epic 18x seat recommendations - by: Rickydee
Hi Guys and Girls i am new here and have a question i had my epic 18x now for 10 years and every year i try a different seat or seat covers , i have used the air max seat cover for years but now paddle...
View ArticleDougal Around Britain - by: mrcharly
dougalsepicadventure.com/around-britain-2023/ Douglas Glaisher is currently attempting to break the record (67 days set in 2012) for paddling around mainland Great Britain. Storming along, he set off...
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More leash failures - by: zachhandler
Yesterday I was on a trip in which there were 2 leash failures. The first was with an epic coiled leash. Just as we were getting on the water my friend pulled very gently on his leash as he was getting...
View ArticleRudder for weeds/waves combo - by: SpaceSputnik
Hey All. I paddle a Nelo 520 in the open lake Ontario. This time of the summer and especially this year we get a lot of vegetation debris floating around. So the net result is the areas of confused...
View ArticleSF Peninsula Bay Area Community - by: slosorelli
Greetings, I'm a 30-year-old on the SF Peninsula and consider myself to be at the intermediate recreational level. I go out on the SF Bay and more enjoyably on the ocean from SF to Monterey when I can....
View Articleepic 18 x or v8 speeds - by: Rickydee
i read the epic boat speeds chart for intermediate paddlers but is there actually guys out there that can really paddle a v8 at over 11.6 kmph for almost a hr paddle and not assisted by wind ?
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Leak in Nelo hull at leash attachment point - by: Karel
Hi, My Nelo surfski leaks through the leash attachment point (see photo). I would like to epoxy it but first I'll have to remove it from the hull. Any advice on how to do that? How are those points...
View ArticleNew Epic V10 - generation 4 - by: robin.mousley@gmail.com
So... I spotted this video being promoted on Facebook: It's the launch video for Epic's latest version of the V10. I've always had a soft spot for the V10 - it truly changed the surfski world - and it...
View ArticleUpper trapezius pain.. - by: Newbflat
Just curious if anyone has issues with upper trap pain after paddling. Mine get very tight and if the paddle is long can almost cramp up. I suspect my issue has something to do with leaning my head too...
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How anchor a nut in carbon? - by: zachhandler
I was trying to remove the carry handle on the stern of a carbon/foam/carbon ski and the embedded nut that was anchoring it began to spin. I had to pull it out. I am trying to decide in the best way to...
View ArticleEpic V9 Ultra test paddle - by: CrabStick
Background: I was looking for a new boat for rough or more technical downwind paddles in Perth, Western Australia. My Fenn Swordfish S hybrid has been great last few seasons and I became comfortable...
View ArticlePullen 3.0WS WAVE SKI - or anything similar? - by: Agent009
Hi all Have been paddling a roto Epic V5 for quite some time now, but due to storage reasons at my holiday apartment, I need to downgrade to something smaller. Can go 3.2m max in length (which I know...
View ArticleAnyone want to paddle Half Moon Bay aka Mavericks - by: aberezin
I live in SF but recently moved my V8Pro to a HMB Kayak where I can take it out anytime. Is anyone interested in going out around Mushroom Rock ? Ive been out there a few times and looking for other...
View ArticleNew Nelo Bailer - by: M.v.E.
I noticed that Nelo introduced a new bailer for their surfskis this year. I have to replace the bailer on my Nelo 550 due to a defect. I wasn´t so happy with my De Brito Bailer so I am considering the...
View ArticleNew Epic V10 - generation 4 - by: robin.mousley@gmail.com
So... I spotted this video being promoted on Facebook: It's the launch video for Epic's latest version of the V10. I've always had a soft spot for the V10 - it truly changed the surfski world - and it...
View ArticlePaddling with rotator cuff injury - by: Epicpaddler
I tore my rotator cuff back in 2019. I decided at the time to avoid surgery unless it was absolutely necessary. I’ve been paddling successfully ever since without too much pain. Lately, my shoulder has...
View ArticleSurfski length epic v8pro or think zen - by: Stann1980
I am a 170cm 150lbs paddler, I have an Epic v8pro Ultra and recently been paddling with my friend’s Think Zen fiberglass I am amazed how the Think Zen performs because of the shorter length. I am a...
View ArticleMustang Survival Inflatable PFD - by: qmento
Does anyone use a Mustang Survival Inflatable pfd? I'm wondering if they're comfortable to paddle in. I live in Hawaii and quickly get overheated when using a Mocke or Vaikobi pfd. Mahalo!
View ArticleWhat do you put on your wing paddle to keep hands comfortable? - by: jaydee49
Long time surfski paddler but a basic question. On longer trips my hands tend to get torn up or sometimes I get numbness in a couple spots. Most of this is from gripping the paddle too tight, a bad...
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