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Dave Kalama Visits Paddle Surf Warehouse

Sam Champion Learns How to Paddle Surf - GMA Mentioned on Air

Sam Champion Learns How to Paddle Surf - GMA Mentioned on Air

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Paddle Surf Hawaii - Blain Chambers Interview

Kenny - Huntington Beach Thursday 8/30/09

Kenny - Huntington Beach Thursday 8/30/09

On his Hovie SUP 11'2 grant sport

How to Get Started Paddleboarding: Expert Advice from REI

How to Get Started Paddleboarding: Expert Advice from REI

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How to Get Started Paddleboarding


The fast-growing sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun, easy way to go play on the water. With a minimum of equipment, you can paddle anything from ocean surf to lakes and rivers—no waves required.

Paddleboarding offers an amazing full body workout and is becoming a favorite cross-training activity for skiers, snowboarders and other athletes. And since you're standing at your full height, you'll enjoy excellent views of everything from sea creatures to what's on the horizon. It's almost like walking on water!

Paddleboarding Gear



You need just a few key pieces of equipment to enjoy this sport:

Stand up paddleboard: This is by far your most significant gear investment. Sizes are based on the paddler's weight and experience. More experienced and lighter paddlers can choose narrower boards. Novice paddlers should choose wider, flatter boards, which offer more stability.
Paddle: Stand up paddles have an angle or “elbow” in the shaft for maximum efficiency. Choose a paddle that's roughly 6” to 8” taller than you are (though some manufacturers recommend an 8” to 10” differential).
PFD (Personal Flotation Device): The U.S. Coast Guard classifies stand up paddleboards as vessels, so always wear a PFD whenever you're paddling navigable water.
Proper clothing: For cold conditions where hypothermia is a concern, wear a wetsuit or dry suit. In milder conditions, wear shorts and a T-shirt or bathing suit—something that moves with you and can get wet.
Sun protection: Wear sunscreen and sunglasses.
Shop REI's selection of paddleboarding gear.

Techniques: Getting Started

Carrying Your Board to the Water
If your stand up paddleboard has been designed with a built-in handle, carrying it is a breeze. Just lean the board on its rail (edge), reach for the handle and tuck the board under one arm. Carry your paddle with the other hand.

For longer distances, or if your board has no handle, you can more easily carry your paddleboard on your head. Here's how:

Stand the board on its tail (end) with the deck (top of the board) facing you.
Lay your paddle on the ground within easy reach.
Grasp the rails (the edges of the board) with both hands.
Walk yourself under the board so that your head is about midway between the nose (front) and the tail.
Stand upright with the board overhead, still holding it by its rails.
Now bend down and pick up your paddle and carry it alongside the board.
Head for the water.
Paddleboarding on Calm Water
When you're learning the sport, it's best to start out in ideal conditions: flat, calm water that's free of obstacles like boats and buoys.

Mounting the Paddleboard
When you're a beginner, it's easier to kneel on the board rather than to stand directly upright. Here are a few pointers to get you started:

Standing alongside the board, place your paddle across the deck of the board and use it as an outrigger. The paddle grip is on the rail (edge) of the board; the blade rests on the water.
Hold the board by the rails. One hand will also be holding the paddle grip.
Pop yourself onto the board into a kneeling position, just behind the center point of the board.
From that kneeling position, get a feel for the balance point of the board. The nose shouldn't pop up out of the water and the tail shouldn't dig in.
Keep your hands on either side of the board to stabilize it.
Once you're ready, stand up on the board one foot at a time. Place your feet where your knees were. You might also bring a friend to wade out about knee-deep with your board. Have your friend stabilize the board as you get the hang of standing on it.

Techniques: On the Water

Paddleboarding Stance
A few tips to help you keep your balance as you stand upright on the paddleboard:

Your feet should be parallel, about hip-width distance apart, centered between the rails (board edges). Don't stand on the rails.
Keep toes pointed forward, knees bent and your back straight.
Balance with your hips—not your head.
Keep your head and shoulders steady and upright, and shift your weight by moving your hips.
Your gaze should be level at the horizon. Avoid the temptation to stare at your feet.
It's much like bicycling: When your forward momentum increases, your stability increases as well.
Paddleboarding Stroke
Once you've practiced balancing on the board in flat water, it's time to take off on a paddleboarding excursion—where the real fun begins. Here are some pointers for getting started with the basic paddleboarding stroke.

