Michigan Windsurfing

Windsurfing & Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Michigan

I was out for a paddle the other night and a lady in a kayak asked me if I was on an SUP.  I said yes, and asked her how she knew about them.  She said that she saw them at COSCO!
Haven't been there yet, but I'm curious to see what they have.  If COSCO's got it, then America must need it!

Views: 86

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

I got this from some friends in our area
Hi Don,

We already have one of these paddleboards. It works great for Jane who weighs about 125 lbs but not for me (190 lbs). Not quite the same experience as a solid paddleboard but you can't beat the price and the portability..

Richard Shirley
I looked online, and I guess it's inflatable? Can't imagine that would work, but maybe for the lightweights as you say???
They are not inflatable but a couple companies are making inflatables that are worth looking at. I saw a guy on an ULI ripping it up in California last year. Great for traveling and people are using them to run whitewater! I'd like to have one for the standing wave on the Red Cedar river on the MSU campus. Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ziske7dGj9s&feature=related
Bob,
Very cool video of the Red Cedar surfers. I was driving through Munich (Germany) a couple years ago and saw a couple surfers crossing the road! Thought, "where in the world are those guys going?". It turns out they do the same thing.
They are made of the same material as 'boogie-boards' with a slick bottom, the top is covered with a fabric material. They go for about $500 with a paddle. Not sure if they have a stringer for reinforcement. If you've got kids or are really light might be worth looking into. The Demo guys have RRDs now if your looking for a lesson.
I'll have to check those out. I've been SUP'ing for a couple years now, but I was looking for one that I could just leave at the cottage, so that I don't have to schlep it back and forth.

RSS

Forum

Wind Talk

Anything Related to Wind and Water Sports

287 discussions

Session Report

Post About a Recent Session, or Plan One

145 discussions

Windsurfing Launches

Post Info, Directions, and Photos about Launches in MI and the Great Lakes

18 discussions

Gear 4 Sale or WTB

Sell Your Gear, or Find Stuff

173 discussions

DaNews

Hit Count Since 4-7-2010

© 2024   Created by Brian.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

.ningbar {background-image:url("http://webdeveloper.com/animations/holiday/christmas/gifs/xmas_light.gif");background-repeat:repeat-x;} div#xn_bar_menu:before{ content: ""!important; position: absolute!important; width: 100%!important; height: 35px!important; left: 0%!important; z-index:9999!important; background: url(http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/964749975?profile=original); background-repeat:repeat-x!important; top: 25px!important;}