Comments for Pono House http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog Living and Playing In Maui. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:42:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Oregon Scientific ATC-2k Camera: Bah! by Tafantic http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2007/01/25/oregon-scientific-atc-2k-camera-bah/comment-page-1/#comment-77912 Tafantic Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:19:25 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?p=127#comment-77912 The EXACT same thing happened to me! The EXACT same thing happened to me!

]]> Comment on Standup Paddle Surfing 101 by Ryan http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/a-change-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-77230 Ryan Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:37:51 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?page_id=246#comment-77230 A few months late to the discussion I guess but noticed a Jamaican looking for a SUP. I'm also looking for a board in Jamaica and it would be great to speak with some others in the surf community. There are a few people who use them in Jamaica, but it is very expensive to ship a board there on your own. I've been using old windsurf boards that I fixed up! Nathalie i'd be interested to hear if you found any boards? Ryan A few months late to the discussion I guess but noticed a Jamaican looking for a SUP. I’m also looking for a board in Jamaica and it would be great to speak with some others in the surf community. There are a few people who use them in Jamaica, but it is very expensive to ship a board there on your own. I’ve been using old windsurf boards that I fixed up! Nathalie i’d be interested to hear if you found any boards?

Ryan

]]> Comment on About by Sam Handelman http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/about-ponohouse/comment-page-1/#comment-76099 Sam Handelman Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:54:53 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/?page_id=44#comment-76099 Great stand up site. Can we get a link to www.kialoa.com? Thanks. Sam Great stand up site. Can we get a link to http://www.kialoa.com? Thanks.
Sam

]]> Comment on PaddleBoy Goes Big by pagasty http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/activities/paddleboy/comment-page-1/#comment-76080 pagasty Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:23:02 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/?page_id=3#comment-76080 hello dear am pagasty,am from ghana but i live in accra is my dream to become an pono actist,but i dont no eny way to become a member of that please i need your help i wont u to help me i wont to become a member of porno man u can send me email at jpagasty@yahoo.com i well be very happy to here from u thank u very much pagasty hello dear am pagasty,am from ghana but i live in accra is my dream to become an pono actist,but i dont no eny way to become a member of that please i need your help i wont u to help me i wont to become a member of porno man u can send me email at jpagasty@yahoo.com i well be very happy to here from u thank u very much pagasty

]]> Comment on Saving Your Life With A Camelback by Jim M http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2009/04/25/saving-your-life-with-a-camelback/comment-page-1/#comment-73759 Jim M Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:41:22 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?p=435#comment-73759 Bill, sorry to hear someone knicked you at Elkhart Lake. I noticed you may be a gearhead as well. If you ever find yourself back in this neck of the woods and would like to get a paddle in w/someone, look me up! Jim (also a bit of a car guy) Bill, sorry to hear someone knicked you at Elkhart Lake. I noticed you may be a gearhead as well. If you ever find yourself back in this neck of the woods and would like to get a paddle in w/someone, look me up!

Jim
(also a bit of a car guy)

]]> Comment on Why Windsurfing On Longboards Will Be the Next Big Thing by Trevor http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2007/02/14/why-windsurfing-on-longboards-will-be-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-71388 Trevor Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:15:26 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?p=157#comment-71388 Just purchased a Aitken 911 at salvation army board and mast need sail is it possibl or out dated any info would be helpful long boards rule regard Trevor Just purchased a Aitken 911 at salvation army board and mast need sail is it possibl or out dated any info would be helpful long boards rule regard Trevor

]]> Comment on Standup Longboard Sailing and Surfing 101 by Al Karel http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2007/02/25/standup-longboard-sailing-and-surfing-101/comment-page-1/#comment-71179 Al Karel Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:10:09 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?p=177#comment-71179 MORE! MORE! I've been coming back to read and read this for months. It has all kinds of good stuff...but ends abruptly with the promise of more good stuff to come. PLEASE...let's have it !! My request for info on sailing upwind without a centerboard in Stand Up Zone has gotten a lot of good posts including yours (very happy to see you check into that discussion). But they all assume quite a bit of knowledge to SUPers who have no previous knowledge. For example, you mention the seemingly inscrutable: adjust the sail to sail, not to steer! But I've read two pretty thorough beginner instruction books and adjusting the sail is the only way mentioned for steering. How else? I think you may have hinted at the answer, but I didn't understand it. So please supplement this fine entry. We would love to join you in the company of SUP sailors!! Al Santa Monica MORE! MORE!

I’ve been coming back to read and read this for months. It has all kinds of good stuff…but ends abruptly with the promise of more good stuff to come.

PLEASE…let’s have it !!

My request for info on sailing upwind without a centerboard in Stand Up Zone has gotten a lot of good posts including yours (very happy to see you check into that discussion).

