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Spring is here, and the Pennard pill paddle is getting us excited again, as the tree blocking the paddle down to Three cliffs bay has been removed by Huw Lloyd (Gower ranger) many thanks Huw!
What this means for all paddle enthusiasts , you can now paddle the entire distance of the Pill without getting off your board ( at high tide)
Stand up paddle boarding does not have to be for lighter people, If you are 18 stone plus and wanting to get into paddle boarding or you have a family and want a SUP board which will easily float you and a younger member of your family we have the answer.
Most paddle board manufacturers don’t cater to the heavier paddle surfer who wants a SUP board that will support 18,19,20,21 stone etc.
See our line of paddle boards which can cater to larger paddle boarders or those who fancy paddling with the dog or a member or their family ‘on board’
The 9’3 start up from Gongsup
The 9’3 ‘Start up’ SUP opens the sport of paddle boarding to everyone. This board has unparalleled lateral stability at 85cm wide so you’ll find it hard to fall off. The tailshape has been reduced from last years model to enable easier turning on waves and with enough Volume for riders up to 158kg it will remain stable even in choppy conditions. You will be surprised at how many waves you’ll catch to the beach, a great board for all the family!
FOR MORE INFO / PRICE ON THE 9’3 CLICK HERE
The 10’2 Greedy from Gongsup
The 10’2 Greedy will help you and your family discover what Stand up paddling is all about.The width at 90cm makes it incredibly stable paddling out through the surf and even catching the most marginal of waves is done in great comfort even with the family & dog on board! The board turns surprisingly easily when moving back towards the tail. A fantastic first time SUP or for the larger rider of 18 stone or more looking for an easy comfortable ride, or for the family who want a very versatile board.
Borrowed a ‘Contour Roam’ extreme sports camera from a friend the other day and was impressed with the results.
With a 32mb card you get over 3 hours of constant HD 1080 filming capacity ( with 3 hours of battery life)
We will be stocking these action camera’s in our new shop….’The sup hut’
Cool laser pointer in the contour roam camera – makes alignment easy ! see laser at top of picture
RRP will be £194.99 – with full UK warranty
Check out more info contour action cameras
Winter …it hasn’t really arrived yet ….but keeping your feet dangling in water temps of 10 degrees and below (hope not !) can still make them a little numb at times.
Personally i’ve always gone for thicker wetsuit boots (5mm) when needing to keep the feet warm in winter or surfing reefs, but a new product from ION ESSENTIALS has had my feet plodding in ballistic luxury of late !
The problem with 5mm boots is the disconnection you can feel whilst riding your chosen board , be it a KITE/ WAKE / SUP board.
ION ‘s new barefoot feeling socks bridge the gap between boots and socks providing the ultimate combination of warmth and barefoot feeling in your foot.
The ARMAMID: super resistant sole protects against sharp mussels, coral reef and other sharp objects meaning you have the ability to feel those minor board adjustments under you feet and react without feeling like your wearing shoes !
Another problem associated with Kitesurfing in winter especially is your ability to get your feet into your footstraps easily and comfortably.The Ballistics socks from ION are 3/2 mm which mean there is a lot less neoprene to squeeze into a footstrap, and therefore it does feel like you’re wearing a pair of really warm… and flexible socks.
You can buy them from us for £44.95 – CALL US ON 01792 367453
Believe me there great!
Stand up paddle board racing is very popular in the UK SUP scene especially in areas which may not receive much swell or waves enabling paddle boarding enthusiasts the opportunity to get out and explore the coastline.
With many brands taking this opportunity to design and produce signature racing and touring boards used by their pro riders, paddlers looking to break into this scene can be looking at expensive equipment.
One brand which seem to be making headway into the racing and touring paddle board scene is surf tech SUP
Surtech SUP produces many distance and touring SUPs some of which are endorsed by Pro athletes such as Laird hamilton and Jamie Mitchell names which any water based aficionado would have heard of.
The innovation in these fast racing hulled type paddle boards is nothing but spectacular, just try one ! However in these tight times , they may leave you with that sinking feeling once the credit card bill comes through !! (the above 14′Laird Arrows retails for £1299)
Paddle boarding has seen a steady growth worldwide since 2007 and with this growth there have been many brands which seem to jump on the bandwagon producing boards at lesser quality and with no innovative features.Unfortunately this was always going to happen in stand up paddle boarding however is there value to be found in the world of SUP brands?
