Monthly Archives: July 2013

K4 fins test

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Fins are a vital part of any stand up paddlers set up but often overlooked – the supplied skegs never being touched. And yet, if you’re after performance then experimenting with different shapes will eventually bring higher levels of shreddage. … Continue reading →

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Point 7 ACX 3G 7m review

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Point 7 are going from strength to strength on the PWA World Tour. Ever since the first competition in Korea where sponsored rider Menegatti cleaned up, windsurfers have been taking more note of the ‘Black Team’. The Point 7 ACX … Continue reading →

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East Wittering watersports beach guide

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

East Wittering is another local haunt of mine and great for enthusiasts who practice a variety of different watersports. Perfect for windsurfing, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, kitesurfing and sailing – East Wittering is a super diverse location with … Continue reading →

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Marazion watersports beach guide

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Here’s my latest mini spot guide for sitons.com – this time featuring Marazion, Mounts Bay, Cornwall. ‘Mazza’ is great for most disciplines of watersports, depending on conditions, and with other noted locations of Gwithian and Sennen close by, it would … Continue reading →

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Kayaking in Zante

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Here’s a third installment of my recent trip to the Greek island of Zakynthos – this time with a kayaking slant. Check out kayaking in Zante on the sitons.com site. Agios Nikolaos port – pic Tez  

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Nah Skwell Nahskool 10.5ft review

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

The Nah Skwell Nahskool is billed as the ultimate stand up paddle board for learning. Accurate volume distribution and width is said to give a better riding sensation during those initial stages. Smashing through the chop – pic courtesy sitons.com … Continue reading →

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SUP surfing

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Riding a few waves on the Hayling Island sand bar at West Beachlands – testing Loco’s 9.5ft surf SUP.

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Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) in Zante

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

The latest issue of ThePaddler is now out and features my article about stand up paddle boarding in Zakynthos (Zante). If you’ve only thought this Ionian island was about booze ‘n’ bangin’ choons then think again… Check it out by … Continue reading →

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Sitons.com beach survey

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

The siton.com beach survey is a project I’m currently working on and I thought I’d pop this up for anyone who feels inclined to get involved and tell the team about their beach visiting habits. Did I also mention you … Continue reading →

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SUP surfing tips

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

If you’re progressing with your SUP surfing and happily catching waves, but looking at the next challenge, then check out my advanced SUP surfing techniques post over on the National Watersports Festival site. This should hopefully put you on the … Continue reading →

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