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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
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 Tue Apr 22, 08 1:24 pm NAISH SUP demo day TODAY! |
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Come join Naish and Big winds this Saturday. Try out the SUP boards.
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 1:39 pm |
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| I'll be there! Been wanting to try one of these fuckers forever.
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 1:45 pm |
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umm... saturday is the 26th! 
definately try it... pretty fun... i think the river swells might have enough energy to surf on those big boards.
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 2:09 pm |
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Thanks Brett! See ya there.
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tautologies
Since 24 Aug 2006
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 5:41 pm |
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if you have at all time to try this out do so...a lot of fun. I'll go in 1 hour...good exercise and then really nice for wves.
The Naish boards also have a track for a mast..
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 5:50 pm |
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despite all the pics of stand-up paddle boards surfing waves I still don't see what all the fuss is all about...
It seems like it would be on the order of snowtubing when you could be out snowboarding
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 5:59 pm |
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| I like it cause it would give me something to club seals with. It's boring waiting for waves so this could be a good way to pass the time.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 6:01 pm |
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| Spike wrote: | despite all the pics of stand-up paddle boards surfing waves I still don't see what all the fuss is all about...
It seems like it would be on the order of snowtubing when you could be out snowboarding |
Don't knock it till you try it (in the waves), its more fun than a kite in a tree! 
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carolb
Since 04 Nov 2006
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Stevenson, WA in the summer, SPI in the winter
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 6:27 pm Really like ours! |
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We picked up 2 when we in Maui last time. We rented a cheap one, a Jimmy Lewis, and the Naish. The Jimmy Lewis and Naish were comparable when trying to catch a wave. The cheap one was a tank and wore you out before catching a wave. I really like the graphics on the Naish.
The nice thing about them is that almost anyone with decent athletic skills can jump on one of these and immediately be surfing waves without having been on a surf board for many years. And they're fun to cruise around on flat water in the mornings before the wind picks up too.
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tautologies
Since 24 Aug 2006
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| Wed Apr 23, 08 2:09 am |
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| Spike wrote: | despite all the pics of stand-up paddle boards surfing waves I still don't see what all the fuss is all about...
It seems like it would be on the order of snowtubing when you could be out snowboarding |
uhmm, I don't think you were quite lucky with your metaphor perhaps, but here goes:
They are completely different sports. Not only are they different in the application, but also range, when they are better and when they are more fun.
For me as long as I get in the water, I am having fun...but despite having surfboards from 6'6'' through 9'3'' in different configurations...am am only rarely taking out anything but the SUP. Not the worlds greatest surfer, but in general I enjoy riding the SUP a lot more.
Take Sunday..I went out..it was a marginal day..occasional overhead sets at 30 min intervals..., most were about hip high...when I was able to ride continuously the longboarders were for the most part sitting and waiting for the waves. On a SUP you can reach breaks that are way way out (I have my eyes set on a break I've only kited it is so far off shore). Sure you can prone surf it, but it will take you an hour to get there....
Two weeks ago I went out on my longboard...I was sitting tight for a long time between the waves...before I got a little fed up and started taking off on really sloppy waves...which of course would have worked with the SUP, but not on a longboard.
No doubt a shortboard turns faster than a SUP, but newer boards coming out now, aren't more than 8 feet, which will provide more agility. That said, although I like to share the stoke I am often glad when I hear that people aren;t that into SUP...it means one less guy I have to worry will find my spots
Anyhoo...I guess to each his own..
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JUMPIN JIMI
Since 11 Nov 2006
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| Wed Apr 23, 08 2:39 am |
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MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A TRUCK OR SUV JUST TO GET IT TO THE WATER  IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE OCEAN YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE IN A CANOE SUP IS GREAT FOR PEOPLE THAT DONT KNOW HOW TO SURF 
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carolb
Since 04 Nov 2006
590 Posts
Stevenson, WA in the summer, SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
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| Wed Apr 23, 08 6:22 am fits on a car! |
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It fits on a car and gets you out.
I have an 8 ft Flying Fish surfboard here in SPI and its difficult to get out through the waves here. We trade off the sit on top kayak and flying fish and the kayak is easier and catches more waves. Of course the waves are munchers at 3 sec intervals with 5 breaks before you get to the outside unless you are next to the jetty.
The SUP is much easier to get through the waves. I'm thinking of getting one to leave here too. In Maui, there were 2 sit on top kayakers, several SUP and several surfboards and everyone was havng a good time, but the SUP and kayak could catch more waves because the paddle got you the speed to catch the wave or get in the right position. Good thing we are allowed more than one toy.
Isn't it about getting out, catching waves, having fun, and having a variety of toys to play with? I love my Ninja mc but it sinks it the waves but the wind river highway to the overlook is amazing.
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
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| Wed Apr 23, 08 6:52 am |
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| Quote: | | I love my Ninja mc but it sinks it the waves but the wind river highway to the overlook is amazing. |
The SUP are really fun I really like the Naish ones we rented in Maui. If I am not at the MT on Sat I will be there to demo some for sure.
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tautologies
Since 24 Aug 2006
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3677 Posts
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| Thu Apr 24, 08 9:11 am |
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Plus they look cool hanging in your living room! 
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
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| Thu Apr 24, 08 3:33 pm |
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Denise Richards with a SUP.....
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Mark
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| Fri Apr 25, 08 1:21 pm |
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See everyone there on Saturday! looks like good weather.
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