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. Che

Clear Channel Island 98.5 Enter to Win!

Dec 7th, 2008

Those lucky enough to live in the islands have a chance to Win A Free C4 Board & Paddle courtesy of C4 Waterman, Boardworks Hawaii and Clear Channel Communications by entering at any of eight premier SUP shops: Blue Planet, Wet Feet, Hawaiian S

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

Nov 26th, 2008 10m 1s

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

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

Nov 21st, 2008 44m 10s

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 boar

Joe Bark Interview – Board Previews and Tips

Sep 24th, 2008 22m 59s

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 1

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

Sep 21st, 2008 30m 21s

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

Surf Icon, Donald Takayama: The Talk Story

Sep 19th, 2008 37m 6s

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 tec

Joe Blair Stand Up Board Touch Up Tips

Aug 1st, 2008 7m 41s

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.

DaKine Downwind Paddle Leash

Jun 20th, 2008 40s

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 s

Kialoa Shaka Puu Stand Up Paddle (Part 3)

Jun 17th, 2008 5m 58s

Dave Chun of Kialoa Paddles answers questions about paddling technique, paddle design and performance, his all-new Shaka Puu paddle, and general concerns about the stand up paddle surf culture. Dave also talks about choosing the right paddle,

Kialoa Shaka Puu Stand Up Paddle (Part 2)

Jun 14th, 2008 5m 15s

Kialoa Shaka Puu Stand Up Paddle (Part 1)

Jun 11th, 2008 8m 9s

Dave Chun of Kialoa Paddles answers questions about paddling technique, paddle design and performance, his all-new Shaka Pu’u paddle, and general concerns about the stand up paddle surf culture. Dave also talks about choosing the right paddle

DaKine SUP Board Bag

May 27th, 2008 2m 25s

I bought a DaKine board bag for a friend for Christmas which turned out to be the best present he got last year. The bag was for a 9′ longboard but that gave me insight into the quality of these bags. For the first 3 months of 2008 we drove t

Pono Bill Big Board Test

May 18th, 2008 9m 57s

I don’t have any good excuse why this took so long to post. First off, a BIG Mahalo (Thank You) to Bill (Pono Bill), Diane, Bob (stoneaxe) and Sue for treating me like family. I had the best time and really enjoyed getting to know everyone.

DaKine Paddle Bag

May 15th, 2008 2m 5s

I got my hands on 2 DaKine paddle bags for stand up paddles. I’m glad DaKine came out with a padded travel bag because it was pretty hard to find a travel bag that offered enough protection to go through the airline baggage process for my Maui

DaKine Waterman Hydration Pack

May 6th, 2008 1m 4s

There’s been some talk about hydration bags for stand up paddling and especially for long cruises or downwind runs. There are a number of choices out there although this is the first one I found that is water sports specific.This pack is very m

Joe Blair 8-9 Stand Up Paddle Board – Video

Apr 10th, 2008 5m 27s

I got a chance to hang out with Joe Blair during his recent trip to Oahu’s north shore. We surfed everyday and had a blast on this new 8′9″ x 30″ x 4.25″ stand up board. I was shocked that at 220 lbs I could stand on it comfortably. In fact,

F-17′6″ and the ASS

Mar 28th, 2008 7m 48s

Doug Lock talks about the dimension and performance of the F-17′6″, and shows the Active Steering System he attached on a 15′ board.(click thumbnail to launch video)Doug Lock: This is a 17’6” shaped by Mark Raaphorst of Sandwich Isle Composi

9.8″ Jim Terrell Quickblade Hybrid Paddles at Wet Feet

Mar 4th, 2008 3m 32s

Doug Lock of Wet Feet shows us the new Jim Terrell hybrid paddle from Quickblade and talks briefly about the blade’s design.(click thumbnail to launch video)Evan Leong: What are we looking at?Doug Lock: Yes, these are Jim Terrell’s new hyb

Joe Blair gives his version of the nose kick turn for stand up paddle surfing – Video

Feb 6th, 2008 1m 14s

Joe Blair shares a technique for spinning your board around quickly. It’s not as easy as it sounds. I tried it and it takes some practice.(click thumbnail to launch video)

Dave Chun of Kialoa Answers Questions About Paddles (Part 4)

Jan 16th, 2008 7m 48s

Last month I spoke with Dave Chun, founder of Kialoa Paddles, about his paddles, which he has been manufacturing since 1990. Dave started with stand up paddles in 1999. I got him to answer some questions from our stand up paddle surf communit

Dave Chun of Kialoa Answers Questions About Paddles (Part 3)

Jan 13th, 2008 4m 55s

Early last month I spoke with Dave Chun, founder of Kialoa Paddles, about his paddles, which he has been manufacturing since 1990. Dave started with stand up paddles in 1999. I got him to answer some questions from our stand up paddle surf co

Dave Chun of Kialoa Answers Questions About Paddles (Part 2)

Jan 9th, 2008 7m 59s

Dave Chun of Kialoa Answers Questions About Paddles (Part 1)

Jan 7th, 2008 7m 55s

Installing Handle Mounts for a Stand Up Paddle Surfboard at Wet Feet Hawaii – Part 3 – Video

Jan 3rd, 2008 3m 54s

Wet Feet’s resident handyman takes us through the process of installing handle mounts on a stand up paddle surfboard. It’s worth it once you have those handles installed on your board. It will be much easier to carry, plus, it can be used as a