One man attempting to travel 179 miles, in four days, on a stand up paddle board, alone, equals an absolutely incredible story! But why do this, and what was the motivation? Find out more by catching a glimpse of the newly released movie trailer "Inspired To Ride: La Ruta Maya" featuring extreme SUPer Shane Perrin.
Nick Troutman, a former World Freestyle Champion, and Dane Jackson, a freestyle kayak wunderkind, continue to showcase how stand up paddle boarding offers incredible cross-training benefits even for world-class athletes in other sports.
Just yesterday news stands were hit with the latest Outside spring/summer Buyer’s Guide by Outside Magazine. This year there is extra awesome news for stand up paddlers world wide and especially for SUP board manufacturer Pau Hana Surf Supply.
Shane Perrin, who was on dialysis just a short while ago, has undertaken one of the most remarkable stand up paddle journeys in the books to date. He paddled 170 miles along an Ancient Mayan Route, from the heart of Belize to the waters of the Caribbean Sea.
The Yas Marina Sup Race 2011 is the 1st of seven races for the national sup championship of the UAE SUP LEAGUE. The race took place at the marina of the Abu Dhabi Yas Island Formula One Race Track. Taimeir, the race director, recounts the race.
The Pau Hana Big EZ Stand Up Paddleboard is made to float. No matter the rider's size, this thing ain't gonna sink. Thick and buoyant, the Big EZ is made for all around conditions and mediums.
Steve Sjuggerud, Associate Publisher of the Stand Up Journal, stops by last week's Surf Expo to check out the new gear on offer from the stand up paddle industry.
The Outdoor Retailer 2011 Summer Market kicks off with the Open Air Demo, supported by over 150 brands including a strong showing of stand up paddle exhibitors such as Boardworks, Rusty, Rogue and many more.
The 12’6” SG2 Crossfit stand up paddle (sup) board is made for high performance training in flatwater or ocean, but is also a competitive stock class raceboard with race proven results in the 2011 Battle of the Paddle in Honolulu Hawaii.
Retailers will be able to meet with representatives, demo new boards, paddles and equipment at Surf Expo's Board Demo Day for Wake, Kite and SUP products exhibiting at the show.