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Stand up paddle boards

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GILLSKI
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Iv'e been selling them at my ski shop lately and Just put a deposit on one for when the surfs flat. Whats you guys thoughts/ anyone use have one?

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Jun 5 2012 11:04PM
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iFlip
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Seems like the most boring "sport" in the world, but I've never tried it.

/typicalnsgreply
Jun 5 2012 11:05PM
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GILLSKI
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boring?
Jun 5 2012 11:07PM
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Holte
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All i know is those dudes catch like five times more waves than your average surfer.

Or you can just find a lake/river, load up your board with beer, and paddle around until you can't stand.
Jun 5 2012 11:13PM
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lukemeahan.
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Looks fun too me. I wouldn't mind getting on one and just cruising around
Jun 5 2012 11:14PM
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1337
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ehh, surfing is more fun and rewarding. SUP'ing, imo, is for pussies who don't want to sit in the water and risk failing at catching a wave.
Jun 5 2012 11:14PM
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roddy116
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ive done it, but i ilke surfing better.
Jun 5 2012 11:15PM
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GILLSKI
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ofcourse, but on 2 foot days its more fun the NOT surfing.... and surfing big ferry wake is actually dope as hell
Jun 5 2012 11:16PM
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1337
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thats true, but I personally wouldn't waste any money on a board/setup.

Then again I'm not a hardcore surfer, so I can wait out a few flat days. If some people are drawn to the water to be out every day they can, it could be a great investment!
Jun 5 2012 11:18PM
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gnarles.
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no, just no
Jun 5 2012 11:43PM
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midwestpowhunter
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I love them but holy shit they are expensive to get into
Jun 5 2012 11:44PM
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.AR6rider.
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I've done it. Not that fun.
Jun 5 2012 11:44PM
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sleazy
Posts: 374 - Karma: 281
i paddle board and wouldn't really say its a fun sport its more of a work out, at least for me.
Jun 5 2012 11:48PM
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send_it
Posts: 234 - Karma: 69
they are really fun. They like glide on the water, so they go really fast.
Jun 6 2012 12:02AM
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Lt-Aldo-Raine
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I think they're pretty chill.

Depends where you use them
Jun 6 2012 12:15AM
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mxrcr222
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i've got a 10'4" paddle surf Hawaii. Still new to the sport, got a lot of progression to do. Pretty relaxing, and makes small surf fun, would recommend people give it a try especially if your on vacation somewhere tropical.
Jun 6 2012 12:33AM
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DrZoidberg
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This. They sit way out and away from where the waves peak where I surf and can still get them. Basically if they want a wave they're getting it, and getting it first. I've never done it.
Jun 6 2012 12:57AM
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samwise
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the most annoying
Jun 6 2012 2:38AM
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GILLSKI
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yea most paddleboarders snake waves.... and the boards to fat to hold when they go down so it just goes apeshit.....
Jun 6 2012 2:47AM
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-wakes-
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They are super fun. I just cruise around at my lake cabin.
Jun 6 2012 3:20AM
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