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SUP Senses: Listening
Taking a spin around the perimeter of a glassy lake at sunset, traveling upstream in a class I whitewater stretch or gliding shore-ward on a gently breaking wave or sense are alive. We experience...
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SUP: Da Feet
That moment after a too-steep take-off when the nose of your surfboard buries deep, that moment just before you rocket through the air tightly clutching your paddle – you know! You know that your feet...
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Safe SUP: Shoulders and Paddles
I have loved and used this KIALOA Paddles for almost 6 years. Exactly right for me! I have been using the same (now probably vintage) KIALOA paddle for almost 6 years. It has taken me across ocean,...
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SUP Training: Observations
Waking up to a big dawn, orange full moon in my face and a sudden “ouch” at the first moves of the day. Upper back and ribs, upper abs screamed resistance at my walk to the kitchen to start morning...
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SUP Perspective: Memorial Day
Today you might hear the occasional “Happy Memorial Day” but this is a solemn day. Today we remember the service, sacrifice, and commitment of those who were willing to give the last full measure of...
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SUP Endurance: Karen Wrenn Rocks
In a few short weeks SUP endurance athletes will gather for a cause at the 100 Mile Paddle, the ultimate adventure paddle & race for teams and elite paddlers. This two day adventure paddle will...
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SUP Jazzed: Mighty Columbia River Gorge
A short 10 months ago I hopped on my 11’3″ surfboard (too scared to use the Naish 14′ Glide recommended by cool Steve Gates) and launched into 30+ mph winds and screaming river waves. It was my first...
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SUP: 53 Degrees in the Summer
This KIALOA Paddles ad with Karen Wrenn inspired my that 56 degree morning in July Flip through any of the many (thank goodness) SUP, paddling and surfing magazines and you’ll be dazzled by photos of...
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SUP Professionals: Amazing Leaders
For Immediate Release September 7, 2013 SUP water athletes are pioneers in a young sport that’s growing exponentially each year. Almost anyone of any ability level or age can find success and SUP...
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Channeling My Inner Karen Wrenn
The countdown to many of our spring and summer races and down-winders is moving from triple digits to double digits. Can you believe it is just 67 days until the Olukai Ho’olaule’a? The Carolina Cup is...
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