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  1. 12/08/2008

    Joe Blair 12-6 – Interview

    In follow up to my previous post, I was able to hook up with Joe Blair for an interview on his all new 12’6″ race board. He shared his philosophies on why the board works, why it’s so different than others and all in the normal Blair style. Check out the interview and hear more […]

    8 min

  2. 11/26/2008

    Morgan Hoesterey: Female Stand Up Solo Unlimited Division of Quiksilver Edition Molokai Race

    After finishing 4th at the recently concluded Molokai Paddleboard race, I had a chance to talk to Morgan Hoesterey, the only female paddler for the SUP solo unlimited division. Morgan said that her stint in this race was just to step up to the challenge; she never expected anything from it. Using a 14’ board […]

    10 min

  3. 11/21/2008

    Dennis Pang Interview: Stand Up Paddleboard Tips and Techniques from the Pros

    In my recent interview with Hawaii born international shaper/surfer, Dennis Pang, I got a chance to know the guy who’s more than just your average shaper. Dennis talks about his SUP race creation for Tropical Blends – the 17’6” custom race board that Guy Pere won rode to win the 2009 Duke’s Oceanfest. Dennis said […]

    44 min

  4. 09/24/2008

    Joe Bark Interview – Board Previews and Tips

    I did this interview with Joe Bark last month over the phone. I just learned about Joe while getting more and more into the SUP distance paddling arena. Joe is famous for his paddleboards and is now expanding into stand ups. He’s got a new 14′ SUP racer coming out from Surftech in the future […]

    23 min

  5. 09/21/2008

    Mark Raaphorst Interview – F-14, F-16 and New SUP Race Boards

    Last month I interviewed Maui based shaper and surfer Mark Raaphorst, and he discussed the differences between the F14 and F16’s along with other boards being used for downwinder stand up paddling. I shared with him my experience using the F16 while doing a downwinder and how the board became faster when it filled with […]

    30 min

  6. 09/19/2008

    Surf Icon, Donald Takayama: The Talk Story

    I got a chance to interview the legendary Donald Takayama over the phone. At 65, Donald Takayama is still going strong. He started his career of making boards at age 11, became a shaper, surfer and still proves to be the master of style and technique. Takayama discusses his board designs, quality, and craftsmanship which […]

    37 min

  7. 08/01/2008

    Joe Blair Stand Up Board Touch Up Tips

    Here’s a short video clip of Joe Blair helping me touch up my board. The part with the spray paint is from a repair needed from hitting the reef and busting out my fin box. I got the board fixed but didn’t get any color at their suggestion. Needless to say, it looked ugly on […]

    8 min

  8. 06/20/2008

    DaKine Downwind Paddle Leash

    DaKine came out with a coiled stand up paddle leash designed for downwind runs or touring. The coils have a larger diameter than others I’ve seen and used and the leash cord is thicker. This is a dedicated downwind or touring leash because it stays nicely out of the water but if you wiped out […]

    1 min
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