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Jan 28 2013
Waterfall and Whitewater SUP in Mexico!
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
Dec 16 2012
The New Astral Brewer river shoes. Made for SUP.
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!
http://cksblog.com/2012/12/astral-brewer-long-term-review-by-aaron-
until later
Aaron
Mar 27 2012
Stand Up Paddling down Waterfalls!
You have to choose your waterfalls very carefully when paddling a SUP. You want the falls to be near vertical and not too tall. The drop in these pictures is about 14 feet tall.
With these sliding drops it is very important to not use the skegs. Either turn the board around backwards or choose a board with removable skegs.
Foot placement should be in the Kung Fu stance so you have maximum stability. I have also tried surfer stance and it worked fairly well.
Your weight has to stay moving with the board. If you are too far back the board will kick up and leave you in the landing. Too far forward and it will sub out and become very unstable.
If you can get in a big stroke for the landing it will help to keep you connected to the board. A change in velocity is what causes falls, whether it be the board or rider.
The downtime was pretty heavy on this drop. I actually fell after the board resurfaced. A board with a little more rocker will keep me from going so deep the next time.
At Kayak Huasteca we use Imagine Rapidfire boards and Werner paddles. All can be Purchased at CKS.
See you on the river…
Aaron
Sep 14 2011
Waterfalls on a SUP Board!
You have to choose your waterfalls very carefully when paddling a SUP. You want the falls to be near vertical and not too tall. The drop in these pictures is about 14 feet tall.
With these sliding drops it is very important to not use the skegs. Either turn the board around backwards or choose a board with removable skegs.
Foot placement should be in the Kung Fu stance so you have maximum stability. I have also tried surfer stance and it worked fairly well.
Your weight has to stay moving with the board. If you are too far back the board will kick up and leave you in the landing. Too far forward and it will sub out and become very unstable.
If you can get in a big stroke for the landing it will help to keep you connected to the board. A change in velocity is what causes falls, whether it be the board or rider.
The downtime was pretty heavy on this drop. I actually fell after the board resurfaced. A board with a little more rocker will keep me from going so deep the next time.
At Kayak Huasteca we use Imagine Rapidfire boards and Werner paddles. All can be Purchased at CKS.
See you on the river…
Aaron
Apr 21 2011
Ocoee season is here…with mudslides and heavy rain.
Last night the TVA decided to test the flume line. While testing, Mother Nature dumped about an inch and a half of rain. The end result is several mud slides and some amazing waterfalls.
Slice and Dice rapid has some new dirt on river left. As you can see in the pic.
Tablesaw rapid used to have 2 lines. Now the left line is blocked and we will be goin right.
This is one of the leaks coming out of the flume!
It reminds me of Veracruz Mexico after heavy rains. Waterfalls everywhere.
It will be a couple days before they know if the flume is serviceable. In the meantime we will be surfing some brown water. Check us out at CASCADE OUTDOORS
Aaron
Nov 10 2010
SUP Mexico. River Surf!
We have a beautiful little wave in front of the Aventura Ranch it is perfect for learning to river surf on a SUP. Our boards of choice are the C4 Waterman 10’6” iSUP and the Imagine Eco Rapidfire.
Click Below For the Video!
Good times…enjoy the Video!
Aaron
Nov 01 2010
Rapidfire SUP by Imagine Eco.
We have been using and abusing our rapifires, nonstop, for the past two weeks. These boards are tough. They get drug, dropped and scraped across rocks and it doesn’t affect them at all.
We have been paddling technical class 3 and some big water 3+. Everyday I learn something and feel better the next day. This board enables you to river run with confidence. 
Soon we will be pushing the limits with some 15 to 30 foot near vertical slides. Should be interesting!
See you on the river.
Aaron
Dec 02 2009
SUP ing the Waterfalls of Rio Micos.
As most everyone knows, here in Mexico we have warm water and an abundance of clean waterfalls. I decided to take the SUP board out and see if any of the falls were good to go. Click on the link below to see the video…
Aaron