Tag Archives: Loco SUP

SUP Mag UK incoming – preview pics

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

In just a few short weeks the first issue of SUP Mag UK will be touching down. The team and I have been beavering away, working to create the best mag we can, for your viewing pleasure  – SUP goodness guaranteed. … 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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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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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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Loco 8.4ft and 9.5ft surf SUP review

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

If you’re at the larger end of the weight spectrum and searching for a stand up paddle board that offers performance but retains a good level of stability, then Loco SUP produce two models that could be worthy of consideration. … Continue reading →

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SUP wars part two: SUP vs windsurfing

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

In part two of my regular tongue in cheek SUP wars feature I was asked to write it exclusively for Boards windsurfing magazine on behalf of Loco SUP. So here it is – SUP vs windsurfing, now live on Boards. … Continue reading →

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SUP vs wingsuiting

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Loco stand up paddle boarding recently got in touch wanting a series of articles a little different to normal. The brand required something appealing to SUPers but also attractive to ‘other’ extreme sports aficionados – tricky! I think I’ve cracked … Continue reading →

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Stand up paddle surfing – top 5 ‘off the lip’ moves

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

If you’re already up and riding and thinking of where to take your stand up paddle surfing next then check out my latest Loco article – top 5 ‘off the lip’ stand up paddle surfing moves. Knocking one off the … Continue reading →

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