If you're paddling on the right, your right hand is lower and on the paddle shaft. Your top (left) hand is on the top of the grip.
The elbow (angle) of the paddle faces away from you.
Keep your arms straight and twist from your torso as you paddle. Think of using your torso to paddle rather than your arms. You have more strength in those abdominal muscles than in your arms.
Push down on the paddle grip with your top hand.
Plant the paddle by pushing the blade all the way under the surface, pull it back to your ankle, then out of the water.
When you're beginning, keep your strokes fairly short and close alongside the board. No need to overpower it.
A small draw stroke at the beginning of the paddle stroke will keep you going forward.
To go in a reasonably straight line, paddle about 4 or 5 strokes on one side, then switch to the other.
When you switch sides, you'll reverse hand positions.
Paddleboarding Turns
There are several straightforward ways to turn a paddleboard.

Sidestroke: One easy method to is simply to paddle on one side until the nose turns in the direction you want to go. Want to turn right? Paddle on the left. Headed to the left? Paddle on the right.
Backpaddle: Another fast way to turn or reverse direction is to simply drag the paddle or paddle backwards on either side of the board.
Sea ("c") stroke: Plant your paddle towards the front of the board and take a long sweeping stroke towards the tail. This is sometimes called a sweep stroke.
Other tips:

Stepping back on the board or looking over your shoulder to the direction of your turn also helps in making a turn.
Another turn that works well, especially in surf, is to paddle on your dominant side (left foot forward, paddle on your right side). Really bend your knees and put more weight on your back foot. This allows the board to pivot and turn quickly.
When You Fall
Stand up paddleboarding is relatively easy to learn, but expect to take the occasional fall as you're gaining skills. For those inevitable times you lose your balance:

Aim yourself to the side, so that you fall into the water and not onto the board. Falling onto the board is more likely to cause an injury.
If you get separated from your paddle and your board, get your board first, then paddle it to retrieve the paddle.
Common Beginner's Mistakes in Paddleboarding
These mistakes are easy to make when you're starting out. Try to avoid them and you'll have a lot more fun on the water:

A hunched posture. Keep your back straight, shoulders level.
Staring at your feet instead of the horizon.
The elbow (bent angle) of the paddle facing in the wrong direction. It should point away from you.
Having both hands on the paddle shaft. Your top hand belongs at the very top of the paddle, on the grip.
Standing straight-kneed. It's much easier to balance with bent knees.
Paddleboarding: Next Steps
Once you've mastered the basics, there's almost no limit to the watery worlds you can explore on your stand up paddleboard. Play in the waves and ocean surf, carve turns or learn new strokes. You might find yourself wanting a narrower, more maneuverable board as you become more adept.

Meanwhile, get out there, enjoy the view and have a great time on your SUP!

Stand Up Paddleboarding FAQs

Q: Do I need waves in order to paddleboard?

A: Even though paddleboards look like oversized surfboards, you don't need waves in order to enjoy this self-propelled sport. In fact, flat water is preferred for building your paddleboard skills.

Q: Where can I rent a board?

A: Most surf shops that sell paddleboards also rent them. It's a great way to test out the sport before you commit to buying.

Q: What size paddleboard is best for me?

A: The choice is determined by a combination of paddler weight and skill, your intended use and the local conditions. Talk to an REI store employee for help with choosing the right paddleboard for you.

Q: Why does the paddle have an angle?

A: The elbow in a paddle provides a more powerful, effective stroke. When you're paddling, the elbow causes the paddle blade to align straight up and down as it comes alongside the paddleboard.

Q: What should I wear for paddleboarding?

A: Wear clothing that lets you move and that can get wet: shorts and a T-shirt or a swimsuit work well in warm climates. In cold weather when hypothermia is a danger, consider a wetsuit or drysuit. Always wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device).

Q: Do I need to wax the top of the paddleboard?

A: Most paddleboards sold at REI have a traction pad attached to the top of the board. These provide reliable grip and should not be waxed. If you choose a paddleboard that doesn't have such a pad or soft-top, you'll need to use a base wax and a grip wax (such as Sticky Bumps) to provide traction.

Q: How do I transport the board on my car?

