Posted by: Peter Ekström | juli 4, 2009

Seamasters 2009

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Seamasters took place on 4:th of July in Arkösund on the Swedish east coast outside Norrköping. The weather conditions could have been better with more waves and wind, but it was sunny and warm and I think everybody had a great day at sea. The race was a 25 km long ocean race, open for surfskis, outriggers and sea kayak paddlers and it was held for the third year in a row.

The race started in the small village of Arkösund and the competitors paddled outside the archipelago in ocean conditions to finally finish at Femöre Huvud, a former top secret cold war fortress outside Oxelösund.

Tommy Karls won the race, and he was in the lead for the entire race actually! The only threat was Noah Hawk from USA who finished 2nd, more than 6 minutes after Karls and Per Lindén, last years silver medallist who finished 3rd.

Winner in the womens race was Eva Mauk from USA. She is born and raised in Sweden, but lives in Newport Beach, California since 1983. Jennie Blix finished 2nd and Kristin Larsson 3rd.

Respect to Erik Wallgren, Nomado Kayaks & Erik Wildenstam who organized Seamasters 2009 – you guys are the best!

More information about the race, results and pictures, visit www.seamasters.se

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See you all at Seamasters 2010! Yeah!

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Posted by: Peter Ekström | juli 3, 2009

Paul Rosenquist – Sveriges bästa surfskipaddlare?

Sporty’s Downwind Dash – Mauritius

 

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Jag har med spänning följt den stora surfskitävlingen på Mauritius, the Investec Mauritius Ocean Classic,  dels eftersom jag så gärna skulle vilja resa dit nån gång i framtiden  och dels för att Paul Rosenquist är där för att tävla.

Jag blev SÅ IMPONERAD av Pauls insats,  19 plats i all ära – men kolla på tiden!  GRYMT paddlat av Paul, som ännu måste anses som rookie inom kanotsporten. Vilken talang han är!

Herman Chalupsky var ju bara mindre än 2 min före Paul i mål och Oscar Chalupsky inte ens 4 min före…  Sjukt bra…

Resultat

  1. Hank  McGregor (RSA) 00:57:06
  2. Dawid  Mocke  (RSA) 00:57:27
  3. Tom  Schilperoort  (RSA) 00:57:58
  4. Zsolt Szadovszki (Hawaii) 00:58:17
  5. Matt Bouman (RSA) 00:59:32
  6. Steve  Woods  (RSA) 00:59:33
  7. Clint  Pretorious (RSA) 00:59:38
  8. Grant  van der Walt  (RSA) 00:59:52
  9. Barry Lewin (RSA) 00:59:59
  10. Brett Bartho (RSA) 00:59:59
  11. Oscar  Chalupsky  (RSA) 01:01:54
  12. Brandon  van der Walt  (RSA) 01:02:02
  13. Richard  Burn  (RSA) 01:03:11
  14. Herman  Chalupsky  (RSA) 01:03:52
  15. Brendan  Rice  (Australia) 01:04:11
  16. Hennie  Roos  (RSA) 01:04:45
  17. Johnathan  Crowe (UAE) 01:04:46
  18. Warren  Beuster  (RSA) 01:05:31
  19. Paul Rosenquest (Sweden) 01:05:43
  20. Scott  Callender  (Singapore) 01:05:44
  21.  ?? (RSA) 01:06:06
  22. Michele Eray (RSA) 01:06:06
  23. Gavin  Searle  (RSA) 01:06:27
  24. Michelle  Eder  (RSA) 01:06:59
  25. Neil Bailey (RSA) 01:07:10
  26. Rene Appel (Hong Kong) 01:07:18
  27. simon De Speville (Mauritius) 01:07:30
  28. Carol  Joyce  (RSA) 01:08:08
  29. Rob Wall  (Hong Kong) 01:08:10
  30. Joe Glickman (USA) 01:08:10
  31. Danica Vorster (RSA) 01:08:59
  32. Steve  Dyer  (Hong kong ) 01:09:06
  33. Jon  Dingly (Hong Kong) 01:10:15
  34. Carlo  Cottino  (UAE) 01:10:27
  35. Lara  Taylor (Australia) 01:11:32
  36. Natalie  Veckranges  (RSA) 01:11:33
  37. David  Gillmer  (RSA) 01:12:54
  38. Rob Mousley (RSA) 01:12:56
  39. Ryan Anderson  (Mauritius) 01:14:47
  40. Camaron McKenzie (Mauritius) 01:15:10
  41. Murray Williams (RSA) 01:17:13
  42. Nicolas Hardy (Mauritius) 01:18:14
  43. Kim Parkes (RSA) 01:18:41
  44. Steffen  Foster (RSA) 01:21:25
  45. Carlos Pereda (Spain) 01:21:38
  46. Paul Trezbiatoski (RSA) 01:24:18
  47. Arnaud Leclezio (Mauritius) 01:31:08
  48. Linda Lamusse (Mauritius) 01:34:33
  49. Benoit Lamusse (Mauritius) 01:34:34

