Infinity Custom boards
As Fall of 2024 these are current collection of my boards. From top to bottom here is the list of my custom boards
- 2018 Whiplash Dugout – 12.6 x 23 / 282L
- 2024 Prototype Dugout – 14 x 21.5 /262L
- 2020 Blackfish Dugout – 14 x 24 /288L
- 2021 Whiplash Dugout – 14 x 19.75 / 288L
More details and story for all these board soon! (9/14/2024)
Want know more about Infinity products? Visit Infinity website today.
Probox Fin System by Larry Allison
When it comes to a fins, I call up the “Fin God” (as I call him) who knows a little more than you think. Larry Allision’s handcrafted fins are something special when you ride with your board. It’s magical and they have deep meaning to each fin he designs and creates. Probox Fin system allows infinite setups for variety of SUP boards.
Both of my boards are equipped with the Larry Aliison Probox Fin system and use his handcrafted fins. The system makes the board stable in any condition and tracks your board much straighter. With the 4 fin setup, initially you want to test run a few fin combinations to find your preferences and performance. Once you do the reward is unspeakable.
Want know more about Allison SUP race fins and Probox fin System products? Visit Allison SUP Race Fins & Probox Fin System website today.
Do you want to hear more about Larry’s Fin. He has released new podcast interview with “Beyond the Stroke” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-stroke/id1754202797?i=1000669001768. Definitely worth listening for 60min long podcast.
Great friend from Nashville, TN, Tony.T worked on getting Ventral fin box installed.
QuickBlade Paddle
The Paddle is extension to your arm. Such an important piece of gear to own. Jim Terrell’s hometown is not far from my town and I have seen his incredible nieces races in a small SUP circuit. None the less QuickBlade is my choice for paddles.
For the past 3 years I have been using T2- 85 which replaced the Trifecta blade. Easy on shoulder and catch is more positive compare to trifecta. Almost feels of UV catch but more forgiven entry with smooth pull each time.
Want know more about Quickblade products? Visit Quickblade website today.
#1 asked questions. What is the difference?. See the video for yourself.
Nielsen Kellerman (SpeedCoach SUP)
One of the most common SUP conversations you’ll hear is what kind of GPS do you use. High performance GPS/Data logger for SUP is limited unless, don’t want to have visual screen attached to your board.
If you are serious about SUP training the SpeedCoach 2 SUP with training pack is best there is. I think the device could use little more updates but in most cases I can do all my training program right at finger tips. It’s been close to a year now that NK has released the IOS/Andriod app which makes life easier on the road when you are traveling for races.
The Device is easily firmware upgradeable and has seen many good changes in the past. The NK company listened to our needs and released the updates.
Bluetooth Heart rate is supported which is important to your training. I think once you try it, you will really like it.
Want to know more about SpeedCoach 2 SUP? Visit NK website today.
Quick overview of Speedcoach 2 SUP functions.
Virus
What is there not to like about Virus clothes? I found many of other fabric technology works but to a lesser extent. For high performance cloth both in summer and winter season, Virus clothes offers great comfort in both departments.
High compression pants such as their AU10 is superb to keep your calf, knee and rest of your bottom muscle nice and tight.
If you have not owned anything from their line of clothes you should at least try once. Visit here to learn about their fabric technology.
Want to know more about Virus? Visit Virus website today.
Here is little about Virus
RSPro
This is another common SUP conversation about what you use for grip. I have been using HEAD tennis grip for awhile which never leaves a smell even after it gets wet. The grips stay firm but never dries quickly.
As I battled with myself for grip replacement, RSPro came out with a new product called “Paddle Grip RSPro Hexa”. It is So thin it barely adds thickness to your shaft.
It is Easy to install and the texture is great. It Has a 400 grit sand paper-like texture but will not harm your hand. Even after it gets wet you will not loose your grip. It Dries and sheds water easily during the race.
If you are looking for light weight solutions you might want try this products.
Want to know more about RSPro products? Visit RSPro website today.
Easy installation
SIS(Science in Sports)
Nutrition is such a difficult part of your decisions. I have used many different products on the market and I don’t think I was ever happy with it until I found SIS. I wish I knew SIS existed a long time ago.
Gel products are purely easy to take without any additional liquid intake which makes life easier when both hands are in use. I found that most products are too tacky and sticky to take easily and require you to drink something to get them down. Drinking is a great part of your process but when both hands are being used, I personally like to split the nutrition intake apart.
Hydration powder is available in different types but overall none of the products have given me any issues nor do they lack performance. Betrer yet when I need that extra edge it works immediately.
