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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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 Mon Mar 03, 08 4:36 pm stand up paddle surfing |
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| I was curious if you could do this on any old longboard (9' or so for my size? 5'6"/145lbs), or is the stand up board customized to be a lot wider and more stable? |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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| Mon Mar 03, 08 6:31 pm |
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You could give it a try but the SUPs are much wider than your typical longboard = much less tippy. even the difference between the Naish 11.5 and 10.5 SUP was significant.
Did see some guys on 8' SUPs but they had mad skils. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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| Mon Mar 03, 08 9:34 pm |
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It'd be easy to test... just see if you can stand up on your long board, then add a paddle.
Like Gman said the massive 11'6" had way less wobble than the 10'6" ... The 10'6" was just a chore to stand up on at first, but after a couple of sessions it felt like the first day on the 11'6" ... practice makes perfect.
The guys on smaller SUP were awesome to watch, they looked just like long boarders with paddles. But like Gman says even those boards were much wider than typical long boards.
I think width and volume of the board is the main thing. They are almost closer to boats than longboards. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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| Mon Mar 03, 08 9:44 pm |
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We had fun on the Naish boards, the handle is a great feature that you don't see on many (any?) other SUPs:
http://www.naishsurfing.com/en/products/stand-up.html
(watch the movie on the page, you will get an idea of just how ginormous these things are) |
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Speedo
Since 07 May 2007
264 Posts
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| Mon Mar 03, 08 11:55 pm |
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| the starboard brand sup Has a handle also. It really is a great feature. Big winds seems to be making a big push for these things in their catalog but where in the gorge would u ever use them? It makes sense out at the coast for mellow waves and no wind IMHO. |
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tautologies
Since 24 Aug 2006
602 Posts
Oahu
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| Tue Mar 04, 08 12:53 am |
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I can almost guarantee you NO. If it is a nice riding longboard, it will not be a good SUP.
At 145lb you will need to be extremly good to use a 9 foot board for SUP..actually I'd venture to say it is almost impossible. Although SUP boards are coming down in size, they have not only usually more width, but also a lot more volume.
If you are just starting out I would go the beginner board route. I also usually say go ride a regular longboard first...for many reasons 
.....but SUP for SUP LB for LB... |
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
1414 Posts
Alameda
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| Tue Mar 04, 08 1:11 am |
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what is the thrill in stand-up-paddle-boarding??
I seriously don't understand it, besides the fact that it's a great photography platform... |
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boredbrain
Since 16 Feb 2006
352 Posts
Hood River
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| Tue Mar 04, 08 5:01 am |
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Their suppossed to be great exercise. Take up lots of extra space you don't have at home and on your car. But I'm still getting one anyway.
If just learning, think about the Tom Morey SUP, there soft top so when you fall on it you don't end up bloody. I have a 5'6" Tom Morey Fish that I put straps on and have no worry wearing a leash with it, plus they are nearly indestructable. |
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
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| Tue Mar 04, 08 7:30 am |
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| Quote: | what is the thrill in stand-up-paddle-boarding??
I seriously don't understand it, besides the fact that it's a great photography platform |
Go try it. It's fun when its not windy enough to kite and it's great exercise. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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| Tue Mar 04, 08 7:46 am |
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| Spike wrote: | what is the thrill in stand-up-paddle-boarding??
I seriously don't understand it, besides the fact that it's a great photography platform... |
Its surfing dude! Once you are on the wave its a lot like longboarding. The really good SUP guys make it look identical to longboarding, except of course they have a paddle.
The advantage to longboarding is that its much easier to cruise around and catch waves. Also visibility is much better since you are standing up.
SUP in the Gorge - According to BamBam there are a bunch of guys in Maui who do downwinders on wind swell... seems like you could do the same here. I have seen swell in the Gorge that's easily twice the size as most of the waves we were catching in Maui. Yeah I know wind swell ain't waves but I think it'd be possible.
You'd definitely have to do it as a downwinder though, once you are standing on one of those boards in strong wind its really hard to paddle upwind. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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| Tue Mar 04, 08 9:08 am |
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| Spike wrote: | | what is the thrill in stand-up-paddle-boarding?? |
Well, you don't have to worry about sharks, & as mentioned you can catch the waves instead of waiting (to get eaten by sharks).  |
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Mocean
Since 21 Sep 2005
343 Posts
Newport
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| Tue Mar 04, 08 2:22 pm |
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| Just stay out of the surfing lineups with those things, unless you want to make real surfers mad. Apart from the Hawaii guys who've been ripping with style for years on the SUP boards, IMO they're about as low on the totem pole as kayakers in the lineup. Looks like they'd be fun at some remote beach break on a small day, or doing paddle downwinders, or just goofing around - but my advice is to stay away from the surf spots when there's guys out. Just like kiters should do. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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| Tue Mar 04, 08 3:15 pm |
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screw that I am taking my SUP to the point in Seaside!  |
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gorgebob
Since 25 Jun 2007
259 Posts
Portland, OR
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| Tue Mar 04, 08 6:53 pm flat water sup'n |
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| Its a core work out and a nice way to tour around. Willamette park and around the island will do you in. Come try a rental SUP. It all about being out on the water when ever you can. |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
Hick
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| Wed Mar 05, 08 12:08 am |
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"Blah Blah Blah, my pp is bigger than yours, blah blah"
Sorry, I've been drinking.
| Mocean wrote: | | Just stay out of the surfing lineups with those things, unless you want to make real surfers mad. Apart from the Hawaii guys who've been ripping with style for years on the SUP boards, IMO they're about as low on the totem pole as kayakers in the lineup. Looks like they'd be fun at some remote beach break on a small day, or doing paddle downwinders, or just goofing around - but my advice is to stay away from the surf spots when there's guys out. Just like kiters should do. |
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
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| Wed Mar 05, 08 7:24 am |
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| Quote: | | Its a core work out and a nice way to tour around. Willamette park and around the island will do you in. Come try a rental SUP. It all about being out on the water when ever you can. |
How much are the SUP to rent? |
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