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11. Winglets for the V10

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Author : Dale Lippstreu [Editor: Dale Lippstreu is a paddler and craftsman of note. In this article he describes how he's improved the V10 rudder by adding winglets to improve performance, particularly in downwind conditions] Downwind paddling in big conditions is for me what might be politely called a "development area". This is not an unimpo...

Wednesday, 13 September 2006 | 6022 hit(s) |

(6 votes)

12. Nutrition: Carbohydrates 101

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Author : Shelly Meltzer and Cecily Fuller (courtesy of Fast Fuel) Think you know your arb from your carb? Well did you know, for example, that 9 jelly babies will provide the same amount of carbohydrate as a litre of low-fat milk or a cup of baked beans? And exactly how many carbs should you be taking in during the days leading up to your big event? Shelly Meltzer and Cecily Fuller, authors of ‘Eati...

Wednesday, 02 August 2006 | 4578 hit(s) |

(3 votes)

13. Tip: Juice stowage inside Fenn XT.

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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 | 5214 hit(s) |

(5 votes)

14. 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 | 3861 hit(s) |

(13 votes)

15. 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 | 4710 hit(s) |

(4 votes)

16. 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 | 2343 hit(s) |

(1 vote)

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