Ser fram emot Pauls vidare framfart i t. ex. Dubai Shamaal i december.  Grattis än en gång Paul till en fantastisk insats!

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Posted by: Peter Ekström | juni 15, 2009

Surfskis from Think

Talked to Christian Dietz from Bootshaus today. He wanted everyone to know that he’s got the new Think Uno, the Legend, the Evo as well as the new Think Fit in stock, as well as a few ”test-skis” from Think, made in kevlar, with 5% discount.

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Price: 22 500 SEK (2 025 EUR) in fiberglass (15.5 kg). 28 400 SEK (2 554 EUR) in kevlar (12.5 kg).

Looking for a new wing paddle?

Christian says that the Jantex Gamma is a great paddle for surfski paddling. gamma

All Jantex paddles costs 3 640 SEK (328 EUR) with a clamp-shaft.

Contact Christian Dietz for more information: 
Tel: +46(0)531-125 40, mob: +46(0)73-030 2992

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Posted by: Peter Ekström | juni 14, 2009

Fenn Surfskis – Fast delivery!

oskar1Oskar Ahlgren, Swedens best Surf Life Saver, and also Fenn’s distributor in Sweden, is going to the  Hawaiian Sports Festival  inGermany, 19-21 June. He will compete in the race of course, but he will also pick up a bunch of new Fenn’s from Wetiz.

So if you want to buy a brand new Fenn Elite, a Fenn Mako6 or a Fenn XT, give him a call NOW and you will have your ski in less than 2 weeks…

Contact Oskar at osse1979@live.se or give him a call: +46-737-717 520

 

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Prices: A glassfiber ski, 18 kg costs 18 700 SEK (1 680 EUR). A carbon ski, 12 kg costs 30 000 SEK (2 700 EUR)

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Posted by: Peter Ekström | juni 11, 2009

Core muscle strength test

Are your abdominal and lower back muscles strong enough?  If you are able to complete this test then it indicates that you have good core strength. If you are unable to complete the test then repeat the routine 3 or 4 times a week until you can.

Core Muscle Strength Test

The objective of the Core Muscle Strength Test is to monitor the development of the athlete’s abdominal and lower back muscles.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require :

  • Flat surface
  • Mat
  • Watch

How to conduct the test

The Core Muscle Strength Test is conducted as follows:

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Position the watch on the ground where you can easily see it.
Assume the basic press up position as in the picture above.
Hold this position for 60 seconds.
Lift your right arm off the ground.
Hold this position for 15 seconds.
Return your right arm to the ground and lift the left arm off the ground.
Hold this position for 15 seconds.
Return your left arm to the ground and lift the right leg off the ground.
Hold this position for 15 seconds.
Return your right leg to the ground and lift the left leg off the ground.
Hold this position for 15 seconds.
Lift your left leg and right arm off the ground.
Hold this position for 15 seconds.
Return you left leg and right arm to the ground.
Lift your right leg and left arm off the ground.
Hold this position for 15 seconds.
Return to the basic press up position – as in the picture above.
Hold this position for 30 seconds.

Analysis

If core strength is poor then the torso will move unnecessarily during motion and waste energy. Good core strength indicates that the athlete can move with high efficiency.

