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 the basics.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/standup-paddle-with-ichabod-spoonbill/id1595959568
Next episode will be about choosing your first board. Warning — I have opinions!
Just took my first paddle on my new SIC Okeanos 12’6” Air. I had a lot of interesting impressions, and I’ll be posting my review, but I was struck by one part of the paddling experience: the speed and how it moves through the water. I’ve spent a lot of time on all-around boards. These…
Paddleboarding is the simplest boat. Truly. It’s just two things, a shaped plank and paddle. Forget all that engineering and shaping science and fancy materials. Look at how minimal it is. It’s there an easier way to get on the water? Unlike our boating friends, we can be on the water in a few minutes….
Having recently transitioned from a hard board to an inflatable, I can say it takes getting used to. I really enjoyed how quickly I could transition from being in the car to being on the water. Sometimes I could do that in close to five minutes. This wasn’t a small thing. When you’re using your…
This is probably the most popular question that people ask when starting standup paddling. “What’s the best beginner board?” or “What’s the best board for me to start on.” There’s a lot of conflicting information on this, but I want to give beginners a guide to what I think is the best way to start….
Lots of boards out there. Lots. And when you’re trying to find a new (or used) paddleboard for yourself, the first question everyone asks is, “Is this a good board?” So let’s talk a little bit about what makes a board “good” or “bad”. First thing is, most boards you will buy will be fine….
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.