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		<title>Hawaiian Island Stand Up Paddle Boards World Finals</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surfing is a sport which fascinates most of the water sports lovers by providing the thrill of surfing along the high waves is unexplainable. Stand up paddle board surfing traces its roots to Hawaii, where it became a huge hit &#8230; <a href="http://www.elixirboardco.com/news/hawaiian-island-stand-up-paddle-boards-world-finals/">// Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Surfing is a sport which fascinates most of the water sports lovers by providing the thrill of surfing along the high waves is unexplainable. <strong>Stand up paddle board </strong>surfing traces its roots to Hawaii, where it became a huge hit amongst the travelers and from there it started spreading out to the beaches of the whole world.  To be honest, it is not just the thrill that makes it a desirous sport but the agile movements of the person on the board that makes anyone want to get up there and do the same moves.</p>
<p>Many of us try to race along the leaping waves and swiftly maneuver them, but we fail and hope that some propelling force could bring out the desired results. that is how exactly people resorted to paddling their boards to get the necessary push and before anyone knew it turned into a popular sport called <strong>stand up paddle board</strong> surfing or ‘Hoe he&#8217;e nalu’. <strong>Stand up Paddle Board manufacturers</strong> feel that since the board is not so different from the regular surfing board, people prefer to choose a <strong>stand up paddle board</strong> even for surfing without a paddle.</p>
<p>Even <strong>Stand up paddle Board manufacturers</strong> feel that this form of surfing is very easy to learn and perhaps that explains the reason why beginners choose to go for this sport. The best part about having a paddle by your side is you do not have to wait for the swell and can propel your board on your own. With the Hawaii Island finals around the corner you can find another reason to splurge on <strong>stand up paddle Boards.</strong>  The Hawaii Island finals draw surfing enthusiasts from all parts of the world and this year it will be held at Naniloa Volcanoes Resort. This is one moment <strong>Stand up Board manufacturers</strong> look forward to, since during this time their surfing boards sell like hotcakes.</p>
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		<title>World Paddle Association Approves North California Surf</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exclusive stand up paddlers will perform a beach start styled the Le Mans way, daring the open Atlantic Ocean, the race will start on Saturday November 19th battling through the Masonboro Inlet straits navigating through the channels behind the Island &#8230; <a href="http://www.elixirboardco.com/news/world-paddle-association-approves-north-california-surf/">// Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Exclusive stand up paddlers will perform a beach start styled the Le Mans way, daring the open Atlantic Ocean, the race will start on Saturday November 19<sup>th</sup>  battling through the Masonboro Inlet straits navigating through the channels behind the Island Masonboro before reaching the victory line for the North California to Sound challenge.</p>
<p>A flat water completion, for an immediate paddler, will board form the beach on the sound side and traverse deep water channels and canals for around four miles encompassing Wrightsville’s Harbor Island. At the event various stand up paddle boards from different stand up paddle board manufacturers will be on display and the event will also feature stand up paddle board sales.</p>
<p>Both the races promise great spectator events, surf and sound and will takeoff from the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Registration fee is $60 and will include welcome reception, on November 18<sup>th</sup> and entry into one of the race either elite or immediate, the awards ceremony is scheduled on November 19<sup>th</sup> Saturday. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first male and female participant who finishes the Surf to Sound Challenge. Prize of each class will be awarded in both the events.</p>
<p>Also featured on the event is the Waterman’s Expo on Saturday from 12 noon to 6 p.m., the water expo will display, free open public event, will showcase the local retailers specializing in stand-up paddle boards, kayaking, surf, sailing and fishing merchandise equipment and outer wear. Demonstrations of advanced paddle techniques and fly castings by some on the noted stand up paddle board manufacturers, included.</p>
<p>The proceeds and stand up paddle boards sale will be given by the stand up paddle board manufacturer to Masonboro, a nonprofit that braces the co-existence of human recreation and wildlife habitats in the island located between the Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach in the Southeastern parts of North Carolina.</p>
