This is brilliant. I paddle in Singapore by the shore line where there are currents due to underwater terrain (rocks and reefs) and notice this doesn’t work as well due to opposing currents. Is that something you’ve ever noticed anywhere, or is it purely technique I’m lacking, I wonder..? Been working hard at it and shall keep trying.
Currents can make a big difference. If you have a good wind swell going against the current, it can make the waves steeper and more fun to ride but also slows you down.
@@blueplanetsurf thanks. Times like this I just feel the lift as the swells pass under me, moving forward proves to be a big challenge no matter how fast or hard or deep I paddle (almost feels like I’m stuck in a current that won’t let me move forward). Or as I said, perhaps it’s technique I’m lacking that I need to work on.
Look at the bumps in front of you and try follow a steep bump backside forming in front of you, it will fell like it’s pulling you along when you are riding the bump. 🤙🏼
Hi Daniel, the summer has the most consistent E/NE trade winds. In the winter, the wind direction is less consistent but if you are flexible, there are other runs for other wind directions and if there is no wind, we usually have great waves somewhere on Oahu for all levels, and flat water paddling. This is the wind report I like to check and it's pretty accurate one week out: www.windguru.cz/20449 For more information on downwind coaching sessions, please visit: blueplanetsurf.com/products/downwind-sup-coaching-hawaii-kai-to-kahala/
really a novice here so excuse me if this sounds stupid... For getting back to where you started... it's just straight paddling through on comming swells right? I wouldn't think there's any ride assist of surfing the swell when you're going against it. comments?
Hi Louis, it's the downwind part that's fun, so we shuttle cars. We usually meet at the finish, load the boards on a trailer or take a few cars to the start and finish back at the cars. The regular Hawaii Kai to Kaimana downwinder we do is about 8 miles which takes a little over an hour to do, if you had to paddle back upwind it would take 6-10 hours of hard paddling into the wind, not so much fun, haha. In lighter wind conditions, paddling upwind is good training but the amount of time you get to go downwind is very short in comparison and usually not enough to develop good skills.
No, I used to be but I overcame the fear of sharks a long time ago, sharks are always out there but unlike in the movies, they are not interested in eating us. I actually made a video about it:
Speed varies from 5 to 12 mph and yes about 7 mph average on a good day. Here is the GPS track of a typical Hawaii Kai downwinder: connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1498435887
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Thank you! demystifies the concept in a really clear way. Sharing with my local SUP group!
Thank you for sharing and I'm glad to hear it's helpful!
No one does it like you guys 🤙🏽
🙏thank you!🤙🏼🤙🏼
I like this..... well done!! Glide on!
Thank you Susie, see you at the Olukai race!
Nice tips
This is brilliant. I paddle in Singapore by the shore line where there are currents due to underwater terrain (rocks and reefs) and notice this doesn’t work as well due to opposing currents. Is that something you’ve ever noticed anywhere, or is it purely technique I’m lacking, I wonder..? Been working hard at it and shall keep trying.
Currents can make a big difference. If you have a good wind swell going against the current, it can make the waves steeper and more fun to ride but also slows you down.
@@blueplanetsurf thanks. Times like this I just feel the lift as the swells pass under me, moving forward proves to be a big challenge no matter how fast or hard or deep I paddle (almost feels like I’m stuck in a current that won’t let me move forward). Or as I said, perhaps it’s technique I’m lacking that I need to work on.
You need pretty strong winds for downwinders to work well, 15 knots or more to catch bumps, and a good downwind board.
How can I recognize a bump or good bump? 🙏🙏
Look at the bumps in front of you and try follow a steep bump backside forming in front of you, it will fell like it’s pulling you along when you are riding the bump. 🤙🏼
what time of year does this run work? is it pretty consistent?
planning some downwind holidays :)
Hi Daniel, the summer has the most consistent E/NE trade winds. In the winter, the wind direction is less consistent but if you are flexible, there are other runs for other wind directions and if there is no wind, we usually have great waves somewhere on Oahu for all levels, and flat water paddling. This is the wind report I like to check and it's pretty accurate one week out: www.windguru.cz/20449
For more information on downwind coaching sessions, please visit: blueplanetsurf.com/products/downwind-sup-coaching-hawaii-kai-to-kahala/
really a novice here so excuse me if this sounds stupid... For getting back to where you started... it's just straight paddling through on comming swells right? I wouldn't think there's any ride assist of surfing the swell when you're going against it. comments?
Hi Louis, it's the downwind part that's fun, so we shuttle cars. We usually meet at the finish, load the boards on a trailer or take a few cars to the start and finish back at the cars. The regular Hawaii Kai to Kaimana downwinder we do is about 8 miles which takes a little over an hour to do, if you had to paddle back upwind it would take 6-10 hours of hard paddling into the wind, not so much fun, haha. In lighter wind conditions, paddling upwind is good training but the amount of time you get to go downwind is very short in comparison and usually not enough to develop good skills.
Are there foils on these boards?
No these are regular downwind SUP boards without foils
What camera did you use to film this, and where was it attached?
Part of the video was shot with a GoPro session camera mounted to the bill of my hat, the aerial footage was shot from a DJI Phantom 4 drone.
Are you not afraid of sharks paddling that far away from the coast?
No, I used to be but I overcame the fear of sharks a long time ago, sharks are always out there but unlike in the movies, they are not interested in eating us. I actually made a video about it:
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whats your speed? 7 miles per hour?
Speed varies from 5 to 12 mph and yes about 7 mph average on a good day. Here is the GPS track of a typical Hawaii Kai downwinder: connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1498435887