A: You can transport your paddleboard on the roof rack of a car. It's best to use a bar pad on the rack in order to protect the board. Be sure to stack the board on the roof with the fin up, towards the front. Use surf-specific straps that won't crush the foam on the board when you strap it down.

Watch the Expert Advice video for tips on transporting watercraft.

Q: Can the fins on a paddleboard be removed?

A: The fins on underside of the board help with navigating through the water. They can be removed for travel and storage, but you won't want to paddle without them.

Q: Where is the best place to stand on a paddleboard?

A: Stand just behind the center point of the board. The nose (front) of the board shouldn't pop out of the water, and the tail shouldn't dig in.

Q: Can I take a paddleboard in rivers?

A: Yes, you can paddleboard almost any navigable body of water.

Q: Why not just use a kayak?

A: Kayaking is great fun, but the beauty of SUP is that standing up allows you to enjoy much better views, both to the horizon and down into the water. It's a simpler sport to pursue than kayaking, with less equipment required. It also offers a fantastic core workout.

Q: Can you surf with a paddleboard?

A: Yes, but learn to surf in an empty break before you enter the lineup. When you get good, remember to share the waves!

Paddle Your Way Sculpted

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Get ready to learn the ropes of a new calorie-torching workout. Stand-up paddle surfing—SUP to those in the know—can be done nearly anywhere there's a body of water, and it's easy to find a place to try it out near you. Download the list below for spots to take lessons or, if you're serious about learning the sport, enroll in a camp. Soon you'll be showing off pics of your summer SUP'ing adventures—and your extra-toned abs and limbs!
Stand Up Paddling Information

Time Magazine: What's SUP? A Surf Sport That Needs No Ocean

What's SUP? A Surf Sport That Needs No Ocean
By Matt Kettmann / Santa Barbara
Stand-up paddle surfing may sound like a scene from a screwball comedy, but no one's laughing in a sports and fitness industry that has hit the recession skids as hard as any other business.

SUP, as it's called for short, looks exactly as it sounds: you stand on a large surfboard and propel yourself forward with a paddle. But, unlike traditional surfing, you don't have to wait for the waves. In fact, SUP, which is wildly popular, can be done on lakes, rivers, pools or any sufficiently large body of water. "It's completely blown up in the past five years and every spring it just blows up even more," says Jim Brewer, 45, a painting contractor who, in October 2008 and in spite of everyone calling him nuts, opened Blueline Stand-Up Paddle Surf in Santa Barbara, Calif., the first fully dedicated SUP shop in the country. "We thought it was phasing out, but then we realized that it's just beginning. It's going mainstream." (See pictures of surfing wipeouts at LIFE.com.)

Three weeks ago, for instance, while regular surf shops around the country were struggling to stay afloat, Brewer's store sold 16 boards — which start at about $1,500 — in one day. "If I had opened a surf shop eight months ago, we would have been out of business right now, no doubt," he says. Instead, Brewer, who also works as a distributor, fields calls for paddleboards from kayak and surf shops all over the country. "They know that's the only thing they can sell right now," says Brewer, who compares the sport's skyrocketing trajectory to snowboarding, which similarly gained traction in the 1980s and '90s. "A lot of people are using it to help save their business." (Read about how recession is threatening the original Surf City.)

It's generally agreed that the sport has roots in ancient Polynesia, but it didn't really enter the modern mindset until the mid 20th-century, when Waikiki's "beach boys" decided to stand up on their longboards and paddle around with outrigger canoe oars to get a better look at their surfing students, spot far-off waves, take photos for tourists or simply to have something to do on flat days. It wasn't until the late 1990s that the modern explosion began, thanks to big wave surfer and exercise guru Laird Hamilton picking up SUP and publicizing it as simultaneously adventurous, peaceful and a solid form of core conditioning for surfers and non-surfers alike. (Read an interview with surfing legend Kelly Slater.)

Since then, it's attracted everyone from the "little old lady to the hardcore guys," says Brewer, and become the new favorite sport of celebrities — Julia Roberts recently bought a board at Brewer's shop, joining the paddling ranks of Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew McConaughey and Lance Armstrong, among others. It's already spawned new manufacturing: the SUP boards are specially designed, longer and wider than traditional boards. Meanwhile, multiple SUP magazines are now being published, races and wave-riding contests are popping up every month, and, as with any new-wave trend, a whole slew of entrepreneurs are trying to cash in, selling everything from boards and paddles to board bags, car racks, and specialized clothing lines.

