Kayak Huasteca

This is a short video of our time in Mexico. We at SUP Kentucky believe that its necessary to paddle all year long. We strive to stay on top of the SUP world by competing and running hard rapids. All of this experience transfers to our student through Knowledge and FUN!

Lets go paddle

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The state of Kentucky has more navigable waterways than you can imagine.  What better way to explore this wonderful state than through its watery roads?  SUP Kentucky is here to help get people out on these incredible scenic waterways.

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Lately I have found that SUP or Stand Up Paddling allows me to explore and enjoy these waters with minimal eqipment.  Your point of view is unique because you are literally walking on water.

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Paddle Boarding is a new sport that offers exercise, fun and outdoor activity.  Anyone can learn within just a few minutes.  Adults and children alike love the SUP boards!

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What better way to get the whole family out of the house this summer!  Come join us at WWW.SUPKENTUCKY.COM  or find us on facebook.

It’s hard to tell if the sport of whitewater SUP is growing or not.  I spend half the year in Mexico and for the past five years there have only been a handful of us paddling SUP.  Lately we have been exploring new runs with new equipment.  Brands like NRS, Glide SUP, Hala Gear and Corran SUP have been helping us pave the way for new and exciting warm water paddling.

Mexico has deep water Class 3, shallow sand bottom class 2 and even runnable waterfalls for those who want the most adrenaline.

We still spend a lot of time in our kayaks exploring class 4-5 stretches of the Santa Maria.  With the season coming to an end and water levels dropping, we are continuing the search for adventure in any type of watercraft we can find!

This season we have seen rain when its usually dry for months.  The rivers have been full much longer than usual.

Spring is here and the water is flowing in the U.S.  Soon it will be time to head home.  when the weather turns cold it will be time for the warm spring waters of mexico again.  More exploration and adventure.  Join us anytime!  Contact me:  Aaron@kayakhuasteca.com

See you on the river soon!

aaron

I’ve seen a lot of SUP products over the last few years, some good, some bad.  Recently I had the chance to paddle some Glide SUP boards, traditional surfboard design with a bombproof GSS coating.   My Glide boards have fallen from the roof rack to the cement, t-boned other surfboards in the ocean and been ridden across thousands of rocks without any damage.

If you are looking for a lightweight board with durability for the river, Glide has the perfect ride.

Board sizes range from 12 foot 6 inches to the 7 foot long Sesh, all have the GSS and are river surfing machines.

One of my personal favorites is the 9 foot Mongo.  This board is stable enough for the river, and loose on the ocean.  360′s and awesome nose rides are waiting if you can just find some swell!

I spend  a lot of time on inflatable SUP’s because they are durable enough for the river,  however inflatables will NEVER surf as well as a rigid board.  Glide gives you a legitimate surfing board without the flex of inflatable and a ding-proof skin!

I hear rumors that Glide SUP will have a river running board that surfs and crushes rapids for 2013.  Stay tuned for more reports on this board when it becomes available, in the meantime check out the crew at WWW.GLIDESUP.COM  made in the U.S.A  and some of the best boards you can find!

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Aaron

We’ve been making the rounds here in Mexico this year.  Water levels are on the low side so we have been using the SUP,s a lot this year.  After the Alseseca Race we went to the Rio Filobobos then down to Rio Actopan…and later everybodies favorite whitewater paradise  Rio Micos.

Boards we are using are the:  NRS Czar, Glide SUP Mongo and the Satrboard Converse 9.0

great times…enjoy the video and find us at        http://standupmexico.weebly.com/

Aaron

This blog is from a SUP stand point.  SUP is much more footwear intensive than kayaking.  When we find something good..we get very excited!

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until later

Aaron

I’ve been using the Czar for about 2 months now, and I have to say, this board is FUN.  I can’t wait for the production models to hit the scene.  The 2013 line up from NRS is going to be great for beginner through advanced.   Check out the video below.  It shows the stability and user friendliness of the Czar better than I can.

See you on the water

Aaron

NRS has a new line of inflatable SUP boards for 2013.  You can expect to see some of the best river running inflatables on the market.  These boards are light weight, durable and ready to surf.

There will be thicker boards for heavier paddlers and the standard 4 inch drop stitch as well.  The board pictured is the Czar.  It measures 9’6” by 34” by 6” thick.

Stay tuned for some more specs on these boards.  I’ll be posting pics and giving some more reviews soon.

Aaron

Some after work surf sessions on the Arkansas river.  Get it while we can because there isn’t much snow.

Aaron

Running the race course in New Mexico!

Aaron