Category Archives: Loco SUP

New born SUP

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

My new born daughter Molly helping daddy test Loco’s 12.6ft stand up paddle board. Molly and daddy – stand up paddle board testing

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Sizing it up – your perfect SUP mate

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

In light of the current run of uber low volume/width/length surf SUPs being widely promoted, the question is posed: how small should we actually be going? After being dumped by the roadside, the renaissance of longboard stand up paddle surfing has … Continue reading →

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Winter SUP destinations

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

It’s getting chillier in the UK and although the swell is pulsing most folks don’t care for the drop in temperatures that accompany the off (best) season. If you’re looking to get your SUP or surfing fix then now’s the time … Continue reading →

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12.6ft SUP comparison review

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

If you’re in the market for a new flat water stand up paddle board, but unsure of what to get, then here’s a recent comparison review I did based on Loco’s two 12.6ft SUP shapes. If you’re a podium seeker, … Continue reading →

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BSUPA Watergate SUP Surfing National Champs 2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

I caught up with Loco boss hog, Joe Thwaites, earlier today to get the ever colourful northerner’s take on this weekend’s BSUPA National SUP Surf Championships held at Watergate Bay, Cornwall. They didn’t have the biggest of conditions but levels were … Continue reading →

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Loco 7.10ft surf SUP review

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Wave season is coming and it would be a shame not to have a shiny new stick in your stand up paddle board quiver fit for lumping seven bells out of those multiple fat lips. Loco’s 7.10ft could be just the … Continue reading →

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Beginner SUP race tips

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

If you’re thinking of getting involved with a bit of SUP racing then check out these tips over on the Loco stand up paddle boarding site. Who know’s perhaps you’ll end up a world champ?

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SUP surfing vs river SUP

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

In the latest bout of SUP wars stand up paddle surfing jumps in the ring for a match up against river SUP. But which one will prevail? Head over to Loco to find out – stand up paddle surfing versus river SUP … Continue reading →

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Loco SUP interview

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

August’s issue of The Paddler is now out and features my interview with Loco stand up paddle board company head honcho Joe Thwaites. I sat down with the NE (UK) based ripper to find out the colourful company head’s opinions … Continue reading →

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Steve Thorp (K4 Fins) interview

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Steve Thorp (Thorpy to many and owner of K4 Fins) has recently caught the stand up paddling bug. In his never ending quest to catch the ultimate ride, Thorpy now has all the necessary wave slaying toys at his disposal. Windsurfing, … Continue reading →

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