Board Tested: 2008 Naish 10’6″ Stand Up Paddle Used: 80″ Werner Spanker Dates: May, 2008 Location: Event Site, Columbia River Gorge Paddling Conditions: glassy flatwater, and 10-15 mph wind chop Windsurfing Conditions: swell riding in 10-30 mph winds, 4.7 meter sail Rider: David Gender: Male Height: 6’0″ Weight: 170 lbs Skill Level: Expert stand up [...]
Board Tested: 2008 Naish All Terrain 95 Sail Used: 2008 Naish All Terrain 5.0 Fin Used: Stock Naish All Terrain 28 cm fin Date: May 5, 2008 Location: Rowena, Columbia River Gorge Conditions: 8-21 mph winds, swell riding (marginal conditions) Rider: Joe Gender: Male Height: 6’2″ Weight: 185 lbs Skill Level: Expert windsurfer Joe is [...]
Boards Tested: Aquaglide Amundson 11’3″, Naish 10’6″, Naish 11’6″ Paddles Used: Naish Stand Up, Werner Spanker Dates: Spring 2008 Location: Central Columbia River Gorge Conditions: Flatwater paddling Rider: Daryl Gender: Female Height: 5’2″ Weight: 120 lbs Skill Level: Expert windsurfer, intermediate paddler Rider: Andy Gender: Male Weight: 85 lbs Age: 12 Skill Level: Intermediate windsurfer [...]
Board Tested: 2008 Aquaglide Amundson 11’3″ Stand Up Paddle Used: 80″ Werner Spanker Dates: Winter/Spring 2008 Location: Baja California Sur, Sea of Cortez Conditions: Surf, small wind chop, and lightwind windsurfing Rider: David Gender: Male Height: 6’0″ Weight: 170 lbs Skill Level: Expert stand up paddler, expert windsurfer, expert kiteboarder In small on-shore wind chop, [...]
Board Tested: 2008 Mistral Pacifico Wave 11’1″ Paddle Used: Werner Spanker Date: April 2, 2008 Location: The Event Site – Hood River, Oregon Conditions: Flatwater paddling, 0-5 mph Rider: Dane Gender: Male Height: 5’5″” Weight: 135 lbs Skill Level: Beginner paddler, Advanced kiteboarder Along with the Naish SUP 11’6″ that I reviewed, yesterday I also [...]
Board Tested: 2008 Naish Stand Up 11’6″ EVA Paddle Used: Werner Spanker Date: April 2, 2008 Location: The Event Site – Hood River, Oregon Conditions: Flatwater paddling, 0-5 mph Rider: Dane Gender: Male Height: 5’5″” Weight: 135 lbs Skill Level: Beginner paddler, Advanced kiteboarder Yesterday evening I had a chance to get out on the [...]
The 2007 Cabrinha Omega handles completely differently when rigged in the 1:1 configuration. While it lacks the forgiveness and range of depower found in the 2:1 setup, it offers greatly reduced bar pressure, incredibly responsive handling, improved downwind and carving power, and better jumping performance. Reduced Bar Pressure Bar pressure from the Omega is greatly [...]
Kite Tested: 2007 Cabrinha Omega HD?Board Used: 2007 North Jaime Pro, North Pacific Directional?Dates: May – August, 2007?Location: The Columbia River Gorge (numerous locations)?Conditions: Anywhere from 12-35 mph, waves, swell riding, bump and jump, small chop Rider: Dane?Gender: Male?Height: 5?5??Weight: 135 lbs?Skill: Intermediate – Advanced I’ve been riding the 2007 Cabrinha Omega HD non-stop for [...]
Kite Tested: 2008 North Rebel 08 9m Board Used: 2007 North Jaime Pro 125cm Date: August 22, 2007 Location: The Sandbar – Hood River, Oregon Conditions: 18 mph (14-24 mph) wind with chop and some swell Rider: Dane Gender: Male Height: 5’5″ Weight: 135 lbs Skill: Advanced I managed to squeak out a quick session [...]
Having just returned from a trip across the country, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on Dakine’s Over Under. This is a spiffy piece of luggage, packed with nice features and a look that helps it stand out from the crowd. Carry-On Luggage Mode The key component of the Over Under is a beefy [...]
David has spent some more time on the Mistral Pacifico since his first review, and he has some more thoughts on this board. David has now had this board out in a wide range of conditions, both stand up surfing and windsurfing, and it sounds like he’s still a huge fan! His words follow: Since [...]
David is our in-house expert on stand up paddling, and the other day he took a ride on the Pacifico, Mistral’s crossover stand up paddleboard and windsurf board. Here are his thoughts on the board: Board Tested: 2007 Mistral Pacifico Date: May 7, 2007 Location: The Event Site – Hood River, Oregon Conditions: Light wind [...]
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