he surfs anything like this in competitions this year the scores will be perfect too.

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Kayaking the North Pacific | Part II ~ If Carlsberg Did Proposals

Playak News Flash - August 24, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Kayaking the North Pacific | Part II NRS Duct Tape Diaries - The wild northwest coast of Vancouver Island still feeds Rob Lyon's soul as he finishes his journey. Eddied out on Bone Game Island, where Part I meets Part II, he and Colin wave goodbye to friends and decide whether to wait out the storm or head home early. Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Tournament Confluence - Anglers from all over the country converged in the Bridge Side Marina of Grand Isle, Louisiana this past weekend for the annual Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Tournament. Wilderness Systems team member, Dwayne Walley, made his way from Mississippi to represent the brand (and get some fishing in as well). Dwayne is the founder of mskayakfishing.com, a fishing forum that promotes kayak fishing all over the state of Mississippi. Reviewed – Black Project Epic Pro 95 Premium Carbon Paddle SUPboarder - SUPboarder gives you an independent review of the Black Project Epic Pro 95 Premium Carbon Paddle. This is a paddle designed for a paddler with a good level of paddling, or someone looking at really progressing their paddling to the next level. A great paddle for a racer or coastal cruiser. Return To The Gorge: Live Play-By-Play Updates & Results From Hood River SUPracer - The countdown to the Gorge is almost complete: Less than 24 hours til one of the biggest and best SUP races of the year begins. Hundreds of stoked out paddlers have been descending on sleepy little Hood River, Oregon the past few days in the lead up to the 2015 Naish Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge. If Carlsberg Did Proposals red paddle co - We have recently been contacted with some great news about something that happened on our boards the other day, over to Andy to fill you in on the details. Sup Armada 2015 Is This Saturday SUP International - Well we are nearly there, the SUP Armada 2015 kicks off this Saturday and it looks like we are in for a gorgeous and sunny day on the water. Check out the BBC forecast for Saturday below! Bring your suncream. World Series Finals at Turtle Bay to kick off with a Gerry Lopez retreat Waterman League - The World Series Finals at Turtle bay this year is setting up to be the biggest and best yet, as this unique Resort will once again play host to the most dramatic season finale imaginable, with the downwind long distance course following the North Shore's seven mile miracle, and the Pool Bar, providing the most exciting and dramatic amphitheater for World class racing at its very best. Tips and pointers on how to choose your first SUP SUP Surf - 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. QFR – Quick Fin Release: How to Install and Review Video SUP Surf - Here's a quick how-to video on installing the QFR – Quick Fin Release system. The QFR allows you to quickly remove and install your fin without tools. Kayak Fishing for Perch on Loch Ken Jackson Kayak - I planned to go down and have a fish about Loch Ken before the Competition in October. This was probably my last chance. Mt goal for the past two years has been to catch a 2lb perch but I have never managed to do it I got close but never managed to beat the 2lb mark. Weekend in Washington DC Kokatat Blog - I have always seen pictures and video of the Great Falls of the Potomac. Although it looked like a very worth while river to kayak, it just seemed so far from California and being as it is isolated without much else by means of whitewater nearby, I figured the opportunity would not present itself for me to run this section of river. Go for a Nightpaddle with SUP LED Night Paddles SUP-Guide.com - You have done all the rivers and lakes or beaches in your neighborhood and are looking for a new adventure? How about a nightpaddle? The New Full Fanatic Sup Range for 2016 SUPboarder - After the early release of some of the Fanatic SUP boards, Fanatic have now released their full range and updated their website with product videos as you can see below. We have yet to see in the flesh the full range of 2016 boards but if their product videos are anything to go by, it's a full and action packed range with something for everybody. Keahi De Aboitiz East Coast Australia SUP International - Keahi De Aboitiz shows us how it's done in this nice clip from Daniel O'Sullivan. Keahi road trips south from his home town of Noosa Heads in search of a late winter swell. August Move of the Month - Bosu Bird Dog Level 6 - Balance and Core Stability are vital for every type of paddling, from sea kayaking, to whitewater kayaking, to stand up paddle boarding. To avoid injury, feel comfortable in our craft and to paddle powerfully for long periods of time, we need to be able to control our movements in a dynamic, unstable environment.

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