But they all assume quite a bit of knowledge to SUPers who have no previous knowledge. For example, you mention the seemingly inscrutable: adjust the sail to sail, not to steer! But I’ve read two pretty thorough beginner instruction books and adjusting the sail is the only way mentioned for steering. How else? I think you may have hinted at the answer, but I didn’t understand it.

So please supplement this fine entry. We would love to join you in the company of SUP sailors!!

Al
Santa Monica

]]> Comment on Surfing Chicago by Chris Aguilar http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2007/08/24/surfing-chicago/comment-page-1/#comment-71169 Chris Aguilar Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:58:35 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?p=263#comment-71169 Hi there looking for SUP'ers in the Chicago area, please contact me at chris@soulsurfmedia.com. We are considering coming out and doing a story on the SUP scene over there. But I need some info on best times to SUP/SUP Surf the lakes, and local shops supporting the SUP movement there. thanks Chris Hi there
looking for SUP’ers in the Chicago area, please contact me at chris@soulsurfmedia.com. We are considering coming out and doing a story on the SUP scene over there. But I need some info on best times to SUP/SUP Surf the lakes, and local shops supporting the SUP movement there.

thanks
Chris

]]> Comment on Longboard Sailing 101 by Al Karel http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/longboard-sailing-101/comment-page-1/#comment-70970 Al Karel Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:37:11 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?page_id=277#comment-70970 Bill- PLEASE do more on longboard sailing. I am in the dark and need to know more. For example, my Starboard Mr. Easy, 12 ft, 34 inches wide, has no centerboard...even tho it does have two mast mount fittings. I can sort of sail it....but it does a LOT of sideslipping. Is your experience with no centerboard? Does sinking the windward rail, etc actually work, or should I be getting the Starboard 12 6 with operational centerboard? Having fun tho just learning....knowing how to sail and knowing how to surf doeth not equal knowing how to windsurf. But after 3 days, I can get there and back just so there's no real tacking involved! THANKS for your great publications, especially the e-mail versions so we don't miss a post! Al Karel Santa Monica Bill-

PLEASE do more on longboard sailing.

I am in the dark and need to know more.

For example, my Starboard Mr. Easy, 12 ft, 34 inches wide,
has no centerboard…even tho it does have two mast mount fittings. I can sort of sail it….but it does a LOT of sideslipping. Is your experience with no centerboard? Does sinking the windward rail, etc actually work, or should I be
getting the Starboard 12 6 with operational centerboard?

Having fun tho just learning….knowing how to sail and knowing how to surf doeth not equal knowing how to windsurf. But after 3 days, I can get there and back just
so there’s no real tacking involved!

THANKS for your great publications, especially the e-mail versions so we don’t miss a post!

Al Karel
Santa Monica

]]> Comment on About by Guy http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/about-ponohouse/comment-page-1/#comment-70313 Guy Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:46:28 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/?page_id=44#comment-70313 Aloha, Interesting story. I was looking online for a different Bill Babcock and stumbled across your LinkedIn profile. After reading, I was compelled to say thank you. Just that little bit of history was inspiring to me and a pleasure to read. You may be "nearly completely incompetent at managing people" but your wit and style more than compensate. With my ultimate goal of being a beach bum I think I can learn a lot from you so my subscription is in. Be well and enjoy! Guy Aloha,
Interesting story. I was looking online for a different Bill Babcock and stumbled across your LinkedIn profile. After reading, I was compelled to say thank you. Just that little bit of history was inspiring to me and a pleasure to read. You may be “nearly completely incompetent at managing people” but your wit and style more than compensate. With my ultimate goal of being a beach bum I think I can learn a lot from you so my subscription is in. Be well and enjoy!

Guy

]]> Comment on Standup Paddle Surfing 101 by PonoBill http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/a-change-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-66450 PonoBill Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:08:18 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?page_id=246#comment-66450 Probably the best place to start is on the companion (and newer) site ke nalu. Ke Nalu has a board comparison feature that starts here: http://www.kenalu.com/forums/showcase-index/ It's gotten a bit out of date because there are SO many SUP board now. You are blessed with small size, that's a huge help in SUP, it gives you a far greater range of choices. The Surf/Cruise issue is a little problematic. A board that would be great for you to surf on would be slow in a cruise. I'm surprised to hear there aren't any sUP surfers in Jamaica, I would think it would be huge there by now. I would check with any local shop that handles longboards and see what they have for SUP. You might find it's alive and well there. if that's not so, then any windsurfing dealer that handles Starboard can order any of the Starboard line for you, which is extensive. Here's a link to their catalog download page (via Ke Nalu). You want the 2009 catalog. http://www.kenalu.com/index.php?s=starboard+catalog&x=0&y=0 The Starboard super fish is a fine surfing board, okay for cruising, and it sails great. the Element or Gun would cruise better but wouldn't surf as easily with your size. You don't need a big board. Probably something in the 9'6" range. It will be a little challenging at first, but you'll master it quickly and it will remain a good board for you for a long time. If you got something bigger--say 11"--you would be able to stand up on it the first day and three months later you'd want a new board. you will anyway, but that's typical. Hope this helps, if you have other questions please feel free to drop me a line. You'll love SUP. Probably the best place to start is on the companion (and newer) site ke nalu. Ke Nalu has a board comparison feature that starts here: http://www.kenalu.com/forums/showcase-index/ It’s gotten a bit out of date because there are SO many SUP board now. You are blessed with small size, that’s a huge help in SUP, it gives you a far greater range of choices. The Surf/Cruise issue is a little problematic. A board that would be great for you to surf on would be slow in a cruise.