But while SUP enthusiasts have became a daily dot on the horizon of many a coastal California city, it's the market for lakes and rivers that has everyone really excited, says Oahu native and former carpenter Blane Chambers, 45, whose company Paddle Surf Hawaii was one of the world's first major makers and distributors of paddleboards. "The flat-water market is just growing everyday," says Chambers in his Hawaiian drawl, explaining that his sales rep in Minnesota is "so excited" after doing the rounds at kayak shops in that lake-filled state. "It's crazy how fast this thing is growing. It's in France, Australia, Brazil — anywhere there's water, it's starting."

When Paddle Surf Hawaii started in July 2006, Chambers would sell two or three boards out of his garage each month. Today, after his business grew 900% between 2007 and 2008, the boards are shipped by the container load. Chambers sells about 1,000 per month, including more than 150 a month out of his central Oahu shop. Chambers, who lost 40 lbs from stand-up paddle surfing, says, "We can't expand fast enough. We can't even supply everybody." (See pictures of a preppy summer vacation at LIFE.com.)

One SUP neophyte who did manage to get his hands on a new board is Mike Zapata, 34, the director of sales at a Santa Barbara music technology company, who lives three blocks from the beach. "The problem with surfing is that it's so inconsistent, and I don't have a lot of time," he says. "I needed something that I could count on more." So he bought a paddleboard, and now fits the workout into his daily routine three times a week. "It's been awesome. I really enjoy it," says Zapata, who's lost a couple pounds in just a few weeks. "It's the perfect amount of time to escape and get a little activity in and recharge, and I feel it in places that I don't when playing basketball or doing other activities."

Traditional surfers, meanwhile, aren't always so stoked about the newcomer sport and its practitioners. They see SUPpers as more competition on already overcrowded swells. And many of the the newbies never learned wave-riding etiquette, which involves waiting for your turn and not cutting other surfers off. But Brewer, who grew up surfing and appreciates the concern, says such generalizing is foolish. "We have this saying, 'A kook is a kook,'" he explains. "If he's out there being an idiot on a paddleboard, he's also an idiot on a surfboard."

Politics aside, the foreseeable future looks pretty bright for those in front of the SUP wave. Says Chambers, "When I started the company, it was pretty obvious that it had the potential to be bigger than windsurfing. Then I thought, 'This is going to be as big as surfing.' And now I think it's going to be bigger than windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing — everything put together — because it can be done anywhere."

DanO Retro Twin Fin Surfboard - Blackies, Newport Beach, CA

Love all of DanO boards. Best boards... Thinking about asking Dano to shape me a paddle board the is the same as this short board. Board is 5'11 and it like a bullet.

Thanks to the Dailybread blog for the photo.

Paddle Surf Hawaii 9-2 All Arounder SUP Stand Up Paddle Board

This Paddle Surf Hawaii 9-2 All Arounder SUP has caught my eye. Have heard really great things about this board and cant wait to get mine. Also I hear they are going to maybe put handles in these boards. Paddle Surf Warehouse has asked for all boards to have handles in them. Can't wait to get them in.

Without a doubt, this board is the popular choice for those looking for a performance board that you can camp on the nose. Glides nice and a very stable paddler for 9'-2" especially if you are under 200 lbs (90 Kilos). Quickly becoming an Island favorite among the advanced stand up surfers that want the complete performance package.

Construction: Molded PVC Epoxy Durability is very high.

Fins: 2+1 FCS GL Sides with 7.5 Flex Center

Dims:

9'2 x 28.5 x 4.5

Little Max

Cruising at Paddle Surf Warehouse with Dad

New Bark Boards Arrival

We have the new Bark Stand Up Paddle Boards in.

Blue board is a 12'6 with V-Hull in it perfect for long distance and racing- This specialized competition board has quickly become a favorite of California paddlers for all circumstances training and downwind runs. The displacement hull provides the efficiency needed for sprint paddling in all wind and water conditions.

Red board is a 14'0 - Distance SUP? Yes. Downwind SUP? Yes. Flat water SUP? Yes. Surf SUP? Yes. Light and maneuverable?

