Technique

SUP stroke analysis video from Jim Terrell

Posted on: April 14th, 2011 by Paddle Surf 1 Comment

 

Check out this video from Jim Terrell of Quickblade Paddles, giving an extremely detailed breakdown of four paddlers’ stroke technique. Sorta techy but super impressive stuff… If you’re looking to get fast, this will probably help!

Dave Kalama video on stroke technique

Posted on: March 15th, 2011 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

A really great tutorial from Dave Kalama on SUP stroke technique. Check it out!

Jim Terrell offers some valuable paddling techniques

Posted on: October 30th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Stumbled upon this great video tutorial recently from Jim Terrell from Quickblade paddles, who provides an exceptional perspective on the theories behind stand up paddle design, and some great tips on paddling technique. Pay particular attention to his comments on arm position and the different stages of the stroke. Some great stuff here.. learn from

Stand Up Paddle Technique DVD with Danny Ching

Posted on: September 23rd, 2010 by Paddle Surf 7 Comments

 

NOTE: As of Monday October 18th Update: Deep Cove Kayak presently has this video in stock! Fresh off his commanding wins at the 2010 Battle of the Paddle – Hawaii, on this DVD Danny Ching walks you through his tried and true techniques that got him where he is today… At the top of the

Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons in Canada

Posted on: August 23rd, 2010 by Paddle Surf 9 Comments

 

Lately we’ve been receiving a ton of requests from people asking about where to take their first stand up paddleboard lesson, so I figured it’d be easiest to just put a quick post together to list all of the places I know if Canada that offer SUP lessons. I’ll admit the list is pretty short

The Distance Stroke, from Stand Up Paddle Magazine

Posted on: May 4th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

If you haven’t got your subscription to Standup Paddle Magazine yet, do yourself a favor and get one now. In it you’ll find a great assortment of reviews, destinations, editorials and how-to guides. This particular one caught my eye, a discussion with Starboard’s Ekolu Kalama on paddle technique. And if you’re into the whole Twitter

Island Longboards’ Paddle Board Wave Clinic

Posted on: September 3rd, 2009 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Island Longboards is hosting a Paddle Board Wave Clinic on Saturday September 12th, 2009 at Wick Beach. Here are the details… So you’ve been paddling around on the flat water, maybe even caught a few waves but want to get to the next level, come join Colin in Tofino for our first Paddle Board Wave

Todd Bradley Teaches Proper Paddle Technique

Posted on: August 20th, 2009 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Some very solid instructional video footage from Todd Bradley of C4 Waterman. Video #1 (link to large format) Video #2 (link to large format)

Some more good stuff from Bill Babcock

Posted on: June 26th, 2009 by admin No Comments

 

This guy’s great, 61 years old and completely stoked regardless of the conditions, flatwater, surf or otherwise. Here’s another very helpful video for those just starting out with paddle surfing…

Learn to paddle straight…

Posted on: June 2nd, 2009 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Want to learn how to paddle in a straighter line? Check this highly detailed video from Bill Babcock: