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Author : Rob Mousley Dehydration is generally regarded as a Bad Thing when paddling. So, if a race is likely to be more than an hour long, paddlers take liquid with them - and where to stow it is a subject of considerable debate. For many, the solution is to tape a bladder to the deck in front of the rudder pedals and to run a pipe back to the seat. Others prefe...

Sunday, 26 February 2006 | 5207 hit(s) |

(5 votes)

22. Point 5 Micro - Kids Surf Ski

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Author : Rob Mousley ...se, and indeed all the existing models, are designed for adults. In K1, there are various "guppy" kayaks - where are the surf skis for kids? Answer: there aren't any. [It's been pointed out to me that Stealth Performance Products in Durban, South Africa sell a kid's ski called a "Stealth Junya". To see their pr......

Sunday, 19 February 2006 | 3854 hit(s) |

(13 votes)

23. Heart Rate Interval Calculator

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Author : Rob Mousley ...is Excel Spreadsheet based calculator handy. The calculator was put together by Shawn Burke of Boston. Shawn may be contacted at canoeber@yahoo.com Here it is: Shawn's HR Range Calculator ...

Saturday, 04 February 2006 | 4209 hit(s) |

(1 vote)

24. Weedless V10 Rudder

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Author : Paul Jacob (by Paul Jacob) The stock rudder for my Epic V10 surfski catches kelp and weeds so I decided to build my own "weedless" rudder as a replacement. Here's how I went about it...

Tuesday, 31 January 2006 | 4707 hit(s) |

(4 votes)

25. Downwind Techniques - by Dawid Mocke

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Author : Dawid Mocke (First published in SA Paddler Jun/Jul 2005) Going downwind is not as easy as some might make it look. It takes lots of practice and definitely a fair bit of experience. Here are a couple of tips to get you on your way.

Friday, 20 January 2006 | 5667 hit(s) |

(15 votes)

26. Long Distance Training Tips from the Champions

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Author : Rob Mousley (by Rob Mousley - updated 15/01/2006) After the 56km 2005 Men’s Health Cape Point Challenge, I asked a couple of the top paddlers how they go about training – for this race and long distance events in general. Here’s what they had to say…

Sunday, 08 January 2006 | 6933 hit(s) |

(13 votes)

27. Surf Techniques - by Dawid Mocke

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Author : Dawid Mocke (First published in SA Paddler, April/May 2005) When it comes to ocean racing there are a number of things that one needs to master to get ahead in the game. One of the biggest challenges facing any paddler is the SURF ZONE…. Here are some pointers which can save you from having a big swim when you least need it…

Wednesday, 21 December 2005 | 6131 hit(s) |

(27 votes)

28. Beginner's Tips: Time & Money

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Author : Nico de Wet (Editor: thanks to Nico de Wet for a fresh viewpoint on Getting Started!) Firstly the assumptions: your leisure time is limited and cash is a factor in your quest to be involved in surfskiing. You are probably a student, young professional trying to impress by burning the midnight oil, or an old fashioned workaholic. So how do you manage to...

Thursday, 15 December 2005 | 12837 hit(s) |

(15 votes)

29. New National Emergency number for NSRI

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Author : Rob Mousley If you're paddling on the open ocean, it's generally considered a Good Thing to be carrying a mobile phone in a waterproof pouch (like the Aquapac). But, who do you call? The National Sea Rescue Institiute has a new emergency number valid for the entire country: 082911. Memorise it. And store it in your mobile phone's

Saturday, 10 December 2005 | 2339 hit(s) |

(1 vote)

30. Leashes: When, What, How & Why

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Author : Rob Mousley (By Rob Mousley) A perennial debate in Surf Ski circles is about the use (or not) of leashes. This article discusses: When you should consider using a leash What types of leash are available How you use a leash Why you should you use a leash

Friday, 09 December 2005 | 5385 hit(s) |

(5 votes)

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