All of the product lime seems to be really performing well and it speaks for itself.
Want to know more about SIS products? Visit SIS website today.
Company that is serious about their athletes.
Vitamin Blue
Our carbon racing board is a fragile piece of equipment that requires full attention especially during the transportation or staging at the race site.
How many have seen delimitation of their board? I just saw one at Chattajack next to my board. It wasn’t pretty at all. The owner of the board was there and I asked about it. He told me it was just 30 minutes back home and that alone delaminated the board. His board was a full black carbon race board.
There are many choices of board bag s on the market. But if you want it well protected, well fitted and custom to your needs such as extra padding on nose/tail then you have one choice to make.
Vitamin Blue in Costa Mesa, CA ioffers 100% custom made to order bags for SUP and are handmade in USA. You tell them what you want and they will custom make the bag for you. There is a standard price for 12.6′, 14′ and up but if you request additional options at small cost you will have your very own dream board bag.
The quality of the board bag is second to none and you will not be disappointed.
Both of my boards have identical setups including the Infinity logo, reflected, fin storage, rear fin opening, center handle opening top/back side hands, and double padded nose/tail.
Do you want to know more about Vitamin Blue products? Visit Vitamin blue website today.
Learn what you need to know on how to measure your board to order your next custom board bag.
LockRack
I have been using THULE SUP rack system for 5years before switched to a LockRack system. Most simple and effective way to load/unload your board.
Rack will speaks for itself and if you are taking time to use strap and noodle type of setup or still using clumsy SUP rack system then take a look at these!
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Nathan Sports
SUP racing require good fit to aboid chaffing of your skin. I have used common hydration brands and worked well but the fit to my body was never right.
Recently, I purchased two of Nathan’s products. One is Vapor Krar 4L Race Vest and other one is Vapor Air. Both products are slightly different in fabric type and bladder capacity but both fit well on my body.
Vapor Krar Race Vest is my go-to pack for my normal 6-8 mile SUP race or with the 1.5L bladder capacity I could go up to 15miles SUP race. Vapor Krar uses a stretch cloth fabric style that fits well and has some give when you wear it. It was easier to wear than Vapor Air.
I recenlty used the Vapor Air pack during this year’s Chattajack 31. I was anle to use 2x 2L bladders without any modifications to the pack s. This left plenty of front pocket space for gels that I require to carry onboard without getting from the board deck itself. Vapor air offers a slightly tighter fit compared to the Vapor Krar. The Vapor Air uses a mix of stretch fabric and thinner fabric. It is light but also easy to break the thread if you try to pull around or force the pack to fir. I had no chaffing for 6hrs and 26min on Chattanooga river.
Want to know more about Nathan products? Visit Nathan sports website today.
Learn about Vapor Krar Race Vest
Garmin
I am a long time Polar watch user. I would use it when I used to race my mountain bike. That is how my HR zone training started. Now that I have moved to SUP racing, I had to move up on my wearable devices as well.
It wasn’t too hard as Garmin was only company that supported SUP and rowing sports. I had a few choices of models but the Fenix 5X Pluswas the perfect wearable device. It has a built in HR monitor and ANT+ external HR monitor. Also has a battery that lasts a few days.
The Watch has been serving me very well and it is my backup for my SpeecCoach.
Want to know more about Garmin products? Visit Garmin website today.
Wahoo
What you do when you have a bluetooth capable SpeedCoach 2 and ANT+ Capable Garmin Fenix 3HR watch?
There are very few options to buy a branded name products. Wahoo is a trusted company by one of biggest Tour De France teams, “Team Sky.”
Wahoo makes three different HR monitors with Bluetooth and ANT+ signal broadcasting simultaneously. This means that your SpeedCoach 2 and Garmin watch can communicate at same time!.
For SUP you need basic Wahoo TICKR model. Other two HR monitors have extra feature that SUP does not require.
Want to know more about Wahoo TICKR products? visit Wahoo website today.
Want to know more about Wahoo TICKR products? visit Wahoo website today.
Learn about Wahoo HR monitor
BRAZYN & NOMADIX
My Daily dose of body maintenance comes from this collapsable roller by Brazyn. This roller travels with me wherever I go and is a must have tool for everyone.
If you have roller then you may need some kind of mat. Meet the Nomadix multifunction towel. It’s a Slip resistant towel that sticks to any surface, yet feels like a durable towel.
These two are the first one to come out my travel bag when I entire my hotel room. Once you try Brazyn roller you will love how it feels on your body.
Want to know more about Brazyn or Nomadix products? Visit Brazyn and Nomadix website today.