Pipes

Introducing KIALOA's new SUP the Pipes. Although designed for women we're finding that their men seem to digg it as well. Our friend Casso in Australia has some fun with his wife's new Pipes. He "borrows" it while she's at work. :)

www.australianpaddlesurfer.com.au

Friends of ASV

"A Tale About Bros Not Pros" I like that title. This is a new release DVD from KIALOA rider Ken Wilson of AwesomSurfVideos.com. Ken is a surfer from the Oregon Coast who recently won a record breaking 4 trophies from the Noll Longboard Classic.

Check out the DVD by getting a copy from the Oregon Surf Shop.

Cold Stroke Classic in Wilmington, NC

Meg and Dave Chun, founders and owners of KIALOA Paddles, are at the Cold Stroke Classic this weekend in Wilmington, North Carolina. Cold is definitely and apt title this year as they are currently experiencing freezing weather. The SUP races start at noon on Jan. 9 at Dockside Restaurant & Marina, 1308 Airlie Road and tonight there is a pre race dinner where Chuck Patterson is the key speaker. Paddlers will do a 3.5-mile recreational course or a seven-mile “elite” course. The race is put on by Coastal Urge and proceeds benefit the Cape Fear Surf­rider Foundation.

Stay tuned to KIALOA's blog, facebook and twitter to get results!

Young Bobbie Cooper Takes Home Some Hardware

Bobbie Cooper is one of KIALOA's young sponsors in the UK. She won the BSUPA Championships in 2008 and is well on her way to a repeat victory this year. The first in the British SUP contest series started last weekend and Bobbie placed in several Categories. The 17 year old placed first in Womens Sprint and Wave Expression while taking second in the Women's distance.

Good job Bobbie! We'll keep checking in with her throughout the season.

SUP Beach Clean Up in North Carolina

Coastal Urge organized the first SUP Cleanup in Wilmington, NC to help clean up the beaches and marshes. A popular place for boaters sometimes the trash doesn't make it all the way to that elusive recepticle called a TRASH CAN, or BIN as the English say, and much of it washes on shore to litter the beaches. Local paddlers came together on a windy and rainy spring morning to clean up Money Island.

"We picked up so much trash we ran out of trash bags! We hope you can join us on April 25th for the next SUP Clean up," says Jeoffrey Nathan of Coastal Urge.

We hope this effort inspires more beach Clean Ups! Let us at KIALOA know of any efforts you are making to keep your beaches and coastal waters clean! We would love to help promote your efforts on our blog and website.

KIALOA's New Adjustable Stand Up Paddle

KIALOA Paddles Introduces the New Adjustable Hinalea Stand Up Paddle

The Sage words of Gerry Lopez, "Don't forget the beginners," are the inspiration for KIALOA's stand-up paddle Hinalea. Featuring a foam-core blade and edged in Dynel, the Hinalea is tough enough to stand up to years of use. Add a bomber shaft of anodized seamless 6061-T6 aluminum and you have the perfect blend of lightness and durability. But the most exciting feature of the Hinalea is its 12 inches of adjustability. Lengthen or shorten the paddle to fit your entire family or let it grow with your young stand-up paddler.

The Hinalea is available in two sizes to cover the full range. Small covers from 62-74 and Large covers from 74-86

Blade width: 8 1/16th
Blade length 16 1/2
Surface area: 100 sq inches
Price : $199.00

Press Release

SUP Getting Some Big Press

Huntington Beach California was host to the Corona SUP Challenge on July 27th. An estimated 100,000 people were watching the event putting Stand Up Paddle Surfing on the map. Competing were some of the most notable names in surfing but it was Noah Shimabukuro with his KIALOA Nalu surf paddle that won the day.

For more info on the event visit http://www.surftech.com/

Congratulations Noah!

Touching Base With Justin De Bree

Justin De Bree is being interviewed by FOX in the photo above. Justin is "Standing Up" for the Skin Cancer Foundation. His goal is to paddle on his surfboard at least 35 miles a day from Key Biscayne, FL to St. Mary's, Georgia. His journey will begin on June 19th and end on July 4th. Please visit his page at the Skin Cancer Foudation's website.

Justin told us in an e-mail that "I have just been training like crazy...the interview was awesome. Florida is real excited about my journey." KIALOA is too and very proud to have helped him!

11 year old Noah Yap with his Shaka!

Here is a video of young Noah Yap being filmed by his grandfather. Noah is 11 an has been surfing with an SUP for about 8 months now in Maui, HI. We are so proud he has been using a KIALOA Shaka Pu'u!


May 2, 2008 Noah having fun SUP on Maui from Byron Yap on Vimeo

I hope you enjoy the video.

Introducing kialoasurf.com

We now have a dedicated website for SUP. Check out KialoaSurf.com for some Cool Stuff about everyone's favorite new sport. We are continually working on this site an adding new photos and articles. If you have any feedback or content it would be well received. Choose contact us on the bottom of the website to do so.

Thanks for your support and have a beautiful day on the water!

Mel Puu Interview

The Mel Puu video interview is available at Stand up Paddle Surfing Magazine. Check it out.

Cranking On KIALOA's Shaka Pu'u

Stand Up Paddle Surfing Magazine has given KIALOA a little teaser of their Mel Puu video interview. Here he is cranking on the Shaka Pu'u, KIALOA's SUP that was designed and tested with much help from Mel Puu. Visit their site for more information and the upcoming interview.

Dave Chun's Interview

Dave Chun was interviewed by Evan Leong of http://www.standuppaddlesurf.net/ in December. Dave very eloquently explains the evolution of the surf paddle why KIALOA's Paddles are available in different shapes and sizes. This is the first of four parts to the interview, check out the rest at YouTube.