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Monday, December 17, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
A great read from Mike Fox
In my life I have had the fortune/opprotunity to hang out, party, and vacation
with actors, actresses, rock stars, comedians, professional athletes and I do
enjoy being with them, I am not star struck for sure, but I enjoy the time
and getting to know special people, what makes them successful, what drives
them, what do they want out of life. There are times when I am very envious
and then there are times I would never trade my simpler life for theirs ever.
The fame and fortune does not come with out a cost, and I like to fly under
the radar as much as I can. And as most of my good friends know I really
enjoy hanging out with my buddies, real people, those I grew up with, have
similar values and backgrounds, salt of the earth people. I am not a silver
spoon loving kind of guy, I suppose I am much harder and judgmental on those
who did not have to work for it but instead were given it.
So here is my latest star story:
I was surfing in DOH to TOH (15-20' faces) on the NS Friday in front of my
home and Kelly Slater was out, he is just such a special surfer, one of a
kind, no big ego or agro attitude in the water, his surfing takes care of all
that for him, besides ego is just an expression of insecurity which he does
not possess, and to watch him surf is incredible, up close to see his body
language, focus, fluidity, intensity, wave knowledge, timing, selection and
power. He had gotten some really fun waves this afternoon, he was doing things in sections I would just be trying to make. I was sitting on the shoulder taking the
smaller ones the DOH's to warm up and get my confidence going. Kelly had just
gotten a nice one from the point a TOH, I was about 50 yds in and on the
shoulder, a few more rolled thru and I paddled further out and into the peak,
and then it was my turn, grabbing a TOH and dropping in, weightless for a
second or two then the hook up, the speed was awesome, dropping to the
bottom, I set my rail for my turn and looked towards the top, the wall was
setting up a very good, big, long, section. Looking ahead to set my line I
turned high on the face, the high line is the fast line and I love to stick it
hard in there and pump for every last bit of speed I can get, man was I flying down the line, not bad for a 55 year old part time surfer, I felt good, although I
could tell I was still rusty and my form was a bit shaky from not surfing big NS waves since last April, that's when Slater appeared in my fore vision, he was paddling up the face about 25 yds ahead and he had stopped, ok hesitated and he looked to me for a second that he was going to turn and go, so I looked at him and smiled and shook my head to say no way buddy, I am coming thru!!! The wave was great, long fast and fun! I paddled back out and sat outside. Soon Slater paddled back out as he had of course caught another macking set wave and I turned to look at him, he smiled at me as he paddled by and said, that was such a nice wave, there was so much room on it for a moment I wanted to join you! I smiled and said, yea it was a good one, but I’m glad you did not! The next night I took my friend and old businesses associate’s son and new wife to diner in Haleiwa and at the table next to us, well yes KS. We sat down ordered a drink and then he looked over at the table, maybe it was a double take or maybe he was just thinking another old guy surfer. I did not say a word, as I was with the real star, the real hero, Derek is 28 and in the Army, recently stationed on Oahu, he has done two tours in Afghanistan for a total of 27 months!!!! He has just resigned for a third tour of nine months. His beautiful wife Kaleen there beside him loving and supporting a man who has dedicated his life to serving our country and risking his life so that we can live in freedom and hopefully spread freedom in the world. So that we can surf, play, love and live. Now for sure KS is a star in my mind but I could not help to think that Derek is just as much if not more of a star for all he has done!!!! Thank you Derek
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Mike Fox on 1984 record breaking Molokai team!
Blast from the past!!
Molokai 1984
The Outrigger Canoe Club's No.1 crew in the Leilani koa canoe set a new record time of 5:18:19 . The crew members were Bob Riley, Bill Bright, Ed Pickering, Marc Haine, Kevin Olds, Brant Ackerman, MIKE FOX, Henry Ayau and Keone Downing. Steve Scott, men's head coach did a terrific job. He was assisted by Walter Guild, who added guidance and spirit.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Boardworks Infinity Cutthroat 12'6" SUP race plug
The long anticipated Infinity Slater Trout Cutthroat 12'6" race SUP is now heading to the factory for TEC-V production. Available this spring along with the 14' Whiplash.
Look for these exciting new race SUP's in 2013 at finer SUP and paddle shops.
Along with these production models, Infinity also offers a complete line of US built customs.
Thanks to all of the crew at Infinity, as well as Slater Trout for the countless hours of R&D that went into bringing us these awesome new designs!
12'6" X 28"
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Mike Harvey runs us through the new Badfish Re-Leash
Mike Harvey runs us through the Re-Leash designed by the crew at Badfish Standup Paddle in Salida, CO. This will be the leash to have when SUPing or surfing on rivers. Featuring a quick release snap shackle for easy separation when needed, and a light duty caribeaner to clip the leash close to your hand for easy access. Available in finer paddle shops this spring and summer....
Monday, May 14, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Norm Hann with a review of the K-20 finishing pump for inflatable SUP's
Another great review from our Boardworks Canada ambassador, Norm Hann. This time Norm runs us through the K-20 finishing pump. This is a must have accessory for SUP inflatables.
Thanks for this great info Norm!
Check out Norms blog at;
http://mountainsurfadventures.blogspot.com
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Tha Badfish Boardworks "Re-Leash" is almost ready!
The "Re-Leash" from Badfish in 6' and 9' leashes are coming to fruition.
Boardworks launches website for the Show Up and Blow Up Tour
Boardworks launches new website for the Show Up and Blow Up Tour. Up to 15 stops including a chance to try SUP for the first time, river and flatwater SUP demos, fun races and more.
This tour includes the 2nd annual Weber River Show Up and Blow Up SUP Cross.
Click the link below to check out the new site!
Monday, May 7, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Sneak peek at the shaping plug for the new Boardworks/ Infinity/ Slater Trout 14'
Here is a first look at the shaping plug for the new production 14' Boardworks-Infinity-Slater Trout model. Slater and the boys at Infinity spent countless hours testing, built many protos, and have fine tuned it into this final "Magic" design. PR
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