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		<title>Laird Hamilton set to Join Puma Ocean Racing Team</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Laird Hamilton is set join Puma Ocean Racing Team powered by BERG honorary and will be the 12th crew member at the even in Alicante, Spain, which is scheduled on November 4th to 5th ,on Friday and Saturday, for the &#8230; <a href="http://www.elixirboardco.com/news/laird-hamilton-set-to-join-puma-ocean-racing-team/">// Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Laird Hamilton is set join Puma Ocean Racing Team powered by BERG honorary and will be the 12<sup>th</sup> crew member at the even in Alicante, Spain, which is scheduled on November 4<sup>th</sup> to 5<sup>th</sup> ,on Friday and Saturday, for the kick of Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012.</p>
<p>Hamilton on Friday will participate in free stand up paddle boarding demonstrations, and Saturday will join the PUMA’s crew for the first leg start, diving of the boat as they head towards Cape Town’s next port in South Africa.</p>
<p>Hamilton, a professional surfer, and PUMA introduced the PUMA/Liard stand up paddle board in June, a limited edition carbon fiber made stand up paddle board. The board features the same features as the Volvo 70 boat design both ergonomically and light weight, the yacht is set to participate in around the world in nine months Volvo Ocean Race. Hamilton and Juan Kouyoumdjian are the standup paddle board manufacturers, who created the unique stand up paddle board.</p>
<p>Juan K is the master mind after PUMA’s Mar Mostro and also the designer of the previous two victorious Volvo Ocean Race boats Ericsson 4 and ABM AMBRO. Juan K is also the key designer of boats for Artemis Racing Team for the 34<sup>th</sup> Americas event.</p>
<p>Juan was born in Buenos Aires in Argentina, his inspiration to study naval culture was due to his passion for sailing and attained a degree in small craft and yacht design. Today, his firm Juan Yacht Design, Valencia based, is composed of a diverse team that is specialized in designing high performance racing yachts and is also a well-known stand up paddle board manufacturer.</p>
<p>Made in the U.S. by Clear Carbon and Components, the paddle board marks the first design innovation used in stand-up paddleboards. Selected retailers will be selling these stand up paddle boards from them alongside other selected stand up paddle board manufacturers starting January next year.</p>
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		<title>Appleby &amp; Baxter Clinch Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle Elite Competition</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Connor Baxter, 17 of Maui won his career’s first major stand up paddle competition on Sept 24 in California’s Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle. In the most thrilling stand up paddle boards’ completion, Baxter went up against &#8230; <a href="http://www.elixirboardco.com/news/appleby-baxter-clinch-rainbow-sandals-battle-of-the-paddle-elite-competition/">// Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Connor Baxter, 17 of Maui won his career’s first major stand up paddle competition on Sept 24 in California’s Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle. In the most thrilling stand up paddle boards’ completion, Baxter went up against some of the world’s best. Baxter’s biggest stand up paddle boards competitor was Jamie Mitchell of Australia who is the 10x world paddleboard champion. Other completion was from Danny Ching of California, who is California’s defending Paddle champion. Stand up paddle board reviews at the championship were all praises for the 17 year old paddle boarder, who made the competition look silly.</p>
<p>In the women’s elite stand up paddle boards competition, Candice Appleby won for the fourth successive year, without giving her competitors a chance to fight back. All Elite the competitors of stand up paddle boards were competing under a completely new qualifying round format. The racers had to begin with paddling down a 2 mile qualifier before beginning the 3 mile buoy course for the championship. After considering at the increased number of competitors and after considering stand up paddle board reviews, the judges decided to go in for the extended qualifying round.</p>
<p>Baxter along with Ching and Mitchell were the first ones to complete their qualifying round and break away from the other 80 competitors. These three elite stand up paddle boarders fought a ferocious battle to the finish line, each trading for the first spot on the three lap course. Buoy turns and surf riding was made critical, which made the race much more competitive. At the end Baxter finished in a time of 43:52 min, followed close second by Mitchell with 43:55 and Chingcame close at third with 44:00 minutes.  Stand up paddle board reviews were all good for the three top finishers in the men’s and women’s section.</p>
