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: Brigette van Aswegen
Name: Brigette van Aswegen
Age: I am 21 years old with 20 years experience (…Good answer there B)
1. Tell us a bit about yourself.
I live in Kommetjie and I am a mum. I have insanely gorgeous and hysterical twins girls who share the love of the ocean like me. In fact Mia came 5th at her first South African Long Board Champs in Mossel Bay in April. I work in a very dynamic team in the property department at Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs in the Foreshore and am very driven. Continue reading “Women who SUP: Brigette van Aswegen”