Nelo Viper 46 Surfski Review
Nelo’s most popular fitness kayak, the Viper 46, now comes in a sit-on-top version: introducing the hybrid Viper 46 Surfski! The addition of a surfski deck makes the Viper 46 a versatile boat that maintains speed in the flats, handles small to medium downwind conditions and looks sleek. We’ve been paddling the Viper 46 Surfski […]
Nelo 600
Overview Possibly the best downwind teaching tool on the market, the Nelo 600 is a small double surfski that delivers big fun in surf. At just 6 meters long (19.7 feet), the 600 is shorter than most traditional single person surfskis (6.4 meters). If you are looking for a racing double or a double that […]
Resistance Training
There are many benefits to training with resistance, namely improving your Specific Strength, working on certain aspects of your paddling technique, and really appreciating how much glide you have when you take it off! Resistance Training Training with resistance can help take your paddling to the next level. There are many benefits to training with […]
Using Stroke Rate to Improve Your Paddling
I remember long ago being a young paddler and while paddling, my coach would whistle rhythmically to indicate what kind of stroke rate I should be at. Gone are the days of following a whistle or a metronome in a zip-lock bag thrown in the boat. Thanks to some hardworking, very smart people we now […]
Choosing the right surfski for you
Surfski design and manufacturing has come a very long way since the days of Magnum P.I. crossing the Channel of Bones during the Molokai Challenge event in his old-school, double –foot well, spec surfski! The companies of today are developing lighter, stiffer, and ultimately faster surfskis. They are achieving this through innovative design, improved construction, […]
Choosing the right paddle for you * Updated Oct 2023
Your paddle is where the rubber meets the road. having the correct paddle that suits your body and paddling style is important to ensure a healthy and effective paddling experience.