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		<title>Stand up Paddle Boarding &#8211; an Activity That Attracts People From Far and Wide</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In ancient times, a person would travel across water using a stand up paddle board. Originally, the stand up paddle board was shaped like a canoe. In its current form, the stand up paddle board has taken its design from &#8230; <a href="http://www.elixirboardco.com/news/stand-up-paddle-boarding-an-activity-that-attracts-people-from-far-and-wide/">// Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In ancient times, a person would travel across water using a stand up  paddle board. Originally, the stand up paddle board was shaped like a canoe. In its current form, the stand up paddle board has taken its design from the Hawaiian paddles.</p>
<p>Called Hoe he’enalu, stand up paddle surfing is the fastest growing sport in Hawaii. Tourists inadvertently look for stand up paddle boards for sale when in Hawaii. The draw of this sport is undeniable. Even the person with the least interest in this sport will want to try paddling on water in Hawaii.</p>
<p>At present the surfing industry across the world is developing stand up boards for all types of water bodies, be it the sea, lake or river. Soon you might see such stand up paddle boards for sale in your local sports store. And no, you won’t need an ocean to go paddling.</p>
<p>Most developments are coming from Europe. Stand up paddle surfing is a fantastic sport that has carved its own niche there. Since there aren’t many beaches in Europe, the need of the hour was to make paddle boards for sale that go well on rivers and lakes.</p>
<p>Stand up paddle boarding or surfing is a sport that can be enjoyed by anyone. All you need is water. Even a swimming pool will do. Unlike the conventional thoughts of high-waves and tidal dunes, stand up paddle boarding may give you the same sense of enjoyment on placid waters too.</p>
<p>There are plenty of artificial water parks with artificial waves where you may practice the art of stand up paddle surfing. Being a family sport, it helps people get together and help each other out of troubled waters! Stand up paddle boarding, if practiced with the right equipment and techniques, can be a lifetime activity that may never cease to amaze.</p>
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		<title>Stand Up Paddle Boarding &#8211; The New Way to Stay Fit in a Fun Way</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[For a change, addiction is no longer a taboo word. Being addicted to stand up paddle boards and surfing is actually a healthy trend. The addiction is so high that one may even dedicate half of his/her lifetime to this &#8230; <a href="http://www.elixirboardco.com/news/stand-up-paddle-boarding-the-new-way-to-stay-fit-in-a-fun-way/">// Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For a change, addiction is no longer a taboo word. Being addicted to stand up paddle boards and surfing is actually a healthy trend. The addiction is so high that one may even dedicate half of his/her lifetime to this activity.</p>
<p>You can get started with the sport when you buy some suitable stand up paddle boards. Use stand up paddle board reviews on internet discussion forums to find the best dealer of stand up paddle boards. Stand up paddle board reviews are more or less credible. From this stand up paddle board reviews, make your decision going by the majority of opinions.</p>
<p>Apart from the board and paddle, you will need a wetsuit. Learn to wear wetsuits and get flexible in them. Don’t worry if you are obese. Wetsuits make even the fattest, the fittest! And we’d bet that if you took stand up paddle boarding seriously, you will look half-way like a seasoned surfer in a year’s time.</p>
<p>Give yourself professional training. Enroll in a pro-surf club. Pick up the nuances of the sport. You will be assisted in the finer details of posture, wave positioning, wave judgment, and general water awareness. You will understand when to surf and when not to. Your mind gets tuned in with the vagaries and behavior of the ocean. When the ocean beckons, you’d know when it’s the right time to go surfing.</p>
<p>Newcomers can benefit by using longboards to get a feel of the real thing. Longboarding is the initial training given to novice paddle boarders. Before starting a stand up paddle boarding course, longboarding is recommended. Longboarding uses a lengthened board that offers more stability, but less speed across the water. It is primarily used for getting people accustomed to balancing themselves on water.</p>
<p>Stand up paddle boarding is a great activity to do. You can spend your spare time in no better manner than stand up paddle boarding.</p>