I’m surprised to hear there aren’t any sUP surfers in Jamaica, I would think it would be huge there by now. I would check with any local shop that handles longboards and see what they have for SUP. You might find it’s alive and well there. if that’s not so, then any windsurfing dealer that handles Starboard can order any of the Starboard line for you, which is extensive. Here’s a link to their catalog download page (via Ke Nalu). You want the 2009 catalog. http://www.kenalu.com/index.php?s=starboard+catalog&x=0&y=0 The Starboard super fish is a fine surfing board, okay for cruising, and it sails great. the Element or Gun would cruise better but wouldn’t surf as easily with your size.

You don’t need a big board. Probably something in the 9′6″ range. It will be a little challenging at first, but you’ll master it quickly and it will remain a good board for you for a long time. If you got something bigger–say 11″–you would be able to stand up on it the first day and three months later you’d want a new board. you will anyway, but that’s typical.

Hope this helps, if you have other questions please feel free to drop me a line. You’ll love SUP.

]]> Comment on Standup Paddle Surfing 101 by Nathalie http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/a-change-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-66449 Nathalie Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:39:34 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?page_id=246#comment-66449 Hey Bill, this is a really useful website, thank you! I was wondering if you could help me with some advice - I'm a surfer in Jamaica and have been intrigued by SUP for a while - it looks like a wonderful way to be on the water even when there are no waves to surf and a very good way to stay healthy, mentally and physically and have a blast. I'd very much like to buy a board but don't know where to begin - there are no SUpaddlers here. I'm pretty small - under 5'3 and 115lbs. Would like tp get something to cruis on but also to begin learning to catch small waves with too. Mahalo nui loa, Nathalie Hey Bill,

this is a really useful website, thank you! I was wondering if you could help me with some advice - I’m a surfer in Jamaica and have been intrigued by SUP for a while - it looks like a wonderful way to be on the water even when there are no waves to surf and a very good way to stay healthy, mentally and physically and have a blast. I’d very much like to buy a board but don’t know where to begin - there are no SUpaddlers here. I’m pretty small - under 5′3 and 115lbs. Would like tp get something to cruis on but also to begin learning to catch small waves with too. Mahalo nui loa,
Nathalie

]]> Comment on New Toy: Hobie Adventure Island by Guy MacLachlan http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2007/01/22/new-toy-hobie-adventure-island/comment-page-1/#comment-66351 Guy MacLachlan Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:57:30 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?p=114#comment-66351 Good stuff, thanks! I was at Valley Island Marine yesterday and that damn A.I. demo they had set up there has been on my mind ever since... Guy / Ulupalakua Ranch, Maui Good stuff, thanks!

I was at Valley Island Marine yesterday and that damn A.I. demo they had set up there has been on my mind ever since…

Guy / Ulupalakua Ranch, Maui

]]> Comment on Maui Alarm Clock by Bill Rozier http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2009/03/18/maui-alarm-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-66056 Bill Rozier Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:56:32 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2009/03/18/maui-alarm-clock/#comment-66056 Wonderful post...I forgot how good of a story teller you are.... Wonderful post…I forgot how good of a story teller you are….

]]> Comment on Amazing Dedication by Bill Rozier http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2009/03/12/amazing-dedication/comment-page-1/#comment-65673 Bill Rozier Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:57:26 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2009/03/12/amazing-dedication/#comment-65673 B: Wow....I have never seen anything like it....VERY cool.... Hope all is well my friend..... B. B:

Wow….I have never seen anything like it….VERY cool….

Hope all is well my friend…..

B.

]]> Comment on Standup Paddle Surfing 101 by Jim Miller http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/a-change-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-63150 Jim Miller Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:56:27 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?page_id=246#comment-63150 Hey Bill, We want to make sure that folks can get started in the sport correctly also. I look forward to more from you in the 101 section. We posted some info about getting started in SUP on our site under Stand Up Paddling Basics... http://www.wernerpaddles.com/go_paddling/tips/ More in video format at Werner TV... http://www.wernerpaddles.com/wernertv/ We will be producing even more to make sure SUP'rs are enjoying their time on the water as mush as possible. Hey Bill,
We want to make sure that folks can get started in the sport correctly also. I look forward to more from you in the 101 section.

