Quick SIC Okeanos Air Review
I’m testing out the newest member of my quiver, the SIC Okeanos 12’6” Air. I’m going to write a longer review soon, but here’s a quick vid of my first impressions.
I’m testing out the newest member of my quiver, the SIC Okeanos 12’6” Air. I’m going to write a longer review soon, but here’s a quick vid of my first impressions.
Inflatable paddleboards are the new hot thing. People are buying them in droves. City dwellers like them because they are easy to store. Beginners like them because they are inexpensive. Rock hoppers like them because they can take an impact without getting dinged. Even experienced paddleboarders are using them. They are even being used by…
It the biggest question on SUP Newbie sites: “What board should I get?” So I’m trying to answer it on my podcast. The goal for this episode is to give some experienced advice about how get a good first standup paddleboard. I have found on beginner sites that new paddlers tend to recommend the boards…
Pretty much everybody starts their paddleboard career with an adjustable paddle. These are especially common in “package deals”, where you purchase a board, leash, and paddle together. Adjustable paddles have a lot of advantages. They can be sold to most paddlers, not matter what their height. As a new paddler, you can also experiment with…
I didn’t think I could spend 30 minutes talking about paddles. It’s funny how that happens. But I decided to take a fairly deep dive into what makes a paddle a paddle and the different materials. I didn’t even start to go into paddle blade shape or any of those advanced topics. This is just…
I want a board that does it all. I mean everything. It needs to be fast, be stable, be able to carry stuff, be able to handle itself in chop with good nose volume, be able to downwind well, be durable, and be fun to paddle. Oh yeah, and be affordable. Is that too much…
Paddleboards are probably the cheapest way to get out on the water. An inexpensive paddleboard is even cheaper than an inexpensive kayak. Plus it’s easier to travel with and store. And those cheap inflatables? No wonder so many are selling. But let’s face it, getting a boat on the water has never been cheap. Even…