Paddlesports (Kayaking, Canoe, Stand-Up Paddle boards)

Marvt74 said:
Is that all boards? Last time i spoke to Gary, they were expecting a few shipments, but i suppose they may have all been pre-sold.

Have you got a specific budget in mind? I've generally noticed the cheap ones aren't as bad as they get called for, especially if it's only for occasional use.

I've not been out for a few weeks now as i've been running a lot. Hoping for maybe a beach trip or the Lakes on Saturday. If we head to the Lakes you're welcome to join us, although i'd expect around a 10 mile paddle if you're comfortable with that :)

If we go to the sea i'd likely used my Fanatic and i'm not sure you'd want to try my 27" Gladiator on the sea :p
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I'd probably spend the first half an hour falling in and ruining everyones day! I'll be quite interested next year though!
 
Marvt74 said:
Is that all boards? Last time i spoke to Gary, they were expecting a few shipments, but i suppose they may have all been pre-sold.

Have you got a specific budget in mind? I've generally noticed the cheap ones aren't as bad as they get called for, especially if it's only for occasional use.

I've not been out for a few weeks now as i've been running a lot. Hoping for maybe a beach trip or the Lakes on Saturday. If we head to the Lakes you're welcome to join us, although i'd expect around a 10 mile paddle if you're comfortable with that :)

If we go to the sea i'd likely used my Fanatic and i'm not sure you'd want to try my 27" Gladiator on the sea :p
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How did your paddle go? Did you end up in the lakes or the sea?
 
I did just under 7 miles on last night's paddle. Getting used to a sea kayaks edge and using it to turn.

Hoping I can be more regular at the club.
 
Marvt74 said:
Ah, sorry i missed your earlier email.

I didn't manage to get out, we ended up taking my mother in law out shopping for a car so didn't get chance. My friend got a pretty good 12 mile paddle in though as the weather was one of those nice cold crisp bright days. I've now not been out for a while, although i've been prioritizing running as i have a 45 mile run in February and so weekends are my long run days.


7 miles is a good paddle. How was it in the dark?
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Ah that's a shame! 45 miles is a serious run though, good luck!

Darkness was fine, the docks are pretty well lit up anyway so you can see almost as much as day time. I need some neoprene gloves though as my hands stopped worked after 2 hours. Think they will just take the edge off.

Still hoping to buy a sup with any Christmas money. Hopefully they have sales?
 
Skidder said:
For paddling I like these open palm ones as you don't lose paddle feel

https://marinestore.co.uk/Merchant2...uPiQLaQyobM8VI3pVMM-X6QVZ9EeuA7RoCBwAQAvD_BwE

I have full gloves for wakeboarding but really like the open palm for SUP
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So I went to Go Kayaking in Runcorn and tried both gloves and the open palmed mitt with a paddle in hand. My fingers go to wide for the mitt as a push against the paddle at the top if that makes sense so I've gone for a neoprene glove.

I can see how the open mitt wouldn't be an issue for me SUPing or open boating.
 
ThriceNightly said:
Can be a bit grim on the canal at this time of year Timed my SUP visit during the week after flood waters had subsided (now flooding again!) however landing stages at the locks were covered in a slippery film of mud sediment. Fortunate take a foam kneeling pad which is good barrier against the damp / muddy surfaces. Still a great time to visit with all the vegetation died off the river canal is visibly much wider in size though now more exposed to the wind across the water meadows....always keep an eye on wind speeds.

Windchill was around 0c during though am sure feels colder on the water. Warm enough kit wise however feet are feeling the cold with 3mm boots. Funds are limited for an upgrade am going to test out some thick wool socks as liners. They feel comfortable on test fit
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Have you got neoprene socks? I wear wooly socks, dry pants with sock, neoprene socks over that and a 3mm boot. Always been toast but, not stood on a wet board I suppose.
 
Also been looking at aquaplanet boards.

@Skidder did you recommend JP Australia. They have a board at £400 (the superlight) which looks good.

Merry Christmas and happy paddling!
 
413x said:
Anyone around south Wales area who would be interested in going out on the water ?

I have a kayak but happy to meet up with any SUPers too.
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Sorry. I’m in NW England. Hope they’re are more lurking that you can get out with.

What sort of boat do you have?
 
413x said:
I've actually still got my oru Bay St folding kayak from when I lived in a flat.

Found it hard to meet people being new to the area
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Are there no clubs in the local area? Love my club as I have access to 180+ boats across sea, whitewater, open boats, etc
 
ThriceNightly said:
Congrats I think a Gladiator will one day be my next board. Good package price and light weight. Why not able to paddle when you get it?
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Access to water is limited where I am and don’t feel comfortable travelling outside of my area.

I’m quite happy to wait until it’s a bit warmer.
 
Marvt74 said:
Ah got you. I think that's where i'm quite lucky with canal access being only a few minutes drive away. Just waiting for it to warm a little so that the canal will have thawed.

At least you can do the obligatory pic of the board inflated indoors :D
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Yes, I’m looking forward to that!

Happy to go for a paddle once we are allowed. I fancy the Lakes at some point!
 
Mine has come. Will get pictures up next time I’m on the PC (can’t work out how to share from an iPhone using imgur).

really pleased with it, roll on giving it a proper go!
 
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