Blade shape differences and expectations - by: SpaceSputnik
All paddles I have used to date had Epic shape blades. One actual Epic and a decent knock off that I actually prefer over the other paddle. Now, I am thinking if I should start experimenting with...
View ArticleExcited Beginner - by: Mark_D
Hello and greetings. I am new here, and new to this whole sport. My name is Mark, I'm 59 and live in central Florida on the shore of a freshwater lake. I have been kayaking for a while now, and enjoy...
View ArticleSmall cars/big boats - by: DrA5
Normally I use my wife's full-size SUV to transport my surfski or sea kayak. But the times she also needs a car, she HATES driving my two door sports sedan. (Too low to the ground, manual...
View ArticleA little introduction to surfski - by: Henning DK
Last year I wrote a small introduction to surfski in Danish. I have now done an English version, that you can find attached to this post. Please feel free to copy and use it if you like. Paddling is...
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My Second Paddle Today ... - by: Crab Stick
Well after the raft of excellent advice I recently received from people both on and off this forum - I tracked down a local Paddling Club that run a 3 week beginners course and had my first shot out...
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A surfski safety device of last resort - by: SurfskiEstonia
I have been thinking a lot about a situation, where I may not be able to remount my surfski due to an on-water injury. Having read many horrifying accounts on how otherwise experienced paddlers were...
View ArticleThings to look for or avoid when buying a used surfski - by: Mark_D
This topic would be mostly for beginners to the sport. I'm wondering what things to look for when buying a used surfski, and what things to look for and to avoid in a used surfski.? I would find some...
View ArticleSteering cable tubes on outside of boat - by: mickeyA
Why has this not been incorporated yet? I have had 3 skis where plastic tube became dislodged. Fixing this is nearly impossible without professional help or tearing the boat apart. As vital as these...
View ArticleRate Skis on how easy they are to remount - by: MCImes
A lot is talked about remounting in various places, but I couldnt find a thread that directly compared how easy or hard a boat is to remount. Obviously some of this is subjective, but in general I...
View ArticleFirst ocean race - by: Epicpaddler
Tried my first ocean race this past weekend at the Surf to Sound race in Wrightsville Beach North Carolina. The race I paddled was called the "froth" an 11 mile ocean and sound race. I'm used to...
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Built an erg - by: SpaceSputnik
So after putting this on for a few months I finally went ahead and built an erg from an old Nordic Track ski machine I picked up a few months ago. "From" here means reusing the flywheel, rollers,...
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Stumbled across the source of an Iconic picture - by: MCImes
I had found this pic in a google search a couple years ago and thought it looked photoshopped. I thought, well that guy got killed by that wave. Well I found the source and indeed it is real! the...
View ArticleWhy am I slow? My experiences of late... - by: PharmGeek
So, I found surfski as an inland South East US paddled (middle of Alabama) a few years back and piddled around mostly paddling a dozen days a year or so working on technique mostly (which often we rely...
View ArticleTechnique critique please - by: SpaceSputnik
Would appreciate if someone analyzed my stroke shape. I know there was a glitch at some point with paddle entering too high, but how is it otherwise? Thank you.
View ArticleRooftopping on truck topper/canopy/cap - by: Arcturus
I plan to transport my ski on my truck topper, which has tracks running the length of each side on top. The maximum crossbar spread achievable on the topper roof is about 53 inches, and the tracks...
View Articlejust look at it - by: JBL
I started with SOTs, all functional enough, none particularly appealing to the eye. I never stood in the garage and just looked at them. Then I got my V5 and then the V7, these boats I do find...
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Off Topic - 1987 Merv Larson Waveski - where to start? - by: MCImes
Anyone out there paddle waveski? I need some advice on where to start - I got a ~1987 Merv Larson Design waveski (in frickin’ mint condition!) at 9.5ft x 24"along with a older (90s?) Lightning...
View ArticleRefinishing a boat with a rough surface - by: mrcharly
So I have an old K1, Kevlar resin build I think. No foam core. Super, super lightweight, it is only 8kg. The only flaw with the boat is that the finish on the hull is a bit rough. I think that they...
View ArticleLoss of surfskinews.com? - by: MCImes
I recently tried to visit surfskinews.com but it appears the site owner did not renew their domain. Is it dead? Hopefully its revived. It didnt have a lot of posts recently, but had a good news archive...
View ArticleEpic V8 PRO vs Think Evo 3 - by: leolinha
Hi all, I currently own a black tip V8 PRO and I am very happy with it. Recently, an opportunity turned out to buy a brand new Think Evo 3 (fiberglass, orange stripes). It is a precious opportunity...
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