OT SUP CAM

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

after watching this, I realized just how much i need to finally get around to trimming the paddle.

Never claimed to be a great surfer!

http://www.vimeo.com/4345865

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

That's sweet, Brett! Turned out awesome!

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

cool vid brett!

MW · Since 09 Jan 2006 186 Posts Hood River, Oregon Stoked

What size JL are you using?

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

nice brett! I went SUP with my daughter yesterday and took the goPro along, but battery died... Crying or Very sad

your video kind of makes up for it. Very Happy

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Apr 27, 09 12:18 pm

awesome!! is that your wife in the background?

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

thats really cool Thumb's Up

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

thats really cool Thumb's Up

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

thats really cool Thumb's Up

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

SUPs make me clicky Thumb's Up

Thio · Since 29 Sep 2008 98 Posts Portland

Great vid -

Was out on the Willamette yesterday for the first time on a SUP. Looking to possibly buy - any thoughts on size/make? Want to be able to paddle on rivers but also take in the surf.

Thanks

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

the 11'6 Naish SUP is super user-friendly and still fun in the surf

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

mine is a 10'6" Jimmy Lewis All Around Surf, and I really like it.

It's a little slow to turn in the surf, but all of them are except the ones in the 9 feet range (that I've tried).

The all around is awesome because it also does well in the river. My wife can ride on this board no problem (she is fairly new to this), and I can still push it (a little anyway) in the surf. I have surfed head+ waves on it so far and been fine. That said, I can't shred like Gerri Lopez does when he's out there with me.

I haven't tried any of the Naish, but they make a whole range of them. I probably wouldn't go less than 10' if you're doing river paddling though, more stable... even at 10'6", I'll be standing there solid as a rock, and then in an instant be in the water...

BTW: If you're in Portland, you should go down to Gorge Performance on Wednesdays. Bob has set up a SUP Wednesday on the Willamette. You might get to try out some different boards that way.

tstansbury · Since 06 Jun 2006 649 Posts Rowena and P.C Addicted

I have the 11'6" naish and I love it. Also width makes a huge difference in how stable a sup is. I rode some really tippy twelve footers.

Thio · Since 29 Sep 2008 98 Posts Portland

Thanks guys -

I was on a 11'6" Mistral (friends board) and noticed that the paddle had cut into the side of the board in different places exposing the foam core. He's had it for about 3 years but the outer material seemed too soft.

I am in Ptown so I'll head down to GP and check them out.