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SUP HISTORY



Stand Up Paddleboard History

Stand up paddle-boarding (SUP) is a Rebirth of an Ancient Sport. Thought to have originated by the Hawaiian beach-boys at Waikiki (hence the name “beach-boy surfing”), the sport has only recently started to gain widespread national popularity, due in large part to such waterman as Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama, and Brian Keaulana.

Today SUP is a fun and challenging way to surf, and it’s also incredibly versatile, because you can also paddle in flat water. SUP is great exercise, providing a vigorous, full body workout. SUP is a fun way to get out on the water no matter how you do it.


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Tim not only got my whole family up and paddling, he made all of them want to come back for more.
A great teacher, guide, vibe, spirit, turtle spotter and now friend.
Tim is a good person.

† God bless,
James 'papa het' Hetfield :-)>

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While visiting Maui, I had an opportunity to learn to SUP from Tim Inskeep. Tim is not only an outstanding teacher with a simple clear way of instructing SUP techniques, but he also is a great person with great karma and a pleasure to spend time with. Within a very short time Tim had me proficient enough to really enjoy the sport. I enjoyed it so much that as soon as I got back to Seattle I bought a board, paddle, and of course, a wetsuit to handle the cold Puget Sound. I have been SUPing as often as I can ever since. I attribute my continuing enthusiasm to my introduction to the sport from Tim. If you have a chance to go SUPing with him, DO IT. You won't ever regret it !!!

Patrick Repetowski, Seattle, Wa.

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My name is Craig and I'm a Firefighter from Denver Colorado. I got a SUP surfing lesson from Tim and it was the