Tag Archives: SUP surfing

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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Small SUP fins – trailer thruster review

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

If you’re looking for ultimate SUP surfing performance from your gear then you’ll need to change your fins. Stock skegs are all well and good but only experimentation will you find what truly works for you. I recently tested the … 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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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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Hardcore stand up paddle surf spots

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

The British Isles has some awesome waves when the right conditions come together. A fickle beast yes, weather, tides, swell direction and wave size all come into play and can make or break your day. And yet, we have a … 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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SUP surfing

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Riding a few waves on the Hayling Island sand bar at West Beachlands – testing Loco’s 9.5ft surf SUP.

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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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5 UK SUP spots that kick ass

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Stand up paddle boarding is a diverse beast and the UK offers a huge choice of locations depending on what part of the sport you fancy having a bash at. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a staunchly committed wave head or a … Continue reading →

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Surf zone etiquette

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Summer seems to be finally here (in the southern part of the UK at least). With winter’s hardcore surfing crew left trailing in the ‘off season’ wake, (spring) and summer will see masses of watercraft, and their pilots, descend on coastal wave … Continue reading →

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