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The 3 C’s for Conquering Downwind Stand Up Paddleboarding

The 3 C’s for Conquering Downwind Stand Up Paddleboarding

Don’t gasp, whine or complain, it’s the plain truth. If you think you can simply come out and tootle along and surf, you can stay home.

Paddling Maliko, and really any downwind run for that matter is a TOTAL body event but with the surfing element. It’s the IRONMAN of any and all paddling because it’s on, surf, on. Catching and connecting as many bumps and glides and possible is the name of the game, so you gotta have your heart game ON.

Keep in mind though that the other side of the coin is conserving energy and that comes with practice. Many flat water specialists that come to Maui and give Maliko a go

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SUP Surfing Training Video Advanced Core Exercise Featuring Professional Maui SUP Athlete Lara Claydon

SUP Surfing Training Video Advanced Core Exercise Featuring Professional Maui SUP Athlete Lara Claydon

The exercise in this video will help you whether you are new to SUP or an accomplished professional. Here is a tested and proven weapon of an exercise designed to help you:

Unleash more power and control for any size wave, downwind bump
Develop more internal power to pass a competitor
Reduce upper body overuse injuries by incorporating this new power source

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SUP Surf and Downwind Performance Training Video for Board Upgrades

SUP Surf and Downwind Performance Training Video for Board Upgrades

You’ve just upgraded to a smaller higher performance SUP surf board or you’ve pulled the trigger to shave off a few inches in width of your downwind board, are you ready? Perhaps the board has l less volume, is way more demanding and nervous but screams speed, bang’n off the lips, snappier turns and more glides?

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Creating New Ocean Ambassadors on Maui with Suzie Cooney and The Westin Maui Resort and Spa

Creating New Ocean Ambassadors on Maui with Suzie Cooney and The Westin Maui Resort and Spa

“If you want to be as strong as the ocean demands.. it starts in the mind and on land first.” ..”.We talked about the importance of being an ocean and reef, and Maui ambassador and the important responsibility that goes with it, along with the many different ways one can lead by example. As a rule I always spend 15 minutes before or after I play or work on the ocean, picking up trash and plastic. I stressed it is simply a way of life now that we must all do our part.”

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