Whats next - after SUP fades away

why motorized SUPs, of course!
http://shop.history.com/jet-board-surfing-association-metal-sign-small/detail.php?p=369040



ok. maybe not.

I’m still waiting for the craft that
uses foot pedals to lenghten and change hull design for long stretches between rapids

Already exists - sort of

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Somebody has a skin boat with a pump to stiffen
and or relax the actual frame; altering performance.

The Hull-Skin Is stretched tight by
three hydraulic hand pumps integrated into
a Marine-Grade Aluminum-Alloy Frame.
Paddler can change rocker while underway.

http://www.rethinkkayak.com/products-technology.html

SUP will still be
going big into 2013 and beyond.



many of the most popular models have been on national backorder since the middle of this year. Many of the large retailers already have their 2013 orders in, and have doubled or tripled over 2012. Clearly they don’t see it letting up.



paddleboard rentals have exploded at outfitters and parks. The Metro Parks here have already launched pilot programs in SUP rentals and more of them will be in on this next year. A lot of interest in kayaks started w. outfitter rentals. SUP is following this trend.



every rep I know who reps for SUP and kayaks (rec kayaks, daytourers, seakayaks) has said that their SUP lines are by far the biggest sellers by volume, and by profit margin. To them, SUPs are what kayaks were 20 years ago.



SUP has a much broader appeal agewise especially in the under 35 age group.



SUP takes far less gear so the initial investment is low, in many cases much lower than a full on touring seakayak.



SUPs are as a group much easier to transport, to carry and to store. This is important given that many young people drive smaller vehicles, or are in apartments or places where outside storage or garage storage isn’t available.



Just like kayaking, SUP is for the ocean, the rivers, and the lakes - as mild or wild as you want. Just like kayaks.



There is a fitness factor that adds to the appeal. SUP can be done at an elevated cardio rate same as fitness kayaking - but gives much more of a upper and lower body workout.



I think it will be around past 2013.




SS-SUPs

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Slightly Submerged Stand-Up Paddle Boards for optimum stability when the weather gets rough

Or RIB Boards. (the hypalon from Germany is always better)

You’re jealous

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Because kayak women have to wear rubber berkas,
but SUP women are tan, fit, and scantily clad.

http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Sexy-girl-SUP-pics/?page=1

(It's not necessary to look at all 40 pages. Remember, you don't like SUP.)

Oh!
god bless you for that sir.

Yeah… I am jealous…
Laird is a monster athlete:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcuw4xGLaNk



My only out is that I am 7 years older than him and still moving (or trying).



sing

SUPs are nice enough
SUPs are pretty cool and will definitely be around for many years to come.



That said, they do have certain limitations compared to sea kayaks… speed, load-carrying, making good headway in very rough water, and all-day comfort (for me anyway- I don’t like standing all day long, and kneeling isn’t any better).



So I doubt sea kayaks are going away either. ‘Right tool for the right job’ and all that.


something like that except it’s good for
rock bashing.