SurfingSports Standup Paddle Surf & Standup Paddling BLOG

We've been waaaay too busy this week to blog lately...no complaints...keep the orders coming...we'll be adding 3 new Standup Paddle Sports staff members to try and keep up...

We've been keeping the freight companies moving...SUP orders this week are stimulating the economy right now from Denver...Detroit...Boston...Maine...Kentucky...North and South Carolina...Oregon...Phoenix...Texas...Florida...and, border to border in California...we have had tremendous walk-in/drive-in business at our paddleboard warehouse with paddleboard direct pricing...;-)

Did we mention the containers of standup paddle boards that we are receiving to restock the shelves?...we are getting several more paddleboard shipments this week...always fresh inventory...and, EVERY SINGLE SUP THAT WE STOCK HAS A RECESSED HANDLE...how hard is that to figure out?!?!









In other news...

Nikki Gregg (certified physical trainer extraordinaire) stopped in the shop a few days ago...her company is NRG Lifestyle Fitness Training...here's a link to Nikki's blog...we are going to be hosting Nikki here in Santa Barbara in July as she does a number of Women's SUP fitness boot camps...if you are interested in getting on the list, please call or email...



Here's Nikki snagging one of the new blue Werner Carves that we just got in...





Exciting news will be coming soon about a killer new line of California made vacuum bagged epoxy surfing SUP's...lightweight...strong...and, shaped by one of the most respected shapers in the surf/tow/kite/wake/windsurf world...

We'll also be adding another line of lightweight...cutting edge...epoxy "Made in the USA" wave ripper SUP's out of Oregon...stay tuned...

By the time I got to tell you about our kewl new Standup Paddle Sports shwag...it's all gone...unbelievable response...

No worries...more on the way...1/4 zip sweat shirts...rack pads...women's cut T's...and new stay dry, loose fit, paddling rashies...

Labels: Santa Barbara paddlesurf, Santa Barbara standup paddle, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports, SUP store

It's that time of year again...we are hosting a FREE SUP demo tomorrow (Sunday May 3)

It will run from 9 until ~2...we have a RSVP list that is getting very full of people wanting to demo specific boards of interest...but, we will do our best to accommodate all...please call the shop or email for details...

A variety of SUP's and paddles will be available to demo...
From the leaders in the SUP industry, including Starboard...Naish...Hobie...Imagine Eco...Bill Foote...Werner...Powerex...

Safety...etiquette...board handling...paddling technique...and, general/technical questions/issues from fitness paddling to racing to wave riding will be addressed...

Labels: Santa Barbara paddle racing, Santa Barbara paddlesurf, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports, Santa Barbara SUP, Santa Barbara SUP Demo

We finally had a great run of surf with equally great weather...and, a few pics and customer testimonials are starting to trickle in from our STOKED clients...



Howzit Warren & crew,
Thank you for taking the time to set me up with the Kanaha Quick Blade paddle.
It was late in the day and I appreciate you helping me out.

Great customer service!

Mahalo,
Woody (Santa Barbara County, CA.)






Hey Wardog, whats happening?

Bro, I can't say enough good things about my 9'8 and the customer service I received from you guys.

The surf in Pismo Beach has been off the chain lately, giving me a chance to put my SUP to the test.

Here is a photo from the other day. The sets were about 8' to 10' and my board did not let me down.

Cheers!
AJ Santana (Pismo Beach, CA)


Here are some Photos from last Sunday in Santa Barbara County - 80 degrees outside at noon.

Brian Hovnanian

Labels: Santa Barbara paddlesurf, Santa Barbara standup paddle, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports, Santa Barbara SUP

Hands down the rippingest SUP Fish on the planet is the Starboard 9' & 9'8" Fish...

Here is Ivan Van Vuuren scoring Jeffrey's Bay and Cape St. Francis in South Africa...

Labels: Santa Barbara paddlesurf, Santa Barbara SUP, Starboard 9'8" SUP Fish, Starboard Fish Vid Clip