I'm looking for a crosstraining activity, and know little or nothing about paddleboards in Hawaii. I'm not looking for a cutting edge design, but all I've found so far are the 12 footers and they look tippy. A high performance board would be a definite plus but I don't want to spend months adapting, a couple of months is no problem, plus I don't intend to race.
1) How is the learning curve for those 12 footers?
2) What kind of pricing would I be looking at?
3) What other kind of board would be recommended?
4) Who builds locally? Recommendations?
5) pros/cons of different construction techniques?
6) General tips and advice?
7) Are there any websites with the pertinent info for beginners?
Thanks,
B
Submitted by bluesea on Sat, 12/23/2006 - 6:45am
Bluesea, did you see the comments about stand-up paddle surfing in the cross-training thread? That sounds like the perfect activity to complement paddling. As for paddle boards, if you're not going to race why not just get a big ol' tanker? Resistance training for cheap, plus you can just let it smash into the back of Flat Island!
#1 Sat, 12/23/2006 - 11:21am
I agree with Jim, Bluesea (hey that ryhmes).
Whay not paddle for cross training?
But it is different and engages your trunk (core) muscles much more than outrigger paddling.
You can get a big old plank and a stand-up paddle, cruise around to get the hang of it, and then move up to something more high speed if you get in to it.
Somebody is bound to have a board for sale, so ask around.
Have fun...
#2 Sat, 12/23/2006 - 1:33pm
bluesea-
if you are an athelete in any way, you'll be able to pick up paddleboarding pretty easily. get any 12 footer for starters. if you're on oahu just start out with mostly flat water runs. you'll get the hang of it pretty fast and soon you will be doing hawaii kai runs.
In June of 2004 I bought my first paddleboard in and raced the Molokai of that year (august). Not that I kicked ass in the race or anything, but it is do able. The balance will come easily enough if you get out on the board at least a couple times a week. especially if you are used to balancing a one man or surfing...
You should be able to get a good used Stock (12 foot) Board for 700 to 1000 depending on materials and condition. Dennis pang makes boards locally but he is always backlogged with ALOT of orders. Joe Bark ships boards here from California.
#3 Sat, 12/23/2006 - 1:38pm
Bluesea, try Todd Bradleys website http://www.standuppaddles.com/index.shtml
Heaps of info and great photos of Todd there. Also technique video demos by Todd and his son Christian.
Cheers Rambo
#4 Sat, 12/23/2006 - 7:33pm
I don't know much about the Bradley paddles but personally I love the quickblades...theres a couple different styles available and they're the blades that the guys like Laird and Dave Kalama are using...they're super light and strong, and I know they ship a lot of paddles to paddling stores in Hawaii...or they can ship it directly too you I believe...www.quickbladepaddles.com...theirs a few more styles available than shown on the website so call them...
#5 Sat, 12/23/2006 - 8:32pm
I should have mentioned that I'm not as young as I used to be, am in decent condition,and may have some minor repetitive stress issues appearing that I want to address before they become a problem. For this reason I don't think standup paddling would be ideal for my situation.
I figured that the advantage of a dedicated paddleboard would be not giving up being out on the open water, and would also be ideal for those boring malia days. Thank again to jc9_0 for the specific info--I'm about average in balance and coordination, so I gotta get out there and find a board to demo.
#6 Sun, 12/24/2006 - 7:34am
Bluesea,
Drop in at the Makaha crew, Todd Bradley, Brian K, and shaper Dave Parmenter. Those guys are at the cutting edge of stand up Paddle equipment and advise. I am sure they would know who had an older board to get you started.
Like Rambo said, go to the home page there are great tips to help you started.
Regards,
Koka
#7 Mon, 12/25/2006 - 9:08am
dammit, my bad, thought you were talking about paddleboards OR beachboy boards. I've only paddboarded...so everything i said was in reference to that experience. I have beachboy surfed, that's pretty fun though....
#8 Mon, 12/25/2006 - 12:16pm
jc9_0,
If you're referring to me, I was asking about prone-style paddleboards. I'm now looking for a used 12 footer.
#9 Tue, 12/26/2006 - 6:38am
Keizo,
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#10 Tue, 11/20/2007 - 6:28am
Holy crap. It's a spam avalanche.
#11 Tue, 11/20/2007 - 7:15am
Paddleboarding without question is a great cross training tool. It'll up your cardio and upper body strength. The close to the water perspective will sharpen your OC1 surfing ablity. For starters, any stock board will work. Windsock to DH buoy and back is great way to get accustomed. Kahala to Windsock when you get more confident. HK run, Makai to Maunalua, it all comes with time. The learning curve depends on your willingness to put in the time. Doubting my input? Ask Stu Gaessner, Arron Napolean or Kai Bartlett among others. They all have cross trained with Paddleboards. After screwing up my back at Catalina this year, I cross trained extensively on a paddleboard, prior to racing the Henry and Molo with Team Bradley/Waimanalo C. C. Just ask the boys. While they where out doing Rocheleaus nazi 4X20's on Ski's and OC1's, I was pounding it on an OCC stock board. A good contact is Mike Takahashi for more info and used boards. Super nice guy. Hope this helps.
#12 Wed, 11/21/2007 - 2:02pm
wish the paddleboard helped my back. since it for sure got me into great shape...
#13 Wed, 11/21/2007 - 10:12pm