why are xylos so underrated? they are pretty good! they accually are the most expensive paddles out there i think, they retail for 315$ when other paddles are in the 200s and even a makana ali'i isnt that much when you buy it from les him self, after a 6 month wait.
xylos are expensive but, they are infact good! i love my xylo! i hate to see that they are under rated, Come on guys! give xylos a chance!

I know this subject has come up before, but lately I have seen a few Tacomas on the road with custom truck racks. I have seen polished aluminum and black powdercoated racks that are angled rearward (bent?). I have also seen polished aluminum racks (standard design) on other trucks. These must be custom racks because I can't find a manufacturer on the internet. Anybody know who is making these racks? I would like to utilize the Tacoma's sliding rail system to move the rack around in my bed. Mahalo!

I am a 40+ male, strong paddler in both 6 man and one man. Experience includes, Queen Lidi, Pailolo and Molokai last year, most of the PA'A and Some Kanaka races, did regatta in Hui Waa was seat 4 on winning mens crew for Keehi Iron Challenge earlier this month and also raced the Napali Challenge last week. Solid in seats 3-4, & 5
Looking for a fun group to do the Pailolo this year!!! I am game to go Iron with the right crew.
Email or call if you are looking to fill a power seat!!
Mahalo

A couple of weeks ago at practice (Hui Lanakila) a guy shows up with a spray painted paddle that was a makana alii. He didn't realize that gav, or member made makana alii paddles. Gav confronted him and asked where he got it and he said he found it. Gav was going take it then but the guy had no paddle so he told him after practice I'll take it to fine who it belongs too. So as we are paddling out the Ala Wai, before bowls, the guy jumps out of the boat as it's moving and swims to sore and runs off. Anyone losse a double bend Makana alii?

Howzit Gang, This thursday August 18th, Ocean Club is celebrating the last paddlers night EVER! For those of you who dont remember, paddlers night at Oceans was a good time back in the day. They're bringing it back one more time before the close. Great giveaways from Makana Allii, Oakley,Kialoa, and Steinlager. Also get in free with a paddler/aloha shirt. Great beer specials and music from Red Degree and Rebel Souljahs. They're giving away a SUP board!!!! So come support a place that was a major sponsor for paddling in the last decade.

Conner Baxter World Champion? Or World Champion Wake Rider?
Thoughts?

Results

Anyone?

In outrigger paddling, there are so may facets to making the canoe go fast. There are various training programs that emphasize technique, strength, endurance and overall fitness in order to make the canoe go fast, and therefore win. However through my extensive studies I have come to realize that the key to being successful in outrigger paddling is the one thing that goes overlooked. Main thing is to breathe, and also to have fun. And there is nothing more fun than a high joke rate. My philosophy is HIGH joke rate LOW stroke rate.