Wet suit for flat water paddler - by: kwolfe
I know this topic has been covered before accept that people are usually talking about paddling in the ocean. I'm in central PA so I am not going to be near the ocean this fall/winter. The lakes I...
View ArticleNight paddling lighting - by: gallagherwilson
New member here, been paddling for about 10 months, and recently had a literal run in with a rowing shell in the pre-dawn light. All is fine, but it has me rethinking my lighting situation. I currently...
View ArticleShark Attacks Man on ski - by: Funny Old Fellow
Don't know if you've seen this but a guy has been knocked off his ski. Looks like he'll be OK. Shark attack at Hallidays Point on NSW coast
View ArticleYour Thoughts on: Learning Technique - by: photofr
At one point or another, we have all spent time learning to drive a car. If you recall, there were two steps: First, the "lesson" and then came the "practice". I don't know too many people who were...
View ArticleBoat to Move from Bluefin for Molokai Challenge - by: Joshrosenthal1
I read these posts all the time. I love this sport. Its new to me. I bought a Fenn Bluefin as a Xmas present, and now have completed a bunch of 18mile /10mile races in it and feel like I could take it...
View ArticleFenn 4 split paddle cam lever issue - by: peteski
Hi all. I recently purchased a Fenn 4 split paddle, which I'm really enjoying apart from 1 issue. The cam lever for locking the two paddle halves together works its way loose while paddling. I've used...
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Paddling around Capetown - by: AR_Junkie
Since my better half comes from SA we try to visit relatives once a year. Next December I will spend 3 weeks in Cape Town, will probably rent a house in Hout Bay since we like that area. Last visit I...
View ArticleNew brand - new company - innovation - different! - by: OSS
A few people here in Manly (Australia) but also in South Africa already knew that there is something different brewing in our boatshed (in coop with our friend Umberto and team in Italy). After 12...
View ArticleSurfski covers - by: supsherpa
Can any one advise good cover for storing skis outside through the winter. Thanks, Mark
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Cape Point Challenge 2015 - by: Christopher
I'm planning to do the CPC this year Does anyone have a training program or some sort of training structure they've used before with success. I'm an intermediate paddler so I'm pretty sure the majority...
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This is how we do it in PA - by: kwolfe
During the week, I paddle my V8 before work however I am running out of daylight quickly. I was on mile 4 this particular morning when I came across a photographer who was taking shots of the sunrise....
View ArticleICF Ocean Racing - Teneale takes women's race - by: robin.mousley
Teneale Hatton (NZ) won the women's race (the men's race takes place in a few hours time) yesterday in fantastic conditions in Tahiti. Defending title holder Michele Eray was leading for most of the...
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V10L for super lightweight paddlers - by: photofr
I'll be writing up an article about my new Epic V10L surfski in a couple of days. The first thing I can tell you is that it will be written with super lightweight paddlers in mind, and hopefully...
View ArticleGreat surfski vacation spots? Reviews? Carribean? - by: dyno
Any reviews of surfski vacation spots? I'm specifically focused on Carribean, but would be great to capture people's reviews of any vacation spots where one can rent a surfski or two.
View ArticleSpare paddle on a surfski? - by: MCImes
As I was paddling downwind on an OC2 yesterday, I had a thought... What do you do if you have a paddle issue or failure on a ski? Anything from something small like the lever lock gives out up to...
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epic paddle question - by: jonny250
Hi, could someone with an epic paddle help me with this please - pic attached shows the clamp for the paddle connection lever; i noticed theres a thread on the inside of the lever, but no screw there -...
View ArticleKayakPro - by: nd_1975
Hi everyone, I am new to the forum. I started paddling only a few months ago and got hooked. I live in MA and won't have access to the water again until around May. I was thinking of getting a KayakPro...
View Articleremounting a double ski - by: kevin brunette
How many times have you ventured out on a double ski without sufficient remounting proficiency? I have found that it is more difficult remounting a double than it is my single ski. The problem for me...
View Articlefitting a cadence sensor to a paddle - by: kevin brunette
Does anyone have experience of fitting a cadence sensor on a paddle? I have a GARMIN FR910XT that can receive cadence input, but this seems to be limited to placing the transmitter on the crank on a...
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Tips for Winter Paddling - by: photofr
Surfskis originated for warm-water paddling. Over the years, I believe that many people have proven that surfskis also offer more safety during even the COLDEST of places. While you may all have...
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