Entries filed under 'SUP'

How a Day at the Beach Changed My Perspective on Life

Some days are so inspiring that they can change your outlook on everything. Dane Tullock, REI's outreach specialist in the Boston area, shares such a story: Typically, spending a day at the beach rarely involves thoughts deeper than, "Should I turn over before my back gets burned?" However, on a recent sunny Sunday at Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts, my life was changed forever by a handful of adults playing in the surf. These adults were wounded US military veterans, and their ability ...

Posted by Steve T on July 20, 2011 1:05 PM & Tagged REI Boston, SUP, Waves for Braves, stand up paddleboards, stand up paddling and volunteer | permalink | Comments



REI in the News: Wall Street Journal Article on Stand-up Paddle Boards

The Wall Street Journal’s Kevin Helliker interviewed Nathan Grothe, product manager for REI, about this summer’s hottest trend: stand-up paddle boards (SUP). The full article is available at: Surf's Up: The Rise of Stand-up Paddle Boards. A once fairly unknown sport has now caught on across the country. REI began selling stand-up paddle boards in six stores and on REI.com in 2009, moving to 20 stores this year. We expect that number to grow in the coming year, in addition to the amount of ...

Posted by Bethany H on July 21, 2010 11:31 AM & Tagged SUP, paddleboarding and stand up paddleboarding | permalink | Comments



Stand Up Paddleboarding: Growing Sport or Mood-altering Drug?

It was the moment the back of my head hit the board that it dawned on me: Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) may be a better vehicle for my spirit than it is for my body.  Never heard of SUP? It’s an ancient form of surfing that’s catching on fast outside its native Hawaii. You stand on an oversized (10 feet-plus) board and propel yourself through the water with a long paddle. Unlike surfing, SUP doesn’t require waves, and unlike kayaking, you get to enjoy long vistas from a standing position.   I ...

Posted by KellyH on July 13, 2010 5:50 PM & Tagged SUP, paddleboarding and stand up paddleboarding | permalink | Comments



Paddle Demo Day: A Fun Way to Browse

Life is full of tough choices. What should I spend my REI dividend on? Ski season is over, so do I want to start a new activity, like paddling? Do I want a boat designed for day trips, touring or fishing? Add to these questions the warm sun, shimmering water, and a paddle in hand, and you have a recipe for indecision. I was lucky enough to be blissfully stuck on the fence at the recent REI Paddle Demo Day at Stan Sayres Memorial Park in Seattle. Why does REI hold these events? Well, it’s hard ...

Posted by Joel O on May 27, 2010 4:43 PM & Tagged SUP, canoeing, fishing kayak, huntington beach paddle demo, kayaking, paddle demo day, paddling, paddling trip, portland paddle demo, sea kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and touring kayak | permalink | Comments