August 25th, 2008
Stand Up paddle Surf during your Hawaii Vacation
Aloha! My newest venture, along with many other Kama’aina’s and Malahini’s as well, is the stand up paddle surfing.. Its a blend of surfing and paddling, and is an excellent core work out. Board sizes range from 12′ length x 34" width x 5" thickness.. Of course, wider, thicker boards provide more stability.
Because this is a newer sport in the islands, many board vendors are more than willing to meet you at the beach with a quiver of boards in all sizes.. which is the best way to find your perfect match. I started with the wider, thicker boards, then quickly realized that a good core workout should not be easy, so changed to the 28" or 29" width x 4" thick, this is lighter too.. making it easier to get going and get into the waves.
Traveling with these boards on my car roof rack, allows me to go anywhere..we train for speed at Ala Moana, sprinting against each other , then head out to Cock-a Roach Bay (near Sea Life Park) or Haleiwa for moving ocean & wave action, as waves, ocean bumps are much more difficult providing a work out from head to toe.
I hope you get a chance to try this on your next visit to paradise..its ideal for everyone of all ages.
Give me a call..and I’ll hook you up!
A hui hou..
Kalei Javellana
1-800-843-8771 Ext. 31
