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Bailey
Since 13 Apr 2008
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 Wed Feb 13, 13 7:25 pm |
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A finishing pump is simply the same pump but only single action ( down stroke ) which makes it easy on your back.  |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
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| Wed Feb 13, 13 9:02 pm |
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| Bailey wrote: | | A finishing pump is simply the same pump but only single action ( down stroke ) which makes it easy on your back. |
When it gets closer to the end I fiind pulling up is easier than pushing down. Pulling up I can use my quads - sort of like a dead lift. But pushing down - there is nothing anchoring me - I can't use any major muscle - just my weight.
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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| Wed Feb 13, 13 9:48 pm |
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Anyone ridden a SUP / ISUP with a Kite??
Just figured I'd throw that out there... Seems fun for about 1 tack. But maybe if it's blowing like 6 mph in a bay? |
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1216 Posts
Portland
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| Thu Feb 14, 13 7:21 am |
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| Reaper356 wrote: | Anyone ridden a SUP / ISUP with a Kite??
Just figured I'd throw that out there... Seems fun for about 1 tack. But maybe if it's blowing like 6 mph in a bay? |
Ya, it's fun. Good to do on tiny wave coast days when light. New set of skills getting a big board around, fun to tack it. I always thought those FOne two line kites they were making for this would be cool to have. Not sure they make them anymore. |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
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| Thu Feb 14, 13 9:40 am |
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| Reaper356 wrote: | Anyone ridden a SUP / ISUP with a Kite??
Just figured I'd throw that out there... Seems fun for about 1 tack. But maybe if it's blowing like 6 mph in a bay? |
I could see how it would be fun on the coast.
However, I tried my isup at Floras lake when it was blowing pretty light. I had a hell of a time getting on the board. I struggled a sh*t ton. Finally got on the board. Tacked once and that was about it. 14m kite and an isup is not so much fun on flat water.
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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| Thu Feb 14, 13 10:51 am |
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we messed around a few times on the SUP - it seemed that the 7' longboard was more fun to tool around on for us in super light wind
was fun/challenging to get going on a sup in superlight wind - better sport with a peanut gallery rooting against you
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DownStream
Since 18 Apr 2007
381 Posts
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| Thu Feb 14, 13 12:29 pm |
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30 is pretty super narrrow, i think you should go a lot wider
10 ish feet by 32-33 wide, and a bunch of rocker
longer isnt stabler, wider is. shorter and more rocker is better in short steep SPI waves for sure.
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pjc
Since 06 Mar 2005
649 Posts
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melokitegirl
Since 28 Oct 2008
396 Posts
Where the wind blows
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| Fri Feb 15, 13 9:03 am |
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That was a good video and really good advice about the spreader bar. I don't think I can get on board saying... "I SUK". HA! When there is light wind here and people are bored to death, they may play around with a kite & a SUP since it is so shallow. Personally, I'd rather jump on a windsurfer and see if I still have some skills left. I hate big kites. However, I was on a 17.....yes a 17 and it was fun for a few tacks.
I went to our local shop yesterday to look for an ocean SUP...they only had one board. Sad. I'm going to have to cross my fingers that I pick a good one and have it shipped. Ugh.
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
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| Fri Feb 15, 13 9:35 am |
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| melokitegirl wrote: | | I'd rather jump on a windsurfer and see if I still have some skills left |
Lucky windsurfer 
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melokitegirl
Since 28 Oct 2008
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| Fri Feb 15, 13 9:51 am |
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pjc
Since 06 Mar 2005
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| Mon Feb 18, 13 11:02 am |
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| Gman wrote: | Nice video 
I see caps tho - looks 6m
He does make suk ing look fun |
I think the SUK set up looks like a good choice for when the winds are in the mid teens or something. Maybe with a 9m and short lines, so not exactly what he describes but close enough.
I agree big kites are sort of a drag. (ha)
Haven't tried it myself, was hoping to inspire one of you guys. |
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C Johnson
Since 17 Apr 2009
854 Posts
Seattle
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| Wed Feb 20, 13 4:09 pm Re: OCEAN SUP |
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| melokitegirl wrote: | Any recommendationd for a SUP for the ocean? I want ot get past the wave break to cruise the swell. Then try to ride a baby wave after some skill has been developed. Thinking about getting the Slingshot Pickle. The others that I read about on SUP JOURNAL are: Pau Hana Oahu - nose rider and the Jimmy Lewis Maestro.
I have a flat water race board already but too delicate to put through the waves.
M. |
I thought all SUP's were Ocean compatible..
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pjc
Since 06 Mar 2005
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| Thu Feb 21, 13 11:20 am Re: OCEAN SUP |
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| C Johnson wrote: | | melokitegirl wrote: |
I have a flat water race board already but too delicate to put through the waves.
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I thought all SUP's were Ocean compatible.. |
The racer boards are sturdy enough. It's the rider/board combination that isn't neccesarily ocean compatible. |
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
1692 Posts
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| Fri Feb 22, 13 4:42 am Jimmy Lewis |
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http://www.jimmylewis.com/
Simply the best SUP's, but pricey.
If you wanna get a board that is small, shaped well, and fun get one of these. I rode several while in Maui and they are just amazing shapes.
If money is a major issue but you still want a decent board try
Degree33,
PM as I get a good deal,
Ron
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