Distressed Mullet

I’m setting up a SUP manufacturers index page: http://distressedmullet.com/?page_id=2512

I know I’m missing a lot of companies, but my brain is poi. help a brother out.

They are waiting at Sidearm and are spectacular looking. I can’t wait to see them on the water:

Brad’s is in Wasabi Green:

William’s is in Yellow:

Too bad William is in Canada. I might have to steal this for a ride while he’s messin with Sasquatch…

Great Outdoor Provision Co got Surftech—everywhere but Wilmington, NC

Great Outdoor Provision Co. will stock Stand Up Paddleboards in Greenville, Charlotte, Raleigh and Winston-Salem. We’ll also have a small fleet of demo boards available for folks to try before they buy. We do plan to hold some public events in 2010 that afford folks the opportunity to check out the SUP scene in a fun, zero pressure environment.We are pleased to announce our partnership with Surftech, world leaders in Stand Up Paddleboards SUP. Surftech was founded in 1989 by Randy French, who had an extensive background in the high tech construction techniques involved in the windsurf industry. Randy applied this knowledge to surfboards and began working with some of the top designers and shapers in the world. In time, Surftech grew to become the largest manufacturer of surfboards, including kiteboards, paddleboards, skimboards and SUPs.

via Great Outdoor Provision Co. Clothing, Apparel and Gear for Camping, Hiking, Paddling, Kayak Fishing, Climbing, Fly Fishing, Running, Disc Golf & Travel » Stand Up Paddle.

S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Racing SUP Stand Up Paddle Board – Full Review and Videos

March 8th, 2010 by evan Evan Leong

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I recently visited Mark Raaphorst at the S.I.C. headquarters in Maui and got to check out one of his latest creations, the S-16 Standamaran racing SUP stand up paddle board. The S-16 is surprisingly fast, especially going upwind. Upwind paddling is actually fun on this board. I shot some video of Mark explaining about the S-16 and got some footage from our downwind test run.

The S-16 came about when Mark got an order for 4 catamarans. Right now, the board is built to order but Mark is thinking of offering it as a production board. They already have a mold and are making adjustments to the platform area. After seeing the first promo video, I just couldn’t wait to test it out.

via S.I.C. S-16 Standamaran Racing SUP Stand Up Paddle Board – Full Review and Videos at Stand Up Paddle Surfing in Hawaii – StandUpPaddleSurf.net.

World Business: Surfing is an exhilarating sport, but its also a sport for the young. However, many surfers are unwilling to give up on the water when the waves get too much to handle, which is why the more sedate sport of stand up paddling is on a roll.
Reporter: Jim Garcia
From Stand Up Paddle Surfing

The world’s best stand up paddlesurfers competed at Oahu’s North Shore in the The Sunset Beach Pro – Presented by Red Nose

Watch video highlights at www.watermanleague.com

A 30 minute TV feature is being produced which will air internationally in the coming months.
The 2010 tour consists of the following stops:

• Feb 6th-14th Sunset Beach, Hawaii
• May 8th-16th Anglet, France
• June 4th-13th Tahiti
• Oct 18th -24th Ocean Beach, California

Final Day Highlights, Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Red Nose

SUWT – Sunset Pro 2010 Day 3 Highlights from Waterman League on Vimeo.

Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Red Nose – highlights day 2

Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Red Nose – highlights day 2 from Waterman League on Vimeo.

Hulakai Trials – Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Red Nose

Stand Up World Tour – Sunset Beach,HI Day 1 from Waterman League on Vimeo.

Sunset Beach Pro, Stand Up World Tour 2010

Sunset Promo V6 from Waterman League on Vimeo.

I’ve never seen so many sweepers in one place. I didn’t even know there were that many surf SUPs in town. It was a blast. It was more like a block party than a surf session, but waist-stomach sets and a nice morning glass off made for some great rides. The Luchadors came out strong and made their presence known… I also got Kentucky Fried. Wear sunscreen, kids.

Tomorrow at DOCKSIDE: 5:30am
Should be 38 degrees with West winds at 6.
4.75 mile loop or the 7 mile loop.
See you there:
JB