Test from David Hunter
Dip Engineering. Grad Dip CAD. NLP Practitioner
National Coaching Level 1. New Zealand

Read about Davids core training with a swiss ball

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Posted by: Peter Ekström | juni 11, 2009

Nice Japanese Surfski…

Today I found out about this nice ski, The Ayahavela SSS, built in Japan…  It looks a little bit like a hybrid between a life surf saving ski and an ocean racing ski. I think it was released in 2007. You want one?

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The Ayahavela SSS: Length 598 cm. Width 46,5 cm. Weight 15 kg. Price: 290 000 JPY (23 500 SEK/2 130 EUR)

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Posted by: Peter Ekström | juni 11, 2009

Kommer du att köra Seamasters?

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Posted by: Peter Ekström | juni 8, 2009

Saul Craviotto – great technique…

Time to start working on my technique again… Damn, it looks so easy…

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Posted by: Peter Ekström | juni 8, 2009

Dubai Shamaal 2009

Vill du följa med till Abu Dhabi & Dubai i nov/dec?

 

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Jag planerar att åka dit. Den 28 november är det race i Abu Dhabi och 4 dagar senare, den 2 december, är det dags för Dubai Shamaal. Vore riktigt häftigt att köra båda tävlingarna… Det är bara 15 mil mellan Abu Dhabi och Dubai så det är fullt möjligt.

Just nu går det att hitta flygbiljetter med Norwegian för 3500 kronor t&r till Dubai. Däremot är det dyrare med boende, men jag har några intressanta upplägg där… Resa och boende borde landa på ca 7-8000 kr.

Om du är intresserad, kontakta mig! Ju tidigare desto bättre (och billigare)!

abu dhabi

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Posted by: Peter Ekström | juni 6, 2009

Honcho Sweden

More information about Honcho Surf Skis in Sweden

During the last few days I have been in contact with Leif Davidsson several times. Leif is the sole owner of Aterra, and he sent me this detailed information about the Honcho Surfski line up.

The skis are designed and built in Cape Town, Soth Africa. A “Honcho” is a boss, a chief, a leader or a person in charge. The word is also used to describe an important or influential person or a big shot…

 Honcho Xtreme

The most intense Honcho yet. Flatter rocker line for boat speed. Cut-away cockpit for a closer catch – equals a deeper stronger stroke. Faceted rear deck for strength with lightness. 90 degree transom for faster water release – equals reduced drag. Surprisingly stable.

honcho xtremeLength 634 cm. Width 43 cm. Weight 17 kg. Price: SEK 20 490.
 

Honcho Oceans Pro

An efficient all-round craft for the competitive paddler. It’s designed for punching through surf, catching runs and producing flat water speed – but it’s equally adept in huge downwind conditions.

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 Length: 647 cm. Width: 43 cm. Weight: 17 kg. Price: SEK 20 490.

 Honcho Rookie

An competitive or recreational ski for novices, intermediate- and advanced paddlers. Offering stability, comfort and speed, the Rookie is based on the Honcho Oceans Pro but is more forgiving due to an extra 30 mm in width and slightly more pronounced nose rocker.

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Length: 647 cm. Width: 47 cm. Weight: 18 kg. Price: SEK 19 890.

 Guevara

The latest addition to the Honcho line-up… The Honcho Guevara has exceptional stability, and suits paddlers from beginner through to elitist in weight ranges from 45 kg through to 95 kg. The Guevara is also very manageable for the ladies.

guevarraLength 580 cm. Width 48 cm. Weight 15 kg. Price: SEK 19 890.

Guru

This boat is aimed at the novice surf ski paddler, No previous experience is required, just get on and go. Stable is what the Guru is all about. The Guru is also very competitive, with a flatter rocker line and reduced rear deck volume.

GURU_TOP_VIEWLength 580 cm. Width 50 cm. Weight 17 kg. Price: SEK 18 990.

 

For more information, contact;

Aterra
Drottninggatan 180 A
254 33 Helsingborg
Sweden

Tel: +46 702 598 260

E-mail: info@aterra.se

Webpage: www.aterra.se

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