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09-07-2012, 14:57
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,185
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the kiddo on the paddleboard!
I've been spending more and more time on the paddle board. Quasi-dinghy and although it's the size of a tank it's a terrific way to enjoy the water for us. Kind of a long and boring video, but here's our little 23 month old and me banging around in the chop a little bit.
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09-07-2012, 15:58
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Brunswick, GA
Boat: Leopard 40
Posts: 26
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Great vid Eric! You cover a lot of water in a short time. Cora seems to really enjoy the trip too!
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09-07-2012, 16:07
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Re: the kiddo on the paddleboard!
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Originally Posted by cmac
Great vid Eric! You cover a lot of water in a short time. Cora seems to really enjoy the trip too!
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Yeah they're surprisingly fast, and all of that was into a ~15 knot headwind. Maybe making 3 knots? You can do 5 easy if you're not smashing your head into a breeze.
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09-07-2012, 16:17
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Pusher of String
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: On the hard; Trinidad
Boat: Trisbal 42, Aluminum Cutter Rigged Sloop
Posts: 2,314
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Great pic and great video. Born and raised in Coronado, and that vid makes me so homesick I can't take it. I would love to be in your place paddling my two year old through the bay....
...great stuff...
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17-07-2012, 16:09
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: California
Boat: Valiant 40
Posts: 431
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Here's our 8 year old paddling at Santa Cruz Island last week. Can't get him off the thing.
JRM
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07-08-2012, 09:50
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Seattle, WA
Boat: Caliber 40
Posts: 154
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Re: the kiddo on the paddleboard!
We bought inflatable SUPs for our cruise in Alaska this summer. We LOVE these things. Stable. Good exercise. And a great way to check out the anchorage.
NRS Big Earl SUP Board at NRSweb.com
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07-08-2012, 10:05
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One of Those
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Colorado
Boat: Catalac 12M (sold)
Posts: 3,218
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Re: the kiddo on the paddleboard!
That Big Earl SUP looked perfect for the Airstream. sadly, I am well over the 200 lb rating.
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07-08-2012, 10:05
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Houston
Boat: ‘01 Catana 401
Posts: 9,627
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Re: the kiddo on the paddleboard!
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Originally Posted by janders
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I've been eyeballing these on and off.....but have been put off by the dinghy airdeck experiences I've had. How are they holding up?
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07-08-2012, 10:30
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Tiverton, RI, USA
Boat: ex-Tartan 40
Posts: 619
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Re: the kiddo on the paddleboard!
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Originally Posted by Canibul
That Big Earl SUP looked perfect for the Airstream. sadly, I am well over the 200 lb rating.
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FWIW, NRS also makes a "Big Baron" for larger weight ratings. I haven't used either, but the reviews are good for both. I've been looking, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
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07-08-2012, 11:22
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One of Those
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Colorado
Boat: Catalac 12M (sold)
Posts: 3,218
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Re: the kiddo on the paddleboard!
Found another company who makes them that can handle 250-300 lbs. Even their small one will handle 200 lbs.
The guy has a really funny video about one of the models. He bounces them off rocks while surfing, drives a Toyota truck over one, etc.
Videos | ULI Boards | Ultra Light Inflatable boards
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07-08-2012, 11:25
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Seattle, WA
Boat: Caliber 40
Posts: 154
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Re: the kiddo on the paddleboard!
I paddle the Big Baron. I'm 6'2" 230lbs and blessed with a complete lack of balance or grace. I feel really stable on the Big Baron even in a little chop. I also paddled my wife's board, the Big Earl, and I was a little shaky but totally fine in flat water.
We just bought these so no long term impressions yet. But so far, we're really happy with them.
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