Inside Naish 2017 – TJ’s Take
Just back from the 2017 Naish Maui dealer meeting, TJ Gulizia offers his take on the latest lineup from Naish Two weeks of solid Maui ...
Kiteboarding How To
Here are a few ways we do things in Hood River, Oregon, on the Columbia River, in the Gorge.
Sunova 8’5″ Speeed Test Review
Staffer Eddy Patricelli spent 11 days in Mexico riding the Sunova Speed 8'5". He didn't plan on doing so. Here's how it surprised him.
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.
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.
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.
We Rode It: 2016 Naish Pivot
The 2016 Naish Pivot boasts flat water and wave performance for virtually any rider. So we handed it staffer Jason Watts, Big Winds' most seasoned kite expert. Did the Pivot deliver?
A Dinner With Duotone
What Gives? Your favorite North products are now ... Duotone? Confused? So were we. That is, till a pair of paisanos (TJ & Eddy) st...
Summer Ain’t Over Session
Say it with us: Summer lives on! And in just 100 seconds of Gorge action, the Big Winds' crew proves it. Follow Jason Watts, Eddy Patri...
What Mast Works Best with My Sail?
A quick guide to finding the perfect mast for your sail, with clear answers to common questions.









