Re: [Paddlewise] SUP - was Potential emergency light

Natalie Wiest wrote:
> On an entirely different topic, and realizing most on this list seem to be
> from climes where direct exposure to the water is un-fun most of the year, any
> of your crossed over to standup paddle-boarding?  I'm sorely tempted here -
> like I need another boat in my garage, but it looks like great fun.
>   

   I have access to a fleet of SUP's, and will often take guests from 
out of state on a tour of the harbor on them. The SUP's seem to make 
more of an impression then kayaks - go figure. SUP's are fun and quick 
and easy to get out on the water with, so I get the attraction - sort 
of. You need some kind of fanny pack if you would like to carry 
anything, like water, sunscreen or a snack. I often toy with the idea of 
getting one and fully outfitting it with fishing gear, rod holders, 
tackle boxes, fish finder, and maybe even a small cooler - but it would 
be more for the humor of it then the reality of fishing from it :-) And 
I feel that they are a little pricey, with a board and paddle costing 
close to a grand. Not to mention that they are currently going through 
the battle of the pfd's out here -

http://supconnect.mylocallineup.com/SUP-Other/us-congressman-challenges-paddleboard-ruling.html

Like I said, they're fun, but I'll stick with kayaks.

Scott
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