We are introducing the 2010 NSP standup paddleboard (SUP) lineup into our shop…for our value shoppers, they are great bang for the buck…NSP SUP GALLERY
These Cobra factory produced NSP boards are all under $1000 and are substantially better than the cheap, poorly built and designed boards coming out of the Chinese factories with no quality control…
The 10′ x 29″ and 10’6″ x 29″ NSP SUP’s (MSRP $895) are great for women, or men, who have progressed through higher volume SUP’s and are looking for more performance…while the 11′ x 31″ (MSRP $945) and the 11’6″ x 33″ (MSRP $995) are perfect for longboard style surfing…flat water cruising…and, general fitness paddling…
These boards are great entry level boards that are quality built…also, great boards for kids and guests…
While people continue to tear through our ample supply of Starboard Blue Touch models…
yesterday, we even had a fireman drive up from the South Bay to pick up the very popular 9’8″ Element…we do still have some of last year’s “Classic” models with StarTouch that are finding good homes…
Here’s the most popular, under 9′, SUP in the world…the Starboard 8’5″ Pocket Rocket…with custom pad job for Fran…turned out pretty kewl…
Fran is a longtime windsurfer that has moved on to kiting…and, now her top watersport love is standup…this progression seems to be a developing theme that we’ve been hearing quite a bit lately…
Fran ready to rip…she also picked up a silver abstract 8.3″ QuickBlade SUP paddle…hot combo!
The Italian SUP ezine StandUpPaddling.it has a pretty in depth, and spot on, review of the Pocket Rocket…
Lots of fresh deliveries of boards and paddles yesterday at our paddlesurf warehouse and showroom…at the rate we’re going, this will get us through the weekend…;-)
No sooner than they were unloaded, they started flying out the door…
In addition to the Starboard Blue Touch SUP’s that are the most popular standup paddleboards in the Santa Barbara area…we received some of the 11’2″ x 36″ Avanti and the new 12’6″ x 26.5″ Starboard Surf Race…
Big piece of lumber…walk on the water softly and carry a big stick…this board’s new owner is an hombre grande…;-)
Also, received some new Hobie SUP’s…including this gorgeous seafoam green 10’6″ ATR…
If you are looking for true shortboard performance on a SUP…and, are tired of throwing that big, old, 8′ SUP around…then the new Starboard 6’6″ x 30″ Impossible is here for you…ride it quad…twin…trifin…or, single…
Summer’s here…and, it’s been all about packing and shipping boards all over the country lately…we have such cool clients who are really getting into the standup paddle thing…on both sides of the Mississippi…from New York to South Carolina to the Florida Keys…Ohio to Michigan…on down to Austin and Arkansas…and, back up to Anchorage and Seattle…your boards are on the way…everyone’s doing it standing up…mahalo for the love…
Putting the message in the box…it’s a SUP World Party…
The mummification process of shipping a race board…
Doing it up right…this ain’t our first rodeo…;-)
Good to go…
Getting our World Party on…
Won’t you please hear the call…
We are all connected as we pioneer this amazing watersport on our water planet…
Just saying…;-)
And if you listen now
You might hear
A new sound coming in
As an old one disappears
See the world in just one grain of sand
You better take a closer look
Don’t let it slip right thru your hand
Won’t you please hear the call
The world says…
Put the message in the box
Put the box into the car
Drive the car around the world
Until you get heard
Now is the moment
Please understand
The road is wide open
To the heart of every man
A few simple words
So a mule could understand
He don’t want tomorrow
If it’s just crumbling into sand
Won’t you please hear the call
She says
Until you get heard
The World says
Give a little bit
Give a little bit of your love to me
Cos I’m waiting right here with my open arms
Give a little bit
Give a little bit of your soul to me
Cos I’m waiting to behold your many charms
Is that love in the air?
She says
Until you get heard
Until you get heard
Until you get heard
Until you get heard
The “magic hour” is what we usually refer to ’round here as that last hour of the day when the afternoon seabreeze lays down and the water conditions on the ocean start smoothing out and get glassy…when that didn’t happen yesterday afternoon after a busy Father’s Day at the shop, we decided to paddle the path of the least resistance…boards were already in Deb’s van…baggies were on…grab the paddle and go…it turned out to be a nice little hour long adventure…the magic hour in our own little private Idaho…after poaching the pond, we topped the day off with a perfect dinner, and sunset, at the Beachside…welcome to Summer!
