Tag Archives: Loco

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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Tall, short, fat or skinny – SUP board sizes

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

There’s a big trend within stand up paddle surfing at the moment to go toothpick size with your stick. And yet, this simply isn’t possible for some of us. Finding yourself on the wrong side of 80kg prohibits paddlers sweeping around … Continue reading →

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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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Scoring better SUP sessions

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Scoring; a verb, the definition of which means to gain a point, goal or run in a competitive environment. In stand up paddle boarding terms it means something completely different. Rather than putting a glorified pig’s bladder in the back … Continue reading →

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The dawn patrol

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Waking at first light, or sometimes before, to score a session before work or school is a right of passage for anyone into shredding waves. The UK’s surf breaks are dictated to by tides, as much as swell and wind, … 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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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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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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