Sunday Spot X from William Pope on Vimeo.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Swell Info forecast screenshot
Santa has brought a nice report for Satuday-Monday.....Bring It!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
2nd Cold Stroke Classic notes!
Looks like the Cold Stroke Classic is really going to heat up! I spoke to Mark Johnson from Hobie and several of the Hobie team members are headed east for the race. Colin McPhilips, Byron Kurt and Tom Lloy will be on hand for the race and you can catch up with these guys at SideArm Sports the day before the race. Mark Johnson is flying in on Sat. and will catch up with the team at the race. I also heard thru the grape vine that Chuck is not racing??? WTF bummer for all of our guys that have been training to give him a run for the money? NO worries sounds like with EJ, Bryon, Colin, and Tommy on hand there will be plenty of competition to go around in the elite division. Just sorry I am not going to be here to join in but I know the necks will pick up the slack in my absence. I will catch up with the Hobie guys in Orlando at Surf Expo. Maybe rent out the wave pool in Disney World and catch a few waves! The last time we did that it was a blast. (Yes Timmie the bottom turn is different in fresh water)
Monday, December 21, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Dave Kalama's paddle stroke
Dave Kalama - Stand Up Paddle Strokes from standupzone dotcom on Vimeo.
Chan had mentioned a while back that she was going to do an interview with Dave on some techniques and paddle tips that we thought others on the Zone might find interesting. Well, we all finally got a chance to do that over the last couple of days, and so here is the first go. We met up at Maliko Gulch for some photos, but brought along my little point and shoot as well. Randy Royce used it to shoot some video clips, and I think they do a good job of showing the difference between Dave's primary two strokes. Up until 1:40 he is using the Hawaiian stroke, after that, the Tahitian stroke. This is the Naish 17 production and Dave's Signature model Quickblade. I will post some of the stills I shot of the gear, the strokes, etc. in a bit. Chan is compiling her notes from the interview, in which Dave gave out some really detailed instruction on trimming, swell selection and following, and ruddering.
The following is Dave's description of the two strokes in the vid:
The Hawaiian stroke, is a longer, slower paced stroke with greater repetitions per side (12-16) than the Tahitian. To initiate the stroke extend your lower shoulder and arm, twist your torso, maintain a vertical paddle position on entry, push down to weight the paddle while pulling the stroke parallel to the board to propel your weight forward. It is important to maintain a vertical paddle position until you begin to exit the stroke. Release should occur slightly before your paddle reaches your hip by dropping your upper hand and twisting your wrist.
The Tahitian stroke requires a greater degree of extension, so reach as far forward as possible. It is ok to bend a little at the hips, but you don't want that to be the majority of your reach. The torso twist and the shoulder reach along with a little bend at the hips add up to your total extension for your reach. Less weight is placed on the paddle and quicker shorter strokes are required. At this rate 8-10 strokes per side is recommended. Using a combination of strokes helps to minimize fatigue.
Early Cold Stroke practice
Thursday morning at 5:30 AM air temp was 29 degrees water temp not sure luckly I did not fall in! Cold start to the morning paddle around the loop at WB. Chris and Jason did their double lap, me made one and bailed for warmer places like my jeep! Realized how much I missed the warmer temps!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Turn 3 Battle of Paddle first lap
I stumbled across this while getting some video off my camera yesterday. The commentary from the announcer creates the jazz.
Battle of Paddle Turn 3 from Stan Clinard on Vimeo.
Battle of Paddle Turn 3 from Stan Clinard on Vimeo.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Spot X
Spot was spot on this afternoon. I got out about 3:30 wasit and clean with an occasional head high set. Awesome afternoon!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
12 mile paddle
John and I put in at the Carolina Beach boat ramp paddle back to the Dockside. Had wind and current for most of the way. John was able to try out his new Christmas gift a Go Pro HD mounted on a visor by Dan. Can't way to see how it turned out!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Zekes Island SUP trip to swim hole
This video was shot this past summer. Fun Stand Up Paddle over to Zekes Island to the swim hole. Oh, and one last thing, if you are questioning the tune, it was the boys tune of the summer.
Stand Up Paddle over to Zekes Island with Sons from Stan Clinard on Vimeo.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Go Pro
mounting plate that goes on your board. It's the white disk to the right of the camera.
Also got the chest strap shown at the top of the pic. I think the board mount and
visor mount might be the ticket.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Cape Lookout
I know you guys are tired of hearing me ramble about Cape Lookout but I think we need to road trip when the report is right. I added the report over there -> to the right of the blog. Keep your eye on it.. I'm spur of the moment and can be there in 5 hrs.
Let's go when the report is right.
Let's go when the report is right.
Battle of the Paddle
scene at Doheny after Battle of the Paddle.
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