Monthly Archives: May 2014

I’ll huff and puff – reflections of winter windsurfing

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Originally posted on Tez Plavenieks – content creation/strategy, SEO/tech SEO, social media, print media.:
Simply put: it’s been a mental winter. Relatively mild, super windy, extremely wet with endless days of swell, storm surge and full throttle saltwater…

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Grease up ya stick – Butta eco surf wax review

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Originally posted on Tez Plavenieks – content creation/strategy, SEO/tech SEO, social media, print media.:
When you’ve spent your whole life chasing waves there’s nothing better than the smell of a brand new slab of wax to get those…

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Stand up paddle board toys – RRD, AHD and Fatstick

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Checking out some new stand up paddle boarding toys from RRD, AHD and Fatstick. Stay tuned for reviews and write ups coming soon… (Thanks to Wouter, Jon and Reuben for hooking me up). RRD Paddle, AHD Sealion 8.3ft and Fatstick … Continue reading →

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K4 Fins harness mount teaser pic

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

K4 Fins not only produce a top drawer line of fins they also manufacture a unique GoPro mounting system for windsurfing – although it also works for SUP (if you own a windsurfing harness). Here’s a teaser pic from this … Continue reading →

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Technical guide to boardshorts – content marketing example

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Content marketing is still misunderstood by many. Publishers and site owners hear the jargon and then implement changes on their web pages which they believe to be correct. It’s an easy mistake to just start posting random content, with no … Continue reading →

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Bothering chop – Patrik Trailer Wave 85 windsurf board review

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Originally posted on Tez Plavenieks – content creation/strategy, SEO/tech SEO, social media, print media.:
With its minimalist graphical good looks, trailer tri fin skeg configuration and stubby compact outline, the Patrik Trailer Wave 85 is guaranteed to turn…

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Why buy sit on kayaks?

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Sit on kayaks are often dismissed as nothing more than summer beach toys. Yet have a delve around in a hardened paddlers toy box and you might be surprised to find one or two of these boats knocking about. In certain … Continue reading →

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Fatstick Red Ripper 10.6ft SUP review

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

We’ve just had a sweet period of breeze here in the UK – all good things must come to an end though. But fear not, because as the wind dies and the sea glasses off, it’s time to bust out … Continue reading →

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K4 Fins Rockets 16.5cm review

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

K4 Fins latest mellow yellow offerings are the Rockets – but are they guaranteed to turbo boost your windsurfing sessions? Check out the review – Rocket Man, K4 Fins Rockets 16.5cm review – over on the K4 Fin site. Putting … Continue reading →

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Nah Skwell Surf Series 9.2ft review

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Summer (proper) is fast approaching in the UK and as such banging swells start to become more elusive. Owning a suitable SUP for small to medium waves is a way to ensure continued shredding during high season.  Nah Skwell’s Surf … Continue reading →

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