Author Archives: Tez Plavenieks

About Tez Plavenieks

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Winter windsurfing – the last few weeks of equipment testing

Pictures speak a thousand words. So without writing reams of prose teh following are a bunch of images that highlight what’s been going (generally) during the past few weeks. Full power windsurfing kit testing for Windsurfing UK mainly, as you … Continue reading

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Sunrise to sunset – images that make getting up early and getting out late worthwhile

Love a sunrise or sunset pic? Me too! And we get some crackers where I live. Allow me to demonstrate…

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A focus on windsurf hydro foiling – my (main) 2017 muse

While 2017 has had its fair share of full power windsurfing days there have been plenty of lighter air periods that normally I wouldn’t even sniff at. Previously breeze strengths in the low teens would have seen me paddling SUP. … Continue reading

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Autumn 2015 – spring 2016, SUP, windsurf and land paddle action

,It’s been a decent off season on the UK’s south coast. We’ve had the usual mix of wind, waves, wind and waves and flat water days. The beginning and middle part of winter was stupidly blowy whereas 2016’s kick off … Continue reading

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The prototype – VE glass fibre SUP paddle review — SUP Mag UK

VE Paddles approached us this winter for feedback on their new range of stand up paddles they are currently developing. Our initial review of their wave orientated fibreglass version is featured here. ‘Glass fibre’ we hear you cry? Common thinking … Continue reading

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Windsurf prototype wetsuit testing

It’s been a super hectic few months – hence why so few postings from me. What with all the equipment testing I do, content I create and trying to fit this in with family commitments time is extremely limited. One … Continue reading

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Autumn to winter 2015 – windsurf and stand up paddle

Here’s a little edit cobbled together with smaller clips showing what it’s been like in my ‘hood from a windsurfing and stand up paddle boarding perspective. And the best bit? It ain’t over yet! We’re still getting awesome conditions – … Continue reading

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Back to the future – Jimmy Lewis Black&Blue Machine 9.6ft review

Source: Back to the future – Jimmy Lewis Black&Blue Machine 9.6ft review I’m not a traditional nose riding aficionado by any means. Having said that, testing the Jimmy Lewis Black&Blue Machine 9.6ft forces you into this way of paddle surfing – … Continue reading

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Terminal velocity – Velocitek Makai SUP specific GPS review

Source: Terminal velocity – Velocitek Makai SUP specific GPS review Velocitek’s Makai SUP specific GPS is a nifty bit of kit for stand up paddle boarders. Check out my review on SUP Mag UK.

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Perception 5-0 sit on surf kayak review

This wasn’t the first time I’ve used Perception’s long standing 5-0 surf sit on top, but it’s the first time I’d been able to throw a fully tricked out hull – compete with thigh straps, performance wave fin and specific … Continue reading

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