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| ===== Beginner Surfskis ===== | ===== Beginner Surfskis ===== | ||
| - | [[:surfskis|Main Surfski Page]] | + | [[:surfskis#your_first_surfski|Main Surfski Page - Advice for Beginners and First Time Buyers]] |
| - | (//This 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//) | + | (//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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| 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 (//Ed: or for more options take a look at other surfskis of similar width in our [[:surfski_tables|surfski tables]]// ). 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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| Oops Sorry John! | Oops Sorry John! | ||
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| - | **David Scherrer** \\ | ||
| - | 08/05/15 #17801 | ||
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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** \\ | ||
| - | 08/08/15 #17807 | ||
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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** \\ | ||
| - | 08/11/15 #17815 | ||
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| - | Boat is sold! | ||
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| - | D. | ||
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