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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Isn't it tough stand up paddling? Is sitting down and paddling an option if you get tired? Why didn't they go for kayaks? Or is SUP, like they
mentioned, the way to go? |
You can also paddle effectively while kneeling. |
couldn't they strap a beach chair on a SUP so it is a bit more comfy like a kayak, and have a lower center of gravity?
for example, this chair is light and comes with an umbrella for hot days in the doldrums (can be used as a kite on downwind runs)
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And here I was thinking that SUP's (don't we love acronyms  ) were just
recirculated one-design windsurfers that didn't sell after sinkers and kite boards took over....
I still think they are beach toys rather than sensible long distance touring crafts.
But....each to their own.
Why do it the easy and smart way when you can do what you think is cool and more fun?
Don't believe everything you think....
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Not to take away from their trip but I agree that SUP's are less than practical. I guess being able to say you were the first has a draw, but if it
were me a kayak would be much more comfy... or... a MKIII Zodiac with a 40HP outboard... or etc.
Like I said though, these dudes are livin' the epic journey and I can't wait to see their version on video. I wish I could have meet them on their way
at some point.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
I still think they are beach toys rather than sensible long distance touring crafts.
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most long distance touring craft are toys. very few small craft fall are sensible...
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Yeah.....okay....ALL vehicles/machines are toys....
Some are better designed for certain applications...
Don't believe everything you think....
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I just got back from Mexican 1000 and was hoping I would run into them again, but no luck
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SUP industry had enormous growth in the last decade and SUPs now come in so many configurations and styles. They can be used for paddle surfing in big
waves, course racing, touring, etc., etc. and many can be converted for windsurfing.
Some of the appeal of an SUP is a full body work-out, better view of the sea life below and being higher up on the water. A skilled SUP-er is faster
than a kayaker in a basic kayak, and an SUP tends to be more portable (easier to launch, land and carry). Perhaps this might have appealed to these
hydro Trekkers when they were doing their logistics. They seem to be doing the Baja waterway equivalent of climbing Mount Everest light and fast.
[Edited on 5-4-2013 by windgrrl]
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
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Thanks for the Update, windgirl..
Very interesting take on the SUP fave...a shoutout to the boys wherever they are "Feliz Cinco de Mayo"...no update on their Facebook page... | Quote: | Originally posted by windgrrl
SUP industry had enormous growth in the last decade and SUPs now come in so many configurations and styles. They can be used for paddle surfing in big
waves, course racing, touring, etc., etc. and many can be converted for windsurfing.
Some of the appeal of an SUP is a full body work-out, better view of the sea life below and being higher up on the water. A skilled SUP-er is faster
than a kayaker in a basic kayak, and an SUP tends to be more portable (easier to launch, land and carry). Perhaps this might have appealed to these
hydro Trekkers when they were doing their logistics. They seem to be doing the Baja waterway equivalent of climbing Mount Everest light and fast.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
very few small craft fall are sensible... |
No doubt, one epic kayak paddle was done by Ed Gillete,
(sp?), he used to run Baja kayak trips, this was before
tech GPS, etc., '80's, he paddled solo unassisted from
Monterrey, Ca., to Maui, Hawaii
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Wow, that is incredible...geez, sounds like a much cheaper way to get over there...airfares are really high now to go to Hawaii.... | Quote: | Originally posted by sancho
| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
very few small craft fall are sensible... |
No doubt, one epic kayak paddle was done by Ed Gillete,
(sp?), he used to run Baja kayak trips, this was before
tech GPS, etc., '80's, he paddled solo unassisted from
Monterrey, Ca., to Maui, Hawaii |
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Ed Gillette is quite the adventurer. Here's the story of his epic crossing to
Hawaii:http://www.legendinc.com/Pages/MarbleheadNet/MM/Articles/EdGillette.html
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Whoa...what an incredible journey!
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This was posted today on their Instagram account....apparently they have had some success fishing off the stand up paddleboards!
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Good to know they are still above water! News blackout over... Keep us posted.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGeoff
This was posted today on their Instagram account....apparently they have had some success fishing off the stand up paddleboards!
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How in the world do feet get that dirty when you're out on the water? 
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The same way your feet keep clean when you don't go outside | Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGeoff
This was posted today on their Instagram account....apparently they have had some success fishing off the stand up paddleboards!
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How in the world do feet get that dirty when you're out on the water?
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good question,, Dennis
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They do have to get off the paddle boards to cook and eat the fish, did you notice how shallow the water was...maybe they got off and walked in the
sand before paddling off again...or is that not allowed either?
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Remember way back when when they were asking what fishing gear they would use?
Here is the comment that went along with the latest picture from their Facebook:
May 4th
Fishing is now part of our daily routine and we've had an amazing amount of success with a very modest setup. See that stick between my feet and that
nice, fat Cabria? 40lb fishing line wrapped around some driftwood and the right lure. Drop that behind the board and we're able to supplement our diet
of beans and rice with Trigger fish ceviche and pan fried Pargo. At times, we've even traded a sailboat fresh fish in exchange for supplies.
[Edited on 5-8-2013 by EnsenadaDr]
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Totally cool. So stoked to see the whole trip report someday.............or video. What an amazing journey.
Just an observation, but I would have stopped posting here as well, being tired of all the negativity in this thread. Not speaking for them, but for
me. That, and who the heck cares to post stuff when you are having the time of your life in Baja??!!!
Keep living guys. You have my support.
Thanks for the updates BajaGeoff.
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