SUP Surf Short

Tropical Blends Hawaii #1

Earlier this year, we set out to gather footage, both still and moving, to provide content for our new website.  We already had quite a bit of surf and SUP "history" but wanted to add something fresh.  So we called the boys in from France knowing that they'd definitely liven things up.

They arrived to find early winter swells and the North Shore surf scene in full swing.  As we talked the project through, our goals seemed to gel.  Rather than going after the biggest surf we could find, impressive as that is, we decided to stay within the bounds of reality for most folks.  The idea was to provide images that allowed the majority to place themselves in the shot.  A tall order when you're looking at big Pipe!

Photo by Jay Yamada at Liquid Motion Photography

Only the very capable can put themselves in this type of shot!  So we went after scenes where a potential or average stand up paddler could relax and enjoy the thought of being there.  Check the link above and you'll get an idea.

As the days turned to weeks, their stay seemed to go by way too quickly.  I was enjoying the additional "energy" these young guys brought with them.  Everything was about having fun.

Martin and John stayed focused on getting the shots while Marco looked for every opportunity to make the situation fun.

In the end, I think we got the shots and everyone had a really good time.  Looking forward to our next adventure!  Thanks for all the hard work guys!!