Paddlesports (Kayaking, Canoe, Stand-Up Paddle boards)
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Soldato
Awesome.
My mate has recently got a Hypr Gun. Should finally see it on Saturday.
My mate has recently got a Hypr Gun. Should finally see it on Saturday.
Soldato
Fatstick board has gone, the guy also had my Black Project paddle off me which saves carrying that. I don't think i noticed a big enough improvement from 3 piece to 2 piece and the storage/space issues it through up meant i'm going to stick with a 3 piece i think.
Sensible head says to wait until i'm in Spain before buying one
The one i currently have over there has a nylon blade and i'm always shocked at the weight of it.
Sensible head says to wait until i'm in Spain before buying one
The one i currently have over there has a nylon blade and i'm always shocked at the weight of it.
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Shame I wasn't in a position to buy!Fatstick board has gone, the guy also had my Black Project paddle off me which saves carrying that. I don't think i noticed a big enough improvement from 3 piece to 2 piece and the storage/space issues it through up meant i'm going to stick with a 3 piece i think.
Sensible head says to wait until i'm in Spain before buying one
I was all in on getting a 1 piece paddle but, perhaps not the most practical solution. Looking forward to completing my assessment in May for SUP coach so I can start paddling for me again (not to prepare for an assessment at least).
Soldato
Yeah, i still think a 3 piece is the best all round option, especially if you end up with a decent carbon one. I think i'll just keep an eye out for one popping up for sale.
2 Weeks to go now, haven't quite thought but with driving over in our CX5, it's going to be a pain lifting the board onto the rubbish soft racks. Was easy enough on my dads old Citroen hatchback, but this is considerably higher!
2 Weeks to go now, haven't quite thought but with driving over in our CX5, it's going to be a pain lifting the board onto the rubbish soft racks. Was easy enough on my dads old Citroen hatchback, but this is considerably higher!
Ahhh was wondering where you had been!
Yes, still paddling. Got my SUP coach assessment in May.
Last weekend was Llyn Tegid doing some canoe sailing. Was an epic day!
Nice
I've not done too much of late. my drysuit zip needs replacing (very dangerous as it opened up while wearing it, so would fill up the legs!) Will be getting back in the swing now things are warming up
I got quite badly injured wakeboarding last summer and lost a lot of time with a knackered arm too
Soldato
Still not been doing too much. Off to Spain on Wednesday for 3 months so hopefully can get out a bit over there as imagine we’ll spend a while at the beach.
My mate has joined a virtual paddle group which has regular races which sounds interesting.
My mate has joined a virtual paddle group which has regular races which sounds interesting.
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Soldato
Nope, although i was at the beach last night and the sea was calmer than i've ever seen in Spain! Wished i had my board. I'm heading to my folks at the weekend so will pick it up then. Main issue being i only have a fairly rubbish paddle as it was never an issue for the odd holiday paddle. Now i might need to buy a better one...
Then have bought the ultimate beach car in a Jeep Wrangler
Will be easy to strap it to the roof. Although i did have the concern that strapping a sandy board to an open top Jeep isn't ideal as it'll cover the car as i drive along. Might have to get one of those cordless pressure washers to clean it off being loading it up.
Raft building sounds ace. I remember doing something like that on a school PGE weekend trip and loved it.
Then have bought the ultimate beach car in a Jeep Wrangler
Will be easy to strap it to the roof. Although i did have the concern that strapping a sandy board to an open top Jeep isn't ideal as it'll cover the car as i drive along. Might have to get one of those cordless pressure washers to clean it off being loading it up.Raft building sounds ace. I remember doing something like that on a school PGE weekend trip and loved it.
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Soldato
Finally got out yesterday. Didn’t go far though as it’d been a bit cloudy all morning. Then about 5 minutes after setting off the clouds shifted and I was aware of a good chance of returning as a lobster!
It was enjoyable enough. Although I’ve really lost the enjoyment of paddling alone. Especially on the coast where you can dona few miles and feel you’ve barely moved.
I much prefer off roading running/road cycling as they have more of a feeling of movement if that makes sense. Constantly changing scenery and more awareness needed.
Have tried looking for local groups, but can only seem to find organised tours charging for cave excursions etc rather than just a group of people getting out socialising or people who just want to splash around by the coast rather than get some long distance stuff done.
It was enjoyable enough. Although I’ve really lost the enjoyment of paddling alone. Especially on the coast where you can dona few miles and feel you’ve barely moved.
I much prefer off roading running/road cycling as they have more of a feeling of movement if that makes sense. Constantly changing scenery and more awareness needed.
Have tried looking for local groups, but can only seem to find organised tours charging for cave excursions etc rather than just a group of people getting out socialising or people who just want to splash around by the coast rather than get some long distance stuff done.
That’s a shame as it sounds like it would be perfect for a coastal club, etc.
I had no one turn up for a coached sup session today as the rain was biblical in the north west. Decided to have a play with a pop up sail which worked well on the sup.
