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VHF Radio Review - Standard Horizon HX870 - by: robin.mousley

Clearly if you're pottering about on flat water 20m from the beach, you're probably not going to use a radio - but if you regularly go offshore in search of big downwind conditions, you should be...

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Demo Weekend weeeeee - by: PharmGeek

So, im off of dad/family/work duty this weekend to go demo a few Nelo boats over in Charleston SC...i banged up my stellar SES which ive been paddling now for 1.5 years and got comfy in it (did...

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Gen 3 v10 vs Gen 2 v10 flatwater speed - by: Epicpaddler

I know this topic has been addressed before, but most questions are geared toward the downwind performance of the g3 Epic v10.  I'm looking to move up from a v8pro for mostly flat(ish) water racing....

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Stability difference up vs. down wind - by: Tinus

I was paddling yesterday and was thinking about the difficulty I experience when paddling upwind. I have a very unstable boat which I love when going downwind. When I go with the wind I feel very...

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Rudder Line Tube Rattle - by: kwolfe

I picked up a V10S ultra layup last weekend (second hand).  When I got it on the water yesterday I notice that it sounds like the rudder cable tube is rattling on the right side by my hip.  If the...

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New Nelo's released today - by: uk gearmuncher

I just saw on Nelo's facebook feed and website that several new ski's have been released today. They're staying short in length but there are a couple of new ski's in the improver area like the 540...

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Chasing the Pearl Islands 40Km Downwind - by: sarzelopez

3 Part video of the 2nd annual Chasing the Pearl Islands event. This is Panamas 40km Downwind crossing, this year we had OC1s, SUPs, 1 Surfski (me), and 1 Prone. The day (the 40K) had nice conditions...

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Kai Wa'a Surfski - by: kwolfe

Can it be true? Crossing over from OC1 (which I have one of his) to surskis?! I can only imagine that it will be very downwind oriented. Kai Wa'a Surfski news

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Nelo 520 or Epic V8 Pro - by: Jones

I’ve been paddling Epic 18X and V8 Ski/kayaks for about 10 years. Mostly for fitness with the occasional 15K+ race thrown in. Mostly on flat water with the occasional excursion into the Chesapeake Bay...

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Leaning slightly while paddling.? - by: Joe P

I have another "newbie" question.  I find myself automatically leaning a few degrees to the right side when im paddling, almost as if im taking advantage of the secondary stability of my V7. I have...

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Best Fitness Watch for Paddling? - by: Gage

Hello Everyone! I have recently been looking at Sports Watches for Paddling and I have noticed there is not very much information regarding this (un)essential item. So, I thought I would start a thread...

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Gen1 V10sport repair in Brisbane, AU. - by: Dingo

Hey everyone!  I bought my first ever ski a few months ago and am loving it. It was cheap and needs a few repairs.  So so firstly can anyone recommend a good repairer in bris/Sunshine Coast/Gold Coast...

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V10 Gen 3 - actual weight of performance layup? - by: Bodsy

G'day all, had a test paddle in new V10 today on flat water (red nose) and it felt pretty good coming from my current generation red nose V10 Sport.  Most of my paddling is flat water but keen to do...

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V10 Gen 3 - The actual weight of performance layup? - by: Bodsy

G'day all, had a test paddle in new V10 today on flat water (red nose) and it felt pretty good coming from my current generation red nose V10 Sport.  Most of my paddling is flat water but keen to do...

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Maldives - by: Johnwc67

Gday fellow paddlers, We're off to the Maldives in March. Does anyone know of a surfski hire place that has decent equipment? I'm currently on a Stellar SR or a V10 depending on the conditions but all...

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SES vs SEA vs Viper 46 Ski Demo Paddle - by: mcnye1

I just wanted to take a moment to share my impressions from aside by side demo paddle of the Stellar SES(2G), SEA and Nelo Viper 46 Ski.  I was in the market for a boat to race inflat water races so...

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Get Ready to Rage, SoCal - by: MCImes

The seas will be angry this weekend. Looks like some epic conditions forecast. I'll be out Saturday afternoon if any locals want to join. Probably paddling out of the Ventura harbor as I dont want to...

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Paddling Tank Tops - by: TomWalsh

A slightly bizarre and specific question but has anyone got any recommendations for fast dry paddling 'tank tops'. I'm based in Hong Kong with a lot more free time due to the various quarantines and...

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Kid's surfski (and life jackets) - by: TomWalsh

In order to spend more time with my daughter (and to get out more) I'm starting thinking about a kid's surfski. This might be a bit early as my daughter is just 5 and only 20 or so KG and 105 cm so...

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Carbonology Boost & Think Zen - by: qmento

Hope you are all safe and doing well. Does anyone out there have experience with both the Carbonology Boost and Think Zen? They both seem geared to be a step up for the beginning paddler, but are there...

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