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We just received the new 2010 Naish Mana SUP's...we are stoked to get these new short wide style SUP's after seeing them at the Outdoor Retailers show in SLC, Utah last month...

Robbie Naish and company have been building quality boards since 1979...
Let's do the math...that's 30 years...not, 3 years...or 3 months...;-)







They come with a killer bamboo fin set, pad, recessed handle, and a bag that's a keeper...all for $1399...and, we throw in a big wave rated leash with safety release...talk about value and bang for your buck...you are definitely getting great return on your investment (ROI) with these boards...







We barely got them unwrapped and they started flying off the shelves...



More pics in this GALLERY...

Naish board construction...



The Mana 9'5" is the smaller sibling of the 10'0". It's an awesome first board for lighter riders in small surf; or large riders looking for superb wave performance with added float and stability.

::9'5" x 31" x 4 3/4" (MSRP $1399)

::Wood veneer sandwich

::Eco bag included

::EVA Deck Pad included


The Mana 10'0" is a fun board for small surf and people of all sizes. The Mana's width and short length make stand up paddling in waves easy to learn. Its single concave bottom shape and rocker profile set the standard in terms of stability and turning. These features make surfing simple and blast!

::10' x 32" x 4 3/4"(MSRP $1399)

::Wood veneer sandwich

::Eco bag included

::EVA Deck Pad included

The SUP Kailua is a beginner board designed for flat water. Its width and stability make it incredibly easy for people of all weights and sizes. The SUP Kailua's short length allows it to turn without effort. It features ASA skin technology which makes it extremely durable and the ultimate board for beginners, hotels, resorts, and beach rentals. No learning necessary, just stand up and paddle!

10'5" x 35 1/4" x 5 3/8" (MSRP $1399)

::ASA Skin, PVC/Styro sandwich

::Eco bag included

::EVA Deck Pad included

Instructional pics with Ashley Baxter on the Mana...slow turn...click pics below...



Instructional pics with Dave Kalama on the Mana...fast turn...



More standup paddle how to's and wallpapers here...

Labels: 2010 Naish SUP, Naish standup paddle board, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports

Alrighty then...due to incredible demand, more 14' Naish Glides arrived today...

Check out the 2010 Naish SUP lineup...meet & greet with Dave Kalama at the race on Saturday and demo on Sunday...



SUP race tomorrow...

FREE SUP demo on Sunday...our extremely popular "try before you buy" program...
RSVP with the shop for details...

It's a fact...we have more boards...the best selection...the best construction...best value...and, most importantly, the best service of ANY shop selling SUP's on this planet...

We don't dig the "too cool for school"... kewl guy attitude on the phone, while you tap your feet waiting to make eye contact to spend your hard earned recreational dollars...the "Golden Rule" is in effect at our shop...your STOKE is guaranteed...

We have cherry picked all of the SUP products in our shop...you won't find CHEAP split rail, fin box blowout, ding magnet SUP seconds...we'll let the johnny come lately wannabes handle that...;-)

PLEASE SHOP THE OTHER GUYS FIRST...we encourage it...it helps our business...simple as that...

Of course, ALL of our SUP's come with with recessed handles...and, at a minimum you get a free leash and shwag bag with your purchase...we have lots of kewl SUPsports branded shwag, like paddle covers...paddle bags...rack pads...tshirts...hats...etc...

Labels: 2009 Naish, Naish standup paddle board, PADDLE RACE SANTA BARBARA, Santa Barbara standup paddle demo, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports

We just received the new 14' Naish Glide...the Naish team, with Harold Iggy shaping, has hit it out of the park with this glider...phenomenal glide...speed...directional stability...lightweight...catches the slightest of bumps effortlessly...sexy styling...the Naish 14' Glide sets a new standard...oh...almost forgot the best thing...the price...a remarkable $1999!!!

Not vaporware...we do have a limited number in stock...as well as the 12' Glide and 12' Glide AST...you prolly guessed it...yup, they're going fast...;-)







The Naish 14' Glide passes the "sniff test"...;-)



Fin in pics is a Curtis SUP racing fin...the Naish 14' Glide comes with a high aspect G-10 race fin...will update this post with a pic when we get a chance...



A few more pics of the Naish 14' Glide in this GALLERY...

GLIDE Series
Flatwater Cruising and Racing

With the Naish Glide, you'll never look at flat water the same way again. For everything from recreational paddling, fitness training, to competitive racing, the Glide range sets a new standard in SUP. You'll also look at windy days with a new sense of stoke by taking a downwind cruise every chance you get.

Labels: Naish 14' Glide, Naish standup paddle board, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports, SUP race board

Since we are well into the first full week of Summer...and half of our clients are women (wahines) who have been buying lots of the great Naish SUP's from us lately...we thought we'd share a few pics with you to further stoke that Summertime fun...





















Images courtesy of NAISH INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT © 2009 ...

Labels: Naish standup paddle board, Naish SUP, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports

Lots of things going on at the shop...thought I would mention a few before the list gets too much longer...;-)

Curtis SUP fins are back in stock...$100...





All 3 sizes of QuickBlade Kanaha SUP paddles in stock...8.3"...8.75"...9"...





New SUP paddles from Hobie...all carbon ($299)...or fiberglass hybrid ($227)









Stoked Steve picking up his new Naish 11'4"...definition of C L A S S I C...







Speaking of classic...
We just customized a Starboard 10'5" Drive in Classic construction for Montecito Philip...a little different than the one we did last week for Philip from Ventura...







A few shots of the new Naish Glide in AST construction...$1599...









Lastly, a few shots of the new Bill Foote 9'10" x 29.5" x 4.5" wing swallow SUP...
We have a container coming in at the end of June...also, onboard will be some of the Bill Foote 11' x 30" models...

Colors are red, yellow, sea foam, blue, and orange.
All have handles and grey pads...$1395...

Labels: Bill Foote SUP's, Curtis fins, Hobie SUP paddles, Naish standup paddle board, QuickBlade SUP paddles

Naish flatwater standup paddling fun...12' Glide video...



Check out the new Naish 11'6" window board...



More Naish videos here...

Labels: Naish Glide, Naish standup paddle board, Naish SUP

During the Dave Kalama visit to our shop last week, the Naish guys brought along a notebook full of killer wave SUP images they scored on a trip to Indo...

Robby Naish was riding the new 9'3"...and ripping!!!



Check these out and I think you'll agree...these boards are capable of doing most anything on a wave that a paddlesurfer is capable of...

That's why these boards have been H O T...ultra lightweight, durable, and gorgeous...we only have a couple left...

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Labels: Naish 9'3", Naish standup paddle board, Naish SUP, Robby Naish, standup paddle sports santa barbara, SUP indonesia