One brand which I have been following for many years which you may have heard of, after my many rambles is GONGSUP
A unique brand which although seeming underground has some fantastic values in more sense than one.
Their offering for a distance / racing / touring paddle board comes in the form of their EPOXY line SHERPA series.
The Sherpa series was designed with different riders in mind, from paddlers looking for a stock 12’6 class racing board to a 10’6 touring/distance board to a 8’6 ladies or kids model, with these in mind a stand up paddler can decide what part of the paddle boarding experience they prefer and fit it into their weight and budget range !
(all the gongsup models above retail for £600 – half the price ! but only available in red!)
So as we disappear into another dark Winter and you start saving for your next paddle board for the summer season – not long till the shortest day 22nd december!!
We’re here to help whether you want advice on the new Jamie mitchell 2012 series paddle surf race boards or something a little more budget minded which will still see you crossing the line with a smile.
Call or email us – stand up paddle boarding
Summer has most definitely gone …but keep that smooth SUP style going by watching this cool movie and asking santa for a Carver surf skate available from us at STANDUPPADDLEBOARDING from £135 or call us on 01792 367 453
A nice piece on The Gower peninsula’s kitesurfing potential in KITEWORLD MAG this month.
It’s slowly starting to get cold here now but still some good kiting conditions moving in from the atlantic regularly.The Gower is one of the most exposed area’s of the U.K so we nearly always have waves, wind or both! and with beaches for every wind direction you can’t help but Go KITING every day !
Had a pair of these in this morning – oh..! what comfort and functionality !
Here is a short low down and some pictures – pad come in at GKR Price £119.00
North kiteboarding 2012 NTT (Entity) Pad and Strap Set
NTT – The Revolution of Individual Fit
Every foot is different, the Only Footstraps Adjustable in 6 Ways! We at North Kiteboarding didn’t realize that yesterday. After we defined a new standard by developing the first ergonomically shaped footpads a while ago, our new Entity Combo now comes with a whole range of innovative features such as the NTT ContactPad or the NTT SplitStrap. The entire product once again sets new standards in the evolution of kite sports. The NTT is quick and easy to mount. It offers a variety of settings for a perfect fit on every foot and it even looks damned good!
JAMES DRUMMOND WILL BE GUTTED – We wish him a speedy recovery in his C-3PO knee brace !
NEWS JUST IN
Custard Point launches a two event Stand Up Paddleboard Series!
An elite Surf SUP tour sponsored by Custard Point
UK Pro Surf Association is pleased to announce a new series of surf events on the UK Pro Surf Tour. The best Stand Up Paddleboard surfers from across the UK will participate in this new series of events for points and prize money on the Custard Point SUP Pro Series.
The first venue will be in Scarborough at North Bay on 1st and 2nd October. It will be part of the Scarborough Pro Surf Festival. Taking place alongside: Junior and Open Surf Events, along with BMX and Skateboarding demonstrations. In addition there will be live music, DJ’s and the first Drive-In Movie on the tour.
Leg two will be in Wales…hoorah ! at Rest Bay, Porthcawl, the following week, 8th 9th October. This event will be part of the Porthcawl ‘Splash Up’ and also include: Open, Women’s and Junior Surf Events, plus skateboarding and BMX. Also a Street Dance festival located in the middle of Porthcawl.
At both events Custard Point will provide a demo zone for surfers to try out their latest Stand Up Paddleboard designs.
Comment from Tim Mellors Director of Custard Point: “…It is exciting to once again partner with the U.K Pro Surf Tour and introduce a series of SUP events under their umbrella. Custard Point surf, based in Newquay, Cornwall, have been involved with SUP since it was first seen in British waters and are dedicated to actively promote the rapidly growing sport of SUP. We look forward to meeting new and existing customers at these prestigious events and displaying our brand new range of cutting edge SUP surf boards and equipment.
For further information please don’t hesitate to contact UK Pro Surf Office: 01637 854854