The Rocket is basically a cut off rectangular “slate” or slab, this kind of SUP is a Mini-Sims inspired concept BUT…. with modern improvements. It is their most dynamic small wave performance board. The 2017 Rocket design has been updated. This includes a thinner nose, further reducing the pendulum action, flatter deck for more standing comfort, and better volume distribution, for improved flotation and stability. Continue reading “Insider Scoop: The Zeal Surf Rocket”
The Year 2016 in Review
Some say 2016 was not the best of years; we lost some great names – Lemmy, Prince, George Michael, David Bowie, Carrie Fischer, Muhammad Ali and Debbie Reynolds to name a few.
Donald Trump won the US elections beating Hilary Clinton in the US presidential race – the jury is still out on that one tho. Continue reading “The Year 2016 in Review”
Hydrofoils for SUP Geeks…
Every now and then there is a news flash on it, slowly but surely the word is getting out – some recon this is the next big thing, others skeptically look at it and shake their heads. 1st it was Laird Hamilton on a surfboard that made the surfing headlines and now more recently Kai Lenny on a SUP that had the social media networks buzzing….
Hydrofoils….. or just Foils for short. Continue reading “Hydrofoils for SUP Geeks…”
How to Choose the Right SUP Paddle
I spoke to Tyran Cooper, the Brand Manager for Coreban at Xpression on the Beach in Muizenberg recently regarding SUP Paddles and here is what he had to say:
What makes a good beginner paddle for surfing, cruising & touring respectively?
Continue reading “How to Choose the Right SUP Paddle”
Women Who SUP: Melissa Volker
This week we interview Blogger, Writer, Tweeter and SUP girl extraordinaire – Missy!
Name: Melissa Volker (for formal occasions and when I am in trouble with my Mom.) I have been called Missy since I can remember.
Age: Hahahaha. You’re kidding right? On a public platform? I am a smidge north of forty. I’ll just leave that there.
CTS: Tell us a bit about yourself and your website / blogs…
MV: I am originally from the Eastern Cape and I go back there every year to Kromme River Mouth at St Francis Bay. I’m a beauty & sports massage therapist by occupation, but I love to write, so when I am not working in my salon or mothering my children, (or SUPping) I blog at missmelissawrites.com about writing, surfing and travelling; and at sunrisebeautyblog.wordpress.com about health and skincare. I also spend way too much time on Twitter and I write eco/romance novels that no one wants to publish. Yet. Continue reading “Women Who SUP: Melissa Volker”