We posted some info about getting started in SUP on our site under Stand Up Paddling Basics… http://www.wernerpaddles.com/go_paddling/tips/
More in video format at Werner TV…
http://www.wernerpaddles.com/wernertv/

We will be producing even more to make sure SUP’rs are enjoying their time on the water as mush as possible.

]]> Comment on Hobie Trimaran Kayak by PonoBill http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/activities/hobie-adventure-island-a-trimaran-kayak-you-can-sail-paddle-or-pedal/comment-page-1/#comment-62986 PonoBill Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:11:00 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?page_id=120#comment-62986 Hi Luca, I have had the Adventure Island in very strong winds and swells to twenty feet. Took it with no problem, though it was a bit scary. They are very tough and can handle a lot more than Hobie would probably recommend them for. I haven't done any trips longer than 30 miles, but I wouldn't hesitate to. They can carry a lot of stuff. I'd carry a bilge pump though, they do take on some water, but it's relatively easy to pump them out from the middle hatch. Hi Luca,
I have had the Adventure Island in very strong winds and swells to twenty feet. Took it with no problem, though it was a bit scary. They are very tough and can handle a lot more than Hobie would probably recommend them for.

I haven’t done any trips longer than 30 miles, but I wouldn’t hesitate to. They can carry a lot of stuff. I’d carry a bilge pump though, they do take on some water, but it’s relatively easy to pump them out from the middle hatch.

]]> Comment on Hobie Trimaran Kayak by luca dadamos http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/activities/hobie-adventure-island-a-trimaran-kayak-you-can-sail-paddle-or-pedal/comment-page-1/#comment-62954 luca dadamos Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:04:31 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?page_id=120#comment-62954 hi. it's luca from Italy, I would be intrested on buying this adventure island for nautical trekking. I just have some question for you: have you ever used this boat for a long trip? Is material strong enough even for strong wind? Have you ever sailed with big waves? (beaufor) sorry for my bad english I hope you understand enough. By Luca hi. it’s luca from Italy, I would be intrested on buying this adventure island for nautical trekking. I just have some question for you: have you ever used this boat for a long trip? Is material strong enough even for strong wind? Have you ever sailed with big waves? (beaufor) sorry for my bad english I hope you understand enough. By Luca

]]> Comment on Proof that Santa SUP’s by noxtheking http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2007/11/01/proof-that-santa-sups/comment-page-1/#comment-62783 noxtheking Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:32:59 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?p=281#comment-62783 <strong>noxtheking...</strong> Have you been blogging long? %TTITLE% is a great blog, you have a great writing style too. Found this post last Friday and i've been reading your blog since. I've subscribed to your RSS feed and I am excited for more quality posts like this one :)... noxtheking…

Have you been blogging long? %TTITLE% is a great blog, you have a great writing style too. Found this post last Friday and i’ve been reading your blog since. I’ve subscribed to your RSS feed and I am excited for more quality posts like this one :)…

]]> Comment on Oregon Scientific ATC-2k Camera: Bah! by mick http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/2007/01/25/oregon-scientific-atc-2k-camera-bah/comment-page-1/#comment-60300 mick Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:59:59 +0000 http://www.ponohouse.com/ponoblog/?p=127#comment-60300 I recently purchased OS ATC-2K POS (piece of shit) from Compuvisor (worthless, don't order from them) & am a Mac user w/ an IQ & have had no response from either OS or Compuvisor re Mac & SD card format instructions. Went to the Mac store & not one of the employee's there were able to figure this out !! Absolutely disgusted w/ OS, Compuvisor & in general American Capitalism !! Give us your money & we will do as we wish, because we can !! Aren't there any legal (lawyers) people out there that have been shafted by OS that can get a lawsuit going ?? I'm soooo pissed off because of the principle & not the $115 that I feel I threw away. I'm going to fight this to get a full refund because I CAN !!! WANKERS, the lot of them !! I recently purchased OS ATC-2K POS (piece of shit) from Compuvisor (worthless, don’t order from them) & am a Mac user w/ an IQ & have had no response from either OS or Compuvisor re Mac & SD card format instructions. Went to the Mac store & not one of the employee’s there were able to figure this out !! Absolutely disgusted w/ OS, Compuvisor & in general American Capitalism !! Give us your money & we will do as we wish, because we can !! Aren’t there any legal (lawyers) people out there that have been shafted by OS that can get a lawsuit going ?? I’m soooo pissed off because of the principle & not the $115 that I feel I threw away. I’m going to fight this to get a full refund because I CAN !!! WANKERS, the lot of them !!

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