As we all know, last winter was an El Nino year. Without getting into the details, El Nino is a periodic climate pattern that occurs across the tropical Pacific Ocean on an average of every five years.
Punta Sayulita and presenting sponsor, Corona, announce dates for the 2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic to be held on March 12 – 13, 2011 in the beautiful surfside village of Sayulita, Mexico, along Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit.
When choosing a stand up paddle board, volume is arguably the primary factor that one should consider. Here is a reference table that gives you a guideline when selecting your stand up paddle board.
Kai Lenny achieved a milestone in his own career today, but also for the sport of Stand Up Paddlesurfing, as he not only won the Hawaii Island Finals, but also the World Title, with a dominant performance across all 5 events in 2010.
The Big Island of Hawaii provided the perfect setting for the climactic Finals of the 2010 Stand Up World Tour, with a welcome that surpassed any and all expectations, showcasing the true spirit of Aloha.
At FCS, we are still best known for surfing products and world champion athletes like Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning. But a few of us in the company have been standup paddling for years now.
The Hybrid Carbon/Fiberglass SUP Paddle offers an impressively attractive balance among performance, durability, and price point. The lightweight properties of carbon mixed with the durability and affordability features of firberglass makes this paddle an excellent choice for those looking for affordable performance and durability in a SUP paddle.
An Island sitting in the Indian Ocean eight degrees south of the Equator, resting on the western fringes of the ring of fire, with perfect waves and conveniently placed reef channels, this is where I call home, Bali, also known as the ‘Island of the gods’ and more recently as ‘Stand Up Heaven.’
As the fastest growing sport in the USA, stand up paddlers are flocking to surfing beaches often without adequate skills or training.· This has created tensions between traditional surfers and SUP’ers.
A great all around entry level board, Rogue's Tesoro Series board offers excellent stability and function at an affordable price. All Tosoro Series come with a deck pad, handle, FUTURE fin boxes, “Care Free” pressure vent and dual stringer construction.
Rusty SUP's are designed to surf. All feature similar bottom contours: Slight release in nose, Flat entry, Light concave in center, A slight double barrel vee coming into the fins, Flat off the back.
Designed to tear waves apart or ride in the barrel. This is THE ultimate ripper board ridden in challenging waves by guys like Ikaika Kalama, Jaime Sterling, Mark Healy, Stewart Ferriman, Aaron Napolean etc.