How on earth have these entirely different activities – motorcycling and surfing, become a big part of today’s surf culture? Take Deux Ex Machina for example – a popular surf counterculture brand that specializes in moto/surf/snow and bicycles. Every true surfer knows about Deux Ex Machina. There’s also the Wheels and Waves that’s held in …
Both kayaks and paddleboards offer a ton of freedom and fun on the water. They can be used for all-around paddling, transportation, for fishing and touring. They go so far together that they can be used in the whitewater! But, there are some major differences between the two. In terms of recreational activities – kayaks …
Average SWIMMING speed: 1.7 knots / 2 mph / 3.2 km/h Average KAYAKING speed: 2 knots / 2.3 mph / 3.7 km/h Average PADDLEBOARDING speed: 3–4 knots / 3.5–4.6 mph / 5.6 – 7.4 km/h Average ROWBOAT speed: 3–4 knots / 3.5–4.6 mph / 5.6 – 7.4 km/h Maximum ROWBOAT speed: 12.1 knots / 14 …
The inflatable paddleboard, or actually any blow-up/air-filled platform has one major weakness that also happens to be its biggest advantage. Due to the fact that stand up paddleboards made of PVC plastic can fold into a large backpack, and inflated up to 10’6″ x 32″ x 6″ on average at 15PSI – they are always …
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Among the 20 different types of bicycles out there, it’s the cruiser that is the most popular among surfers and paddleboarders. What’s there not to like about a bike that’s mainly built for comfort and ease of use? After all, that’s often what most cyclists are after in a bicycle – to commute freely and …
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Have you thought about getting paid for surfing, and not by competing, but by simply sharing your knowledge of this one of the most rewarding sports out there? If so, you’ve come to the right place as we’ll be overlooking some of the ways to make your dream come true and live the surf lifestyle, …
The history of stand-up paddleboarding is believed to have originated out of large watercraft used for fishing, transportation, and later for lifeguarding. In this review, we are going to divide the history of people paddling on large boards into two categories: Historic and Modern. Modern (20th century) Historic. (from 1000 B.C.) Roots of paddleboarding date …
Paddleboard, known as the stand-up paddleboard (SUP), is sporting and leisure equipment, a vessel that’s designed to be propelled on the waterline by a single-bladed paddle. Paddling is mainly done on the paddleboard while standing at the center part of the board, while beginner paddlers like to kneel on the board. SUP = Stand-Up Paddleboard …
Water covers approximately 71% of the earth’s surface, and the human body consists of 60% water. It’s normal that we are unconsciously pulled toward the liquid world. Water is an element that many of us have distanced ourselves over time, but luckily, you’ll be up for a pleasant surprise each time you make your way …
The connection between psychedelic drugs (such as LSD and psilocybin mushrooms) and extreme sports is nothing new. In fact, it has been first recorded in ancient Polynesia. These psychedelic plants can offer some positive effects when it comes to modern medicine as well. They can help treat such diseases as alcoholism and depression among others …
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