Surfing the Rockies
November 4, 2009 by Bill
A long board and a paddle is apparently a great way to head out on the ocean and cruise while getting some exercise. Surfing is still on my list of things to try. It’s a little tough since it requires an ocean and waves and I live in the Rockies. So when I met up with Steve McBride who was at a trade show showing off his “land paddling” equipment. I once again said “Oh Yah” when he asked if I wanted to give it a try.
Big Bill on the Big Kahuna
His business is called Kahuna Creations. They build long-board skate boards. They also build land paddles a patent pending way to propel yourself called the big stick.
Due to numerous broken bones and many stitches, growing up my mother decided her boys better not have skateboards. With this mind I was a little concerned hopping on for an attempt at land paddling. Turns out a long board has more stability and perhaps my experience skiing, wake-boarding and canoing may have helped. After a few shaky feet, it felt good–really good. If you get the chance, you gotta give it a try.
Check it out at KahunaBoards.com
