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Private Messaging - by: robin.mousley
Some time ago, I added the ability for forum members to send each other private messages... Then I forgot about it. Today, for the first time, I noticed, when I looked at my profile, that I had private...
View ArticleCracked Paddle - by: Nordy
Can you crack a paddle paddling?? I got back from a paddle today, and noticed a crack running half way across the blade, about 8 cm from the neck, not the toe of the paddle. I definitely didn’t bang it...
View ArticleGen 1 Think Evo - by: SpaceSputnik
Hi All A quick question. Is Gen 1 Evo significantly different (worse) than the gens 2 and 3? I am trying to determine if it's worth the trouble shipping a used one from across the country (seems doable...
View ArticlePaddle length? - by: GrumpySmurf
Hi, I'm new here and is a beginner. My only kayak experiences were with wide fishing and recreational ones. I do SUP regularly. Yesterday, I bought a used Spirit PRS 570, which came with a 210cm...
View ArticleFenn elite S new seat vs old - by: Marcabee
Hi. Wondering if anyone has feedback on the new Elite S seat vs old seat. They’re both available on new build and I believe that is the only difference? I’m doing to purchase and I know demo is the way...
View Articleoval vs round paddle shaft? - by: sski
I think I will upgrade and get a nice paddle, thinking Epic. But in general, what are the pros and cons of oval vs round shafts? And now I see the top end ?pro grip? series has thinner round, normal...
View ArticleBest way to carry a marine radio? - by: DrA5
How do you affix/carry your marine radio to/on your PFD For it to be accessible, but out of the way when remounting?
View Articlefoot strap purpose - by: mickeyA
What exactly is the foot strap used for? Do you actually pull one foot back against strap while driving the other foot and leg forward? In rough beach surf (spec ski), I take my straps off because 1)...
View Articleof fragile surfskis and good dealers - by: TomVW
Since a few months, water kept coming out of the purging hole of my Nelo550 whenever I would turn it upside down. At first, I thought it was the result of a few capsizes and remounts during an open...
View Articleclub carbon vs full carbon epic paddle - by: sski
737 g vs 680 g or about 2 oz difference...prob mostly balanced in the shaft. How much difference for a paddler who very rarely goes over 10KM?
View ArticleV10 vs. V10L for 170 lb. Paddler - by: TheJRM
Long story short: I have spent the past 2 and a half months training in a V10 Gen 2 (closing in on 60 hours of bucket time). This is my first true season of paddling & racing. I weigh 170 lbs and...
View Articlecompare/contrast beginner surf skis - by: sski
I caught the bug 15 mos ago- a buddy visited and paddled on lakes w/ me for a few days. He was in a V10S of mine but fell ?every 15 min or so on a quiet lake. He is pulling the trigger and buying a...
View ArticlePaddling at night - what lights to use? - by: MCImes
Well, for those of us in the Northern hemisphere the daylight saving time change happened last weekend which means its dark before 5:00 until March. My paddling will not be deterred though - I have...
View ArticleFirst Miller's Run - by: Cryder
First miller's run. Had fun. Didn't die. Yet. "When I first discovered the magical water craft called a surfski, I was enamored and soon encountered early GoPro footage online of a legendary downwind...
View ArticleKaiVa'a ? - by: Encino
Anyone have any news on what's happening with Kai Va'a's new ski? Throw me a bone....anything! Thanks
View ArticleEpic V7 Buoyancy with Failed Hatch - by: SpaceSputnik
Hi All I recently had to deal with failing bulkhead seal in my V7. Upon a closer look I noticed something that is making me a little uncomfortable. There are two thick foam bulkheads around the hatch....
View ArticleSurf ski hire Bali - by: van Galen
Hi , I am heading to Bali in October and want to know if I can hire an ocean ski ? Can anyone provide options? Thanks G
View Articlewaterproof socks? - by: Mile$
What do you guys use for launching in cold water in the winter. Ive looked at dive boots, but they don't look tall enough. And wadding boots look to big for footwell. Thanks
View ArticleWinter US destination - by: Gooch
Looking to take a trip this winter to get some paddle time in. Wondering if anyone can recommend a location that has a demo shop since i do not think i can pack my ski. Anywhere in the US that you know...
View ArticleNew survey ? - by: Steve Hansen
It's been a long time since we've had a survey here at Surfski.info. Might be fun to see where the sport is growing, changing feather angles, paddle and ski preferences, location and age info. How...
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