Soldato
Convincing myself I want a kayak.
I went out on the SUP today and loved it for 5 minutes as it was flat until I got out of the bay and battered by wind and irratic swells. Not just nice consistent swells but waves coming at me from all directions.
The wind was bad enough that it took me 28 minutes to do one mile because at 100kg and 190cm I’m a giant sail. At one point I didn’t make any moves for what felt like 10 minutes as I was blown backwards to the point a boat stopped to ask if I needed help!
Dropped to my knees a few times and without the wind it felt more enjoyable. I’m tempted to just grab a kayak paddle and see how it feels for a bit.
However looking to spend money on toys which is always fun. I’ve a few questions.
Are inflatables any good? They look like there’s a bigger difference between an inflatable kayak and a solid one vs the difference with a sup.
Would a 2 person kayak be useable on my own?
It’d be good to get a 2 person one (a decent one with a decent weight capacity. I see a lot of cheap ones being 120kg and marketed as “2 man”) for when people visit or if my wife fancies it, but unsure of the detriment on my own.
Also if my wife didn’t paddle (doubt she’d be able to due to disability) is it manageable for one person?
Loads of questions there and sure I’ll find a way to spend excessive money!
My wife mentioned swapping my sup for a kayak without realising I meant to buy something in addition to what I already have!
We’re off to a sandy beach tomorrow where it’s usually a lot calmer so interesting to see if I enjoy it more.
I went out on the SUP today and loved it for 5 minutes as it was flat until I got out of the bay and battered by wind and irratic swells. Not just nice consistent swells but waves coming at me from all directions.
The wind was bad enough that it took me 28 minutes to do one mile because at 100kg and 190cm I’m a giant sail. At one point I didn’t make any moves for what felt like 10 minutes as I was blown backwards to the point a boat stopped to ask if I needed help!
Dropped to my knees a few times and without the wind it felt more enjoyable. I’m tempted to just grab a kayak paddle and see how it feels for a bit.
However looking to spend money on toys which is always fun. I’ve a few questions.
Are inflatables any good? They look like there’s a bigger difference between an inflatable kayak and a solid one vs the difference with a sup.
Would a 2 person kayak be useable on my own?
It’d be good to get a 2 person one (a decent one with a decent weight capacity. I see a lot of cheap ones being 120kg and marketed as “2 man”) for when people visit or if my wife fancies it, but unsure of the detriment on my own.
Also if my wife didn’t paddle (doubt she’d be able to due to disability) is it manageable for one person?
Loads of questions there and sure I’ll find a way to spend excessive money!
My wife mentioned swapping my sup for a kayak without realising I meant to buy something in addition to what I already have!
We’re off to a sandy beach tomorrow where it’s usually a lot calmer so interesting to see if I enjoy it more.
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I think the difference between an inflatable sup and hard board sup is much smaller than the equivalent comparison in regards to a kayak. Mainly from hearing other people who have experience compared to my own admittedly.
Inflatable kayaks sit on the water, not in it, and suffer more from the effects of crosswinds etc. Almost all inflatable kayaks will have a skag for this exact reason whereas you won't find them on river or whitewater kayaks.
Looking at your options, the *ideal* situation would be an inflatable double for whenever your wife wanted to join you but have a hard kayak for doing any 1-man stuff. Really it depends on how much paddling you are going to do solo versus double.
Looking at your options, the *ideal* situation would be an inflatable double for whenever your wife wanted to join you but have a hard kayak for doing any 1-man stuff. Really it depends on how much paddling you are going to do solo versus double.
from the sounds of it what you want is a boat.
Soldato
Haha I’d love a boat but mooring costs where we want to be are crazy and I prefer being active.
We recently had the discussion that I’d rather hire a boat for 300-400euros per day a few times a year than buy one and have all the associated costs.
We recently had the discussion that I’d rather hire a boat for 300-400euros per day a few times a year than buy one and have all the associated costs.
Yep - I've looked into what I'd need to do so that I could hire out dinghys/keelboats for a day in the Lakes, etc. One day I'll do it.
Off into Wales tomorrow to be a 'guinea pig' for another persons assessment for Open Water SUP Leader giving them a remit of up to grade 1 rivers and up to 500 meters away from shore with Force 4 winds. I fancy doing the assessment myself at some point so will see what the standard is.
We are paddling the Afon Dyfrdwy towards Porthmadog. Really looking forward to it.
Soldato
Awesome. My in laws used to have a place at Porthmadog. Was brilliant.
Sadly it wasn’t a time I was into paddling.
My boards back at my parents place. Sadly heading back to the UK today.
Still never managed a paddle on flat water. Whenever we went to the beach either with the dog or for a walk/drink it was perfect. Whenever I went with the board it was choppy as hell!
Sadly it wasn’t a time I was into paddling.
My boards back at my parents place. Sadly heading back to the UK today.
Still never managed a paddle on flat water. Whenever we went to the beach either with the dog or for a walk/drink it was perfect. Whenever I went with the board it was choppy as hell!
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