New Born Arrival Feb. 27th 2009 Baby Max

Paddle Surf Warehouse has added a new member the the family. Baby Max was board on Feb. 27th 2009 at Hoag Hospital. Labor went perfect and the baby is as healthy as can be. As soon as he can walk he will be on a Standup paddle board.

SHOP PICTURES

SHOP PICTURES



THANKS TO NEWPORT SURF SHOTS FOR THE SHOUT OUT

If you surfed the minuscule waves last week, or the week before, and felt a little jilted as the local SUP crew caught waves 100 yards outside of you, and surfed them 100 yards past you. Stop by Paddle Surf Warehouse and see what those big boards are all about. Mike has remodeled the shop and now has even more boards of all sizes in stock. And he will even rent you board, if you want to sneak off and try one.
http://newportsurfshots.com/hotshot/hotshot.htm

SUP Stand Up Paddle Blade Covers Paddle Blade Cover Bags Paddle Surf Warehouse Brand

Paddle Blade Cover Bags Paddle Surf Warehouse Brand
SUP Stand Up Paddle Blade Covers

Protect your stand up paddle. Our foam-padded, heavy duty nylon covers zip around all Quick Blade paddle blades, Kialoa Paddles, C4 Paddles, Kalaoa Wood Paddles and many other stand up paddles. Fits paddle blades up to 11" wide x 23" long.

Hanohano Race Event

13th Annual Hanohano Ocean Challenge Jan 31, 2009

Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club and Wahoo's Fish Tacos Present the 13th Annual Hanohano Ocean Challenge to be held January 31, 2009 at Bonita Cove in Mission Bay, San Diego. Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club offers an opportunity for kids and adults to compete with their peers on a variety of Ocean Paddling Craft; Traditional Paddle boards, Stand-up Paddle boards, OC-1's, Surf ski's, Flat water K-1's and Kayaks.

If you can paddle it, you are welcome to participate. Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club is a Non-Profit Organization which depends upon the support of various Sponsors to provide a safe, well run event.

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Wahoo's; our T-shirt/award Level Sponsors Huki Outrigger and Quickblade and our Vendor and Product sponsors Paddleme.com, Paddle Surf Warehouse, Keli's Outrigger and Peet's Coffee. Once again Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club is offering the chance to win some great raffle prizes (Paddles, Backpacks, etc) donated by our dedicated race supporters including Dakine, Kialoa, GrayWhale Trading, Mudbrook, Ocean Paddlesports and Better Surf than Sorry. Please remember these Sponsors when you make paddling related purchases as they are th

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Surfing 28th Street Newport Beach

The waves were really good a few weeks ago and snag one behind the jetty ending up under the curtain. Came out and went in. My session was done.

11'6" Laird Hamilton Wood Stand Up Paddle Board Surf Tech

11'6" Laird Hamilton Wood Stand Up Paddle Board Surf Tech

Designed specifically for standup paddling, the Laird standup paddleboard has a wide and thick template with a flat bottom for stability. Low rocker for speed and pulled in tail for maneuverability.

Dimensions:
LENGTH: 11'6"
NOSE: 20 3/4"
MID: 29"
TAIL: 16"
THICK: 4 3/8"
VOLUME: 195cc
FINS: Surf 10"
TECHNOLOGY: Tuflite

Stand up paddle bags -Now Available-

Stand up paddle bags -Now Available-

SUP Stand Up Paddle Carrying Bag Cover


These are premium SUP - stand up paddle bags, specifically design to compliment your stand up paddle boards.

Our SUP paddle bags are constructed with same long lasting, 100% poly material that our board bags are made from. The bag come with one heavy duty handle for easy portability.

Paddle Surf Warehouse logo on back of bag.

Oceanside SUP Paddle Race

Paddle Surf Warehouse Sponsoring the Oceanside Race

Car Roof Surf Rack Pads - Fade Proof 18' or 36'

Car Roof Surf Rack Pads - Fade Proof 36"

Paddle Surf Warehouse Car Roof Rack Pads 36" inch

• Split bottom pads can be easily installed on existing racks.


• Lifetime no-fade 100% acrylic fabric.


• Regular pads fit aftermarket racks like Thule and Yakima.


• Aero pads are for flat crossbars.

Sorry For Not Blogging

Been super busy and have not blogged for a few months. Sorry and I will get back into the swing of things and post more blogs.