Hope you had a great Father’s day yesterday and are enjoying the Summer Solstice today…officially now is first day of Summer…
Alrighty then…that was kinda fun and silly…but, it’s time to put your thinking caps back on…;-)
Another SUP brand that we have chosen to represent because of their commitment to QUALITY and attention to detail, is Coreban…their motto and byline is “Only the Best”…
Let’s take a look see under the hood of this Cobra factory built board line…
The Core Range are top of the line Sandwiched, Vacuumed EPS core boards using 20g EPS foam for added strength and longevity. All Core Range boards have reinforced standing areas, reinforced rails, nose and tail. Designed and tested in Hawaii by riders for riders that are wanting to push the limits and own a board that will stand the test of time. High gloss finish with double leash plugs, carry handle and Future fin boxes for added strength in fin box area. Every detail has been seriously tested including the deck grip that is super comfortable, with tail kick to prevent heel slide and 3 mm diamond grooves for added grip. Looking for the ultimate SUP investment then the Core Series will not disappoint.
Coreban – Only the Best.
White, light and Hi Performance boards. Coreban have taken their best sellers and created an elite range of visible wood boads with an added touch of elegance. EPS Vacuumed. Sandwich construction with a fresh and natural look without compromising quality and performance. The Coreban Pure Series is designed for riders that are wanting a lighter board while still maintaining beauty and strength. Australian Pine top deck with added featues such as wood fins, reflective board bag, anti-slip deck pad with heel kick are just some of the added extras that make the Pure Series the leader in it’s class.
A mixture of tradition and pure beauty best describes the Classic Wood Veneer Series. If you’re wanting to get back to your roots or stand out in a crowd, Coreban offers a Limited Edition of each of our most popular models in Classic Wood. Unsurpassed quality, high gloss finish, wooden fins and all the features from our other series in one package.
Summer is at our doorstep…the SUP craze is on fire…do you know the Watusi?
You can do the Watusi…but, we are the Watusi…;-)
WHAM POW BONK!!!
Watusi makes you feel so good…;-)
With the proliferation of cheap SUP’s on the market…it’s time to highlight again what separates a quality board that will last a lifetime, from a nicely painted piece of junk that will start to deteriorate the minute you hand over your hard earned cash…
The Jimmy Lewis SUP line is one of the quality standup paddleboard lines that we carry…in fact, we’ve sold hundreds of them since they were one of the first brands that we carried in our store after introducing the world to epoxy sandwich SUP’s with the Sean Ordonez Big Red and Big Blue…
New Jimmy Lewis 9’9″ and 10’2″ Manos
For some, the technical details of board construction is a snooze-fest. But there is a huge difference between construction methods, weight, quality and price. So you need to arm yourself with some simple research and questions.
One of your first questions should be about the construction. The materials and method will dictate the weight, flexibility, and durability of your board. And it will help you separate fact from hype from garbage.
A key phrase you should hear is “Epoxy PVC Sandwich Construction”. Don’t fall for catchy names or three-letter descriptions.
Jimmy has been using this construction method on his boards for decades. Study the diagram above to learn why it is still the best.
Traditionally, a foam core was simply covered with fiberglass and resin. The advent of the Epoxy PVC sandwich revolutionized the weight and the strength. Instead of thick, heavy layers of glass alone, a shaper could wrap the foam core with thinner layers of glass and flexible sheets of high density PVC foam. The epoxy infused result was a lighter weight skin of PVC foam bridging a layer of glass on either side. Much stronger and lighter than fiberglass alone.
Although large scale production includes the use of moulds to bond the layers and set the rocker-line, all of Jimmy’s blanks and rails are still shaped and finished by hand. There are no computerized cutting machines popping out board after board. There is, however, a highly skilled group of shapers whose attention to detail meets Jimmy’s high standards.
Durability details: You need peace of mind that your hull or fin is not going to rip out the first time you make contact with the ocean floor or the garage floor. Ask if the fin boxes and key points are reinforced with high density PVC foam. This will assure you that the extra mile has been traveled to keep the weight down but the strength up. You’ll be surprised to learn how many brands are just using fiberglass.
Automotive Hand-Painted Finish
Jimmy isn’t about mass production on the fastest cheapest scale. He’d rather make a functional work of art that riders are proud to own and care for. Every Jimmy Lewis Kite, Paddle, and Surf board is finished with hot coat of epoxy, primer, paint, and clear coats.
The Urethane paints and graphics are laid down just like a car would be painted. Each layer is masked and sprayed by hand. The finishing clearcoat is hand polished to a deep shine that can only be matched by a high-end luxury car. Recent improvements in the chemical bond make this finish as durable as it is beautiful.
