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What Makes a Stand Up Paddle Surfboard Stable? |
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By: Stand Up Paddle Surfing Magazine
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Sunday, 04 January 2009 |
One of the first questions that stand up paddlers frequently ask when they are on the hunt for a new board is, “How stable is this one?” This tend to be particularly important to those who are having their first experiences with the sport. While it’s true that after paying your dues with plenty of water time most boards will feel reasonably stable in almost any conditions, many new paddlers are looking for something that will be stable and fun from day one. The hunt for the ultimate combination of stability and performance begins here as we explore some of the elements that may add to the stability your stand up paddle board.
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Indications of Stand Up Paddle Industry Growth |
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By: Nate Burgoyne, Editor
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Friday, 02 January 2009 |
The year of 2008 has finally come to a close. While for some it has come as a relief to have a fresh start, for the stand up paddle industry the future continues to look bright after unprecedented growth over the last year. While it has been a rollercoaster ride for many businesses, both surf and non-surf industry related, Stand Up Paddle Surfing Magazine statistics show that the stand up paddle industry has flourished over the last year showing an immense flood of interest in the sport.
We feel that our site statistics are a valid indicator of stand up paddle industry growth. As we all know, when our interest is peaked about any given topic, the first place we go to is the free and most up to date resource available, the internet. New stand up paddlers will go to search engines such as Google and search for “stand up paddle,” and there we are at the top. When they visit our site, a third party statistics tracking mechanism records the data for each visitor’s location, time spent on the site, etc., which is then compiled and can be analyzed over time. That said, here is what www.supsurfmag.com site statistics show about industry growth over the last 12 months.
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Wrightsville Beach Stand Up Paddle Race: Another View of the Cold Stroke |
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By: Bill Gassett
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Thursday, 01 January 2009 |
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Saturday, December 12th at race time it was in the low 40s, 10 – 15 mph NW wind blowing in to our faces, 3+ knot current ebbing out (again, in to our faces!) and 20+ paddlers with big grins out in it and ready to go!
Jeoff Nathan and the crew at Coastal Urge, Wilmington NC, put on a well organized and very challenging race. The Dockside venue was a perfect location; a great way to kick of an inaugural event.
This was one of the safest races I have ever
competed in. There was a huge contingency of Coast Guard Auxiliary and
they seemed happy to be there, allowing us to focus on the task at
hand. Many mahalos to the “Shallow Water Sailors”!
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