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| ===== Beginner Surfskis ===== | ===== Beginner Surfskis ===== | ||
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| + | [[:surfskis#your_first_surfski|Main Surfski Page - Advice for Beginners and First Time Buyers]] | ||
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| + | (//This page is a warning/recommendation for beginners to not start with older non-beginner surfskis that are more affordable, because usually such surfskis will not serve them well for learning//) | ||
| **Bob Putnam** \\ | **Bob Putnam** \\ | ||
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| Also a bit of advice about "under $1000 surfskis". It is important that you get a surfski that is appropriate for a beginner and avoid buying a surfski because its a "Good Deal" I have seen too many people come into my store, Deep Cove Outdoors with surfskis that they have gotten a "good deal" on but that they don't have skills to paddle. | Also a bit of advice about "under $1000 surfskis". It is important that you get a surfski that is appropriate for a beginner and avoid buying a surfski because its a "Good Deal" I have seen too many people come into my store, Deep Cove Outdoors with surfskis that they have gotten a "good deal" on but that they don't have skills to paddle. | ||
| - | The beginner surfski is relatively new on the market and are in big demand, so the chances of getting a sub-$1000 deal is slim pickings. //(Editor's Note: Bob wrote this is 2015, as time passes the pickings for good used beginner surfskis is getting better)// Epic V8 or Think Ace are the best selling skis on the market because they are user friendly and allow more people to get out on the water. A stable ski acts as a solid platform to develop good stroke technique and it also gives the paddler confidences to experiment in downwind. | + | The beginner surfski is relatively new on the market and are in big demand, so the chances of getting a sub-$1000 deal is slim pickings. //(Editor's Note: Bob wrote this is 2015, as time passes the [[:used_boats_equipment|pickings for good used]] beginner surfskis is getting better) //Epic V8 or Think Ace are the best selling skis on the market because they are user friendly and allow more people to get out on the water. A stable ski acts as a solid platform to develop good stroke technique and it also gives the paddler confidences to experiment in downwind. |
| Usually the under $1000 surfskis are older models that are often un-stable, un-comfortable. Often sold by somebody who made the same mistake of buying into surfski over their ability level. What seems like a "good deal" may hinder your development as a paddler. I call it "butting your heading against the Speedster brick wall". I speak from experience here. I think I saw a Current Design Speedster for a "good deal" on Craigslist $500 - $700. There is a reason its a so cheap and its not a good deal. | Usually the under $1000 surfskis are older models that are often un-stable, un-comfortable. Often sold by somebody who made the same mistake of buying into surfski over their ability level. What seems like a "good deal" may hinder your development as a paddler. I call it "butting your heading against the Speedster brick wall". I speak from experience here. I think I saw a Current Design Speedster for a "good deal" on Craigslist $500 - $700. There is a reason its a so cheap and its not a good deal. | ||
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| Then there is the "I'll grow into the boat" theory. Take an honest assessment. How much time will you have to train, how old are you, what are the conditions you will be paddling in and how much time do you want to spend "growing into it" From my observations, and I have watched a lot of people learn to paddle surfski, "growing into it" takes time, and it takes even longer if you are on a ski that is above your ability. Like I said a ski that is too unstable for you will hinder your growth and development. | Then there is the "I'll grow into the boat" theory. Take an honest assessment. How much time will you have to train, how old are you, what are the conditions you will be paddling in and how much time do you want to spend "growing into it" From my observations, and I have watched a lot of people learn to paddle surfski, "growing into it" takes time, and it takes even longer if you are on a ski that is above your ability. Like I said a ski that is too unstable for you will hinder your growth and development. | ||
| - | My advice is cough up some extra cash, maybe save a bit more, and buy a V8 or Think Ace. You have JD in the Gorge who is an Epic Dealer, and I sell Think and Epic in Vancouver, BC. | + | My advice is cough up some extra cash, maybe save a bit more, and buy a V8 or Think Ace (//Ed: or for more options take a look at other surfskis of similar width in our [[:surfski_tables#beginner_surfskis|beginner surfski table]]//). You have JD in the Gorge who is an Epic Dealer, and I sell Think and Epic in Vancouver, BC. |
| **John Rybczyk** \\ | **John Rybczyk** \\ | ||
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| - | This is good advice, and I fully indorse it. I literally said the same thing to a guy last night. Hopefully either Bob or JD gets a call from him. | + | This is good advice, and I fully endorse it. I literally said the same thing to a guy last night. Hopefully either Bob or JD gets a call from him. |
| Larry B | Larry B | ||
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| Oops Sorry John! | Oops Sorry John! | ||
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| - | **David Scherrer** \\ | ||
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| - | Jarone,\\ | ||
| - | I have an great condition 2010, glass/carbon Huki S1-R that I 'm thinking about selling….single foot well with adj. foot brace, weighs in about 27 lbs.\\ | ||
| - | I can be contacted 383 6223.\\ | ||
| - | David S. | ||
| **Jarone** \\ | **Jarone** \\ | ||
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| $50 USD at the local hardware and fabric store and I was off and balancing with a broom while watching forward stroke videos. | $50 USD at the local hardware and fabric store and I was off and balancing with a broom while watching forward stroke videos. | ||
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| - | **David Scherrer** \\ | ||
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| - | I have decided to sell the S1-R for $1,500.00 In very good cond. with two rudders.\\ | ||
| - | David S. | ||
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| - | **David Scherrer** \\ | ||
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| - | Boat is sold! | ||
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| - | D. | ||
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