My dad requested that I do a sail-less standup paddleboard video to show what s.u.p. is like from a first-person perspective. I managed to do that Monday evening, in some very small waves at Nahant Beach. The hardest part was getting over my embarrassment about wearing a helmet camera in plain view of multitudes of beachgoers, while doing a slow and mellow sport that clearly doesn't require a helmet. But thanks to my extensive prior life experience of being dorky, I was able to do it. Here's the video.
The board is a 9'8" 'Suppah Slippah' from Angulo, which has a sturdy core but a padded deck. It's shaped to be stable and to catch waves easily, and it's meant for beginner and intermediate paddlers who weigh 160 lbs or less. (There's a 10'8" version for people up to 196 lbs.) From my experience demo'ing the 9'8", I think it will also work for a bit heavier rider if they have surf or windsurf skills.
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6 comments:
What's the width of the Angulo 9'8"?
Looks like your nine feet tall! How do you like the Angulo board in bigger waves?
No, no no! To do a standup video, you've gotta go w/ paddle cam. Like this guy did:
http://vimeo.com/19937947
What I really need to see is a video of you going into Dunkin' Donuts w/ helmet-cam. Medium iced, cream, 2 sugar.
GoPro or Go Home!
Brian- It's 31 inches / 78 cm.
Puffy- I reckon that's the effect of the wide angle combined with having the camera on the helmet so it's actually ~6 inches above eye level. The Angulo is actually nice in bigger waves, too. It can go down the line and do turns and stuff better than I know what to do with.
BLCS- Ooh, paddle cam is sweet! I'd have to lose a bet or something to go into DD with the helmet on. :)
James, how soft is the deck ? I am looking to suggest maybe this model for a yoga/SUP class style at a sailing club...
arpix- The deck is 100% foam covered and you can kneel sit or lay on it comfortably. It or it's big brother ought to be an ideal SUP yoga board.
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