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		<title>Stand Up Paddle Boards – State of Surfin</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stand up paddle board surfing has been around for a while now. Originally a Hawaiian pastime (some say stand up paddle boards first originated in Polynesia), it’s become a worldwide phenomenon – even athletes these days are choosing to cross &#8230; <a href="http://www.elixirboardco.com/news/stand-up-paddle-boards-state-of-surfin/">// Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stand up paddle board surfing has been around for a while now. Originally a Hawaiian pastime (some say stand up paddle boards first originated in Polynesia), it’s become a worldwide phenomenon – even athletes these days are choosing to cross train via stand up paddle boarding. What’s cool about it is that you don’t need waves to use a stand up paddle board – just a board, a paddle, and a fairly large bit of water. It’s pretty easy to learn, too – all you really need is a decent sense of balance, and the basic requirement of all surfers – a love of water.</p>
<p>Modern technology has completely changed the way we make things – and stand up paddle boards are no exception. Full wooden boards gave way to hollow, epoxy coated ones carved from lighter woods, such as balsa – although these days, the preferred material is usually expanded polystyrene foam for the core, with a glass reinforced plastic surface. Also, since stand up paddle boards are designed more for steering than surfboards, a stand up paddle board will usually have one to three fins glassed on as well. Due to their large size (often more than 12 feet), the US Coast Guard now classifies stand up paddle boards as “vessels”; this means, among other things, that users are now required to wear personal floatation devices when paddling in certain areas.</p>
<p>There’s a lot of kit out there for the serious surfer, beyond the basics, of course. Say you’re starting out, and want a rough budget – like most other things, it’ll depend largely on just how much you’re willing to shell out. A decent stand up paddle board can come for as little as $700, or as much as $1500; then there’s the paddle itself, figure another $100 or so; floatation device, about another $50, and then the bells and whistles – sunglasses (Gargoyles are brilliant), waterproof pouches (check out the kit by Seacure), paddle hats, and so on. Figure about $850 for an initial investment – and soon enough, a six pack, a suntan, and a healthy pastime to go with it.</p>
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		<title>SUPing Ones Way To Glory and Ultimate Fun</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The popularity of stand-up paddle board surfing or in short SUP’ ing is undeniable. Exhilarating, thrilling, and truly enjoyable, the sport has grown in popularity. Not just restricted to certain countries and beaches, SUP’ing exists even in Asian countries. From &#8230; <a href="http://www.elixirboardco.com/news/suping-ones-way-to-glory-and-ultimate-fun/">// Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The popularity of stand-up paddle board surfing or in short SUP’ ing is undeniable. Exhilarating, thrilling, and truly enjoyable, the sport has grown in popularity. Not just restricted to certain countries and beaches, SUP’ing exists even in Asian countries.</p>
<p>From being a sport that was developed in the Hawaiian Islands, SUP’ing has come a long way. The developments being made in this sport is progressive. This very fact has made stand up paddle boards for sale a popular feature on all beaches.</p>
<p>Stand up paddle boards come in a variety of designs. Used primarily to propel a person across water, stand up paddle boards consist of a blade, shaft and handle. Easy to use, and easier to maintain, you can buy these stand up paddle boards at your local sports store.</p>
<p>This year, the Hawaii Island Finals will open. It will be held at the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort. The very best stand up paddlers will showcase their skills at this event. The timing of the event is perfect. Windy conditions pose challenges to paddlers. Only the most-skilled will win.</p>
<p>Worldwide, stand up paddling has seen an increase. No more relegated to just a holiday itinerary, the activity is now seriously taken as a sport. At high-tide beaches you will plenty of people practicing the art of stand up paddling.</p>
<p>So how do you start? It’s not simple, yet it’s not difficult to go SUP’ing. Just get to the nearest ‘stand up paddle boards for sale’ sign and buy yourself a great paddle. Take the help of a pro to give you basic training. Once you feel confident, you can approach the high-tides. Prerequisites? You ought to know swimming!</p>
<p>SUP’ing can be your catharsis to positive change. It is addictive and positively so. SUP’ing is not just a fun activity, but also a serious sport. You never know, you may be a SUP’ing star one day! Try it out and you’ll never tire of it. So the next time you see a ‘Stand up paddle boards for sale’ sign, you know what to do!</p>
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		<title>Stand Up Paddle Boards at the Hawaii Island Finals</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stand up paddle surfing, also known as SUP, is headed to where it all started – the beautiful island of Hawaii! A sport fast on the rise to becoming one of the more popular water activities, SUP is like surfing &#8230; <a href="http://www.elixirboardco.com/news/stand-up-paddle-boards-at-the-hawaii-island-finals/">// Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stand up paddle surfing, also known as SUP, is headed to where it all started – the beautiful island of Hawaii! A sport fast on the rise to becoming one of the more popular water activities, SUP is like surfing but standing up. It originated in Hawaii but its following has already spanned the globe. Proof of this is in the contestants joining the upcoming Hawaii Island Finals.</p>
<p>The contest will showcase the talents of many of Hawaii’s local talents, as well as serious athletes from other countries, more notably Brazil. Part of the reason why SUP has earned such a following is because of its flexibility – you don’t need to be near the ocean to practice it. This goes well with many of today’s health enthusiasts, who believe that keeping fit means exercising and de-stressing.</p>
<p>When we pick a sport that we are truly passionate about and would like to practice with much fervor, we usually need to factor in our location and age. For example, if we live in a place with no easy access to the ocean, then no matter how fond we are of surfing, we cannot engage ourselves in it whenever we want to. Surfers have slowly converted to this new sport because of the advantages that it can offer, such as greater flexibility with the location and a better scope of workout. The basic gears needed are stand up paddle boards and paddles. Stand up paddle board manufacturers have come out with equipment that can be used in freshwater, not just saltwater.</p>
<p>Being a very versatile sport, people of different ages have tried it and have come to love it. In the upcoming Hawaii Island Finals, you will see promising young athletes with their stand up paddle boards in tow. The variety of SUP’s followers can be manifested in the various types and designs of stand up paddle boards from different stand up paddle board manufacturers you can spot on the beach during the competition. Stand up paddle board manufacturers will certainly make their presence felt on the island. Check out the Hawaii Island Finals and see SUP’s best athletes in action!</p>
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		<title>Stand Up Paddle Board Manufacturers Promote SUP’ing</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Talk among stand up paddle surfing (SUP’ing) enthusiasts with a knack for exhibition poses have recently centered on three words: “What’s your move?”. Launched by one of the more popular stand up paddle board manufacturers Boardworks, this is a contest &#8230; <a href="http://www.elixirboardco.com/news/stand-up-paddle-board-manufacturers-promote-suping/">// Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Talk among stand up paddle surfing (SUP’ing) enthusiasts with a knack for exhibition poses have recently centered on three words: “What’s your move?”. Launched by one of the more popular stand up paddle board manufacturers Boardworks, this is a contest that encourages surfers to get creative and push the limits. Everyone is invited to grab their boards, or check out paddle boards for sale, and make a video featuring the best move one can think of. You don’t have to be in the ocean for this – the video can feature you on the board while in the swimming pool, in a huge Jacuzzi, or even while on the lake beside a “paddle boards for sale” sign!</p>
<p>SUP’ing is fast becoming popular among people of different ages. This recent effort by one of the stand up paddle board manufacturers aims to propel the sport to a new level. SUP’ing has gained a following because it lets one experience the waters at a different intensity. Surfing in a standing position gives us the full view of the ocean – something traditional surfing cannot. It also works out our core muscles, giving us the workout that we want and need.</p>
<p>Internalize everything that you love about SUP’ing when thinking about what pose you want to make. The move must be both difficult and creative,as judging will rely heavily on these two qualities. You can check out the cool moves entered by SUP’ing enthusiasts all over by logging on to the manufacturer’s website. The contest features cool prizes, such as one of the stand up paddle board manufacturers paddle boards for sale, paddles, and accessories. Three winners will be chosen, ranked from third place to first place, and corresponding prizes will be given. Videos must be submitted via the internet. Deadline will be on January.</p>
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