23
Feb
What Mast Works Best with My Sail?
A quick guide to finding the perfect mast for your sail, with clear answers to common questions.
23
Feb
What’s the Difference Between RDM and SDM Masts?
Quick, easy answers to make sense of skinny and standard mast options, and why getting the right one is vital to squeezing the most fun out of each and every session.
22
Jan
2018 SIC Bayonet Review
SIC’s enormously popular Bullet V2 set such a high bar among downwind boards, the arrival of the Bayonet comes with loads of anticipation. Billed as the step-up board for V2 users, the Bayonet smacks of an ambitious offering. So we handed it to Joel Yang, a Gorge-based downwind SUP guide, with simple mandate: ride it. He did, logging over 40 miles of downwinding. Here’s his take.
12
Dec
Wind Foiling’s 12 Most Frequently Asked Questions — Answered!
Is wind foiling a fad? Is it dangerous? Will any board or sail do? What’s the difference between wind foil masts, wings and fuselages? Get answers from Big Winds’ Eddy Patricelli. When he wasn’t foiling last summer, he was answering questions about foiling. Lots of ’em. Here are the 12 that he heard the most, along with answers (and videos) to get everyone riding high.
18
Jul
SUP Foiling 101
I've been fielding lots of questions on how to downwind SUP foil here in the Gorge. By no means can I claim any status beyond beginner,...
09
Mar
The Right Way to Pack Your Inflatable SUP
There are perils to packing an inflatable. Namely, that rolling up your board damages it. This video offers a 90-second tip to save your SUP, and make stowing it easy.
13
Feb
Which Life Jacket is Best for Paddle Boarding?
What’s safe? What’s legal? And what PFD is best for you? From life jackets, to life belts and beyond, TJ pulls some air canister tabs in this video to reveal your ultimate flotation device for SUPing.
07
Feb
Why Your First SUP is Not What You Think
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TJ Gulizia
Google “beginner paddle boards” and thousands of round-nose SUPs appear. Yet here at Big Winds, we rarely recommend them to newcomers. Here’s our take on which first SUP offers the most bang for your buck.
30
Apr
SIC FX vs. Starboard All Star
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By
TJ Gulizia
Two big brands. Two highly anticipated models. Both the Starboard All Star 14′ X 25″ and the SIC FX 14′ X 25″ boast downwind AND flat water performance. TJ and Steve put them head to head with a GPS.
21
Apr
Tested: iRig Inflatable Windsurf Sail
It looks like a kite. It inflates in seconds. It’s 70% lighter than most windsurfing rigs. So how does the Arrows iRig perform? Matt offers answers.
