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Gliders....
- Thread starter VaB
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Yeah I won’t go 23” wide on anytbing and I imagine my shoulders are wider than yours.
too big a board and it feels like I’m gonna tear my shoulders out.
Buzzy and his board look fcuken good, aye!
Fwiw, here are my tips for minimising shoulder wear when on longer boards:
- don't paddle like a loon for anything you might catch
- start your paddling in a 'low gear': shallow, quick strokes with vertical hand position until that heavy board picks up some steam
- focus on good positioning rather than lots of paddling
Not exactly rocket science, but that has worked for me.
Fwiw, here are my tips for minimising shoulder wear when on longer boards:
- don't paddle like a loon for anything you might catch
- start your paddling in a 'low gear': shallow, quick strokes with vertical hand position until that heavy board picks up some steam
- focus on good positioning rather than lots of paddling
Not exactly rocket science, but that has worked for me.
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guys who only ride shortboards have some misconceptions about bigger boards.
covering more ground and catching more waves means you are paddling a lot more.
beach breaks. getting caught inside. can be like alligator wrestling.
next time you get the chance watch the lifeguards paddling rescue boards out into heavy conditions. it'll give you a good idea how to negotiate big boards in the surf zone.
but really for the 26liter boys, all tips and tricks aside, there is no substitute for upper body strength
covering more ground and catching more waves means you are paddling a lot more.
beach breaks. getting caught inside. can be like alligator wrestling.
next time you get the chance watch the lifeguards paddling rescue boards out into heavy conditions. it'll give you a good idea how to negotiate big boards in the surf zone.
but really for the 26liter boys, all tips and tricks aside, there is no substitute for upper body strength
Maz makes some good points
The first few strokes to get a big board moving can really put some torque on your shoulders/back muscles - get the big boy moving before putting full power into your strokes
The first few strokes to get a big board moving can really put some torque on your shoulders/back muscles - get the big boy moving before putting full power into your strokes
Yeah, I get over eager to feel the glide and usually floor it through first gear.
once I’m up to speed, I love the feeling of the glide and keep paddling hard and eventually blow my load.
I guess moderation is key.
once I’m up to speed, I love the feeling of the glide and keep paddling hard and eventually blow my load.
I guess moderation is key.
Yeah, I don't get the shoulder complaints. Though every once in a while I'll take the longboard out in real surf and it a whole different workout, with getting it out through the surf, paddling all over the place and catching everything. Alligator wrestling!
I make into more of a sprint to beat the wave before it breaks type workout.Yeah, I don't get the shoulder complaints. Though every once in a while I'll take the longboard out in real surf and it a whole different workout, with getting it out through the surf, paddling all over the place and catching everything. Alligator wrestling!
this is a beauty
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first not freezing session of the year and my arms are toast. some fun waves but a little to peaky for the 11'0. Anyone having luck with smaller gliders? in the 8-9'0 range? What about smaller?
yes 8'0 mitsven. Does everything I want it to, including being small enough surf like a midlength from the tail when desired.
this is a beauty
Tyler Warren - 9’11” Big Fish - sporting goods - by owner - sale
Tyler Warren - big fish 9’11” x 23” x 3” Excellent condition. No dings, no repairs, only some minor pressures on deck from a few sessions. Beautiful redwood stringer. Overall a beautiful board. Firm...orangecounty.craigslist.org
agreed