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The windsurfable stand
up paddleboard, aka, the
SUP:
The
Grand Unified Theory of Everything
Wind,
waves, or flatwater. Sail,
paddle, or surf. Beginner,
intermediate or expert.
One board.
It's not
just theory -- it's reality. The re-birth several years ago
of this royal Hawaiian sport has revolutionized surfing --
and windsurfing -- worldwide. Stand
up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the world's fastest growing watersport.
And for experienced windsurfers, adding a SUP to your quiver
-- or if you're a beginner, choosing one as your first board
-- makes perfect sense! The windsurfing brands of
SUP's all have mast tracks for your sails and perform wonderfully
as windsurfers in sub-planing and higher-wind planing
conditions. 'Specially if you live inland, or have a busy
time-constrained lifestyle, or have family members to share
a board with -- it's really a no-brainer. You can
get "out there" no matter what! This may
be the easiest money you could ever spend in water sports:
you will always have use for this board! After the beginner
learning curve is over, the SUP keeps on giving.
For the big picture of Stand Up Paddle Boarding go to http://www.whitecapsup.com
The
paddle mode of SUP can be learned in 5 minutes and
be enjoyed on any lake, river or ocean. It is great, fun cross-training
-- if you want it to be. It's an easy escape -- if you want
it to be. The advantage of SUP board over a basic surf
board is the added width allowing you to stand up and use
a paddle, thus get more power and speed. When you take off
on the wave, you are already standing up!! You're surfing
before you know it! The paddle further acts like a balancing
pole, making it easier to turn and keep your balance. On my
Outer Banks trips, I've had first-timers catch and ride their
very first wave ever attempted. For inland flatwater
-- lake, river, canal, you name it -- it's like walking on
water. Nothing to it, yet amazingly rewarding.
See local
people you might know, in places you've probably been, showing
EVERYTHING an SUP can do:
Whitecap
offers lessons in SUP, too! 
OK...let's look at some stand up paddleboards.
(Prices are manufacturer's suggested list but in some cases
I can discount off of that -- call or email for a quote.)
SUP's with mast track for windsurf sails:
<> BIC's JUNGLE <> Starboard's SUP-er <>
Fanatic FLY and other windsurfable SUP's
and, of course,
PADDLES:
Werner's SPANKER
<> Aquaglides ALUMINUM <>
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BIC's
"Jungle" -- $1099 (MSRP) .A family-freindly,
all-rounder, choice with even more: a sit-down kayak back-rest
option ($54). A super-gliding board. Less wide than
PACIFICO above so requires a little more balance attention.
Equipped with daggerboard and footstraps. (Plug for dagger
socket, too.) 3/4 EVA deck. Volume:
175 liters. 330cm x 72 (10',10" x 28")
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Starboard's
BIG EASY -- SUPer -- BLEND -- $1249 to $1749 (MSRP, 4
constructions). Starboard makes 16 models of SUP's in 4 different
constructions!! I'm listing the main ones with windsurf mast
tracks, footstrap inserts, etc. The BIG EASY is just what
it says, a big easy one for the Big Kahuna. The BLEND is a
11' 2" high-performer, if you got skills. The SUPer is
super big at 12' 6". Some with centerbds, footstraps.
Some without. Click the link and check it out. Not in my inventory
but I'm a regular Starboard dealer and get 'em quick.
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Teeny,
tiny sloppy waves we have on our southern coasts to head high
and bigger. Never a no-wind "skunk" on a
trip to the coast again! THAT'S the revolution! The
latest one, anyway. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Paddles:
These two choices, which
I carry in stock,
are typical of many, many brands. Basically, the choice is
between an inexpensive aluminum, around $100, or pricey top-end
100% carbon, around $320. There are some hybrids of fiberglass/carbon
around $220, also.
Aquaglide's
ALUMINUM adjustable paddle -- $99 --What a value! 
In stock! Non-adjustable, $89.
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Werner's
100% carbon SPANKER paddle -- $299 - $354 - Performance, power,
unbelievably light! I use one of these. You can try it. 1
or 2-piece, fixed or adjustable models.
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Now, if you would, Please test your knowledge by taking our
test....
Question
#1:
Pick a condition: Pick a mode:
Pick a level:
Pick an attitude:
Pick a rider:
___ waves
___ sail
___ beginner
___ chill
___ dogs
___ flatwater
___ paddle ___
expert
___ escape
___ chicks
___ wind
___ surf
___ intermediate ___ push the limits
___ kids
Question #2:
Pick a board that works for all of the above:
___ the Stand Up Paddleboard
(Thank you for taking our test. You passed, far as we know.)
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