Prone Paddleboarding 101 with Jack Bark
Joe Bark's shapes are unmistakable. Period.
When I came to my first SUP race, six years or so ago (the Cold Stroke Classic) Bark SUP boards were pretty much all I noticed. They are unmistakable too, but when I think of a classic Joe Bark...
OC-6 Video: Breaking Down the Tahitian Stroke with Johnny Puakea
If you have ever seen the Tahitian teams race six-man outrigger, you know how fast and powerful they are. Â Master OC coach and canoe designer Johnny Puakea breaks down the secret of the successful Tahitian technique in this must-see, must-study video.
Downwinding With Joe and Jack Bark
This might very well be the video that piqued my interest in paddling prone. It features Joe and Jack Bark, Steve Shlens, Joel Pepper, and Reno Caldwell getting some training in several years ago, and it's shot by the extremely talented folks at Fin Film Company,...
Video: Paddling the V1 Rudderless
Time in the V1 Rudderless Outrigger
Vic Allen gets great coaching in this video in which he makes paddling the V1 Va'a outrigger canoe look easy!
Laird Hamilton and Buzzy Kerbox English Channel Crossing circa 1990
We were looking into a potential English Channel crossing and our buddy Adrian Angel (who's actually paddled across on a SUP) found this gem from Buzzy Kerbox with a couple of stock prone paddleboards and some cold water.
Reading the Water with Oscar Chalupsky – Downwind Surf Ski Technique
Downwind Surf Ski Skills
Reading the water and the bumps is a key skill when it comes to learning how to downwind - regardless of whether your are paddling SUP, OC or surf ski. Â In this video from Epic Kayaks, surf ski icon Oscar Chalupsky...
Surfski Friday: Bracing
It's All About the Brace
I've come to believe that the brace is the most under-taught and under-utilized of the paddle strokes, especially in standup paddling. It is essential in paddling outrigger - because if you do not learn to brace almost without thinking on...
Hippo Stick Paddles – The AL Pro
Hippo Stick Paddles - The AL PRO
100% Carbon Standup Paddle
Danny Ching
Monday Warm-up: Thread the Needle
Sey Chelle’s Thread the Needle Sup Warmup
This is a warm up exercise version of one of my all time favorite Thoracic spine openers, Thread the Needle Pose. This will open up all the intercostal muscles (rib cage) as well as the muscles underneath your...
Video: Sizing Your OC Paddle
Picking out your first OC paddle
So, maybe you've just succumbed to the pull of outrigger canoe and you're about to get your first OC paddle. Â Might want to review this helpful video from Dave and Meg Chun at Kialoa before your pick your blade...
Outrigger Tuesday: Training Run with Danny Ching and Ryland Hart
Outrigger Training Motivation - Danny Ching Style!
Most of us are getting back into the groove of training for big races such as the Carolina Cup, Sharkbite Challenge, Olukai, and many, many, more. Get pumped and stoked on outrigger by watching this epic video of...
How to Prone Paddleboard Part 2: Getting Started with Jack Bark
Jack Bark guides you how to get on a prone (traditional) paddleboard and a basic stroke.
Shot by Chris Aguilar.
Sponsors: Bark Paddleboards, Surftech and Distressed Mullet.
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Prone board paddling technique video by Mick DiBetta
Great technique video that really helps with knee paddling prone paddleboards
For more information on Mick DiBetta and Paddle Power Trainer, go to:
http://www.paddlepowertrainer.com/
Video: Bad Magic by Valkyrie Downwind
Moody downwind love on Valentine's Day
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Surftech 2016 Preview Bark Commander Light, Bark Contender Light and Bark Vapor
Mike Pilgrim with Surftech Product Development walks us through some highlights of the Surftech Bark Line for 2016. Specifically, we walk through the Bark Contender Light, Bark Commander Light, and the Bark Vapor.
Bark Contender Light Race SUP Specs:
Finally a Contender smaller paddlers can call their...
Video: The Epic V5 in the sea and Surf
James Smith takes the new V5 composite surf ski out for s spin in the waves off Kure Beach, NC.
Why standup paddle blades are at an angle with Kialoa’s Dave Chun
Dave Chun from Kialoa Paddles discusses why paddles have a bent shaft (or offset blade) and some trends and considerations for establishing that angle.
For more information on Kialoa Paddles, go to http://www.Kialoa.com
Video: Proper Foot Pedal Set Up for the Epic Surf Ski
Epic Surf Ski Foot Pedals
Surf skis are growing in popularity and if you’re taking the plunge into high performance kayaking, you should know, some things are different. Like the foot pedal steering system. Fortunately, Epic Kayaks has a series of helpful how-to videos, like...
Tracking Your Board Straight – Part 2
Paddle Monster Coach Larry Cain second part of discussion on how weight distribution impacts your board's track and how to correct it. This originally aired April 10, 2020, at 3:00 PM ET! To train with Larry Cain, please go to Paddlemonster.com Paddle Monster ::...
(people) of water from Chacos
For thousands of years, outrigger canoes have connected diverse cultures and people around the world. Chaco is proud to present (people) of water, a film following the story of Rob Prechtl, a member of the USA Men's Raft Team, as he and his fellow...
14th Annual Jay Moriarty Memorial Paddleboard Race Video Vault
The 14th Annual Jay Moriarty Memorial Paddleboard Race in the beautiful waters of the Monterey Bay is set for June 20 this year. See the event info for 2015 here
The recent movie, Chasing Mavericks was based on his life and experience surfing Mavericks.
Here are some...
Tracking Your Board Straight – Part 1 – Understanding Your Weight Distribution
Coach Larry Cain discussed how weight distribution impacts your board's track and how to correct it. This originally aired April 6, 2020, at 3:00 PM ET! #technique #paddle #landdrill #paddlemonster #sup #workout #strength #conditioning
OC6: A Look at EDT Va’a
EDT Va'a Video
Follow EDT Va'a, one of Tahiti's professional paddling teams, and see how they train, and how they went out to win the 2015 Hawaiki Nui Va'a, a three day iron race.
Six of these boys made up the Red Bull Wa'a  team that...
Fin Film Company Director’s Reel 2017
Our buddy, contributor, paddler brethren Chris Aguilar of Fin Film Company just put out his director cut. It is amazing. If you are looking for someone to video your event, to present it in its most inspiring light, to have people see it and...
The Kai Lenny Buoy Turn that made the Battle of the Paddle Roar
Kai Lenny's buttery buoy turn at the Hammer Buoy had people shaking their heads. It doesn't get more perfect than this.