20 Beaches Ocean Classic - lessons to learn? - by: AR_convert
Knowing that many paddler chose to avoid facebook, where a lot of discussion around this event is happening, I have shared this here for all to learn from. Michael Booth posted this open letter to his...
View ArticleReplace rudder tube - by: Wavekayaker
New to surf skis and picked up a used Elan Crosstrainer with a very stiff rudder. In trying to remove the rudder I've buggered up the rudder tube. I'm fairly decent with composite repairs and was...
View ArticlePLAYLIST TAHITI 2015 - by: @NachoSoler94
HI Guys !!! I went to the world champs in Tahiti and then later to the Mara'amu surfski race. Apart from the racing when I had a blast, my team and I had the time of our lives exploring this wonderful...
View ArticlePLAYLIST-TAHITI 2015 - by: @NachoSoler94
HI Guys !!! I went to the world champs in Tahiti and then later to the Mara'amu surfski race. Apart from the racing when I had a blast, my team and I had the time of our lives exploring this wonderful...
View ArticleUsed Carbon Swordfish vs New Glass Evo 2 - by: peteski
Hi All I need some inputs on surfski decision please. I've paddled a glass Evo 2 in all conditions and loved everything about it. I'm currently testing a slightly used Carbon Swordfish that I can get...
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 ArticleMazu surfskis - by: AR_Junkie
I recently changed ski (again) and came across a demo Mazu 45 (produced by Elios kayaks in Portugal). Im totally blown away by the fit and performance of this ski which I consider stable as my previous...
View ArticleKayak ergometer - by: alexhunter72
Does anyone know if there is a good brand kayak ergometer distributor in Sydney (or east coast), Australia? Last time I looked into it the only way you could get hold of a decent one here was to import...
View ArticleUpwind paddling - by: Rod Thomas
Happy Christmas and Upwind paddling, everyone! brightside.me/article/20-best-wildlife-p...ges-share#image67855
View ArticleLightweight vs. skinnier - by: Ericspin
i put in the work on technique and am trying to progress with my mechanics on every paddle. But the fun part of growing on the ski is scheming the next boat. After several years of waffling back and...
View ArticleGarmin Connect hates paddlers - by: Kayaker Greg
Garmin seems to have taken it to a new level, all my recent paddles are listed as cycling and I cannot edit them to paddling (which is what I do at the end of every session). All paddles in the last 10...
View ArticleEpic V10s or Stellar SEI for small paddler? - by: andis
It's for the wife She's 5'6" and weighs 52kg She finds going upwind in her v7 really tough... She's quite well balanced, though, and reasonably fast and stable in intermediate boats. Her new boat...
View ArticleSalt calcification - by: Nicotra
Just wondering if anyone has any helpful tips on how to remove salt calcification build up on ski components, pedals, etc.
View ArticleInflatable SURFSKI - by: photofr
With the recent trend to invite more paddlers into the surfski world, I have to admit that it would be nice to see some inflatable surfskis on the market. It would also seem that the first manufacturer...
View ArticleNew paddler - by: Dane
Hi, I am new to the sport and have only the pleasure to try the V8 and V10 Sport. I'm looking at maybe purchasing a Vadja Ski and just wanted some tips on what Vadja Ski I should be looking at...
View ArticleSeat fit and more rotation using elastic - by: Oops
Recently I have been testing something to improve my hip rotation and get more power from my legs. The surfski seat seems somewhat restricting to me. Sitting in a well with little wiggle room. When I...
View ArticlePaddling in New Zealand - by: Kennneee
Hi All, Luanne and I are heading to New Zealand next month for a 6 week jaunt. Any info on renting a ski, places to paddle, etc would be greatly appreciated. THANKS! Cheers, Ken
View ArticleSurfski Info really slow or is it just us? - by: Kayaker Greg
On both my PC and my wifes laptop Surfski Info loads so slow, been like this for several weeks, trying to work out if its a server or router issue at our end or if others have the same problems?...
View Articleleg length - by: Erhard Katzer
Just read the 5 things to improve your paddling from David Mocke. 2. is: find your leg length that help stability. In the K1 I to leg drive by pushing with my toes, because the footplate is smaller. So...
View Articlegarmin Connect advice needed on live monitoring - by: sv607
friend of mine just got a garmin vivoactive he was told that it has live monitoring. for when he is out paddling on the ski i can monitor him LIVE and track him. it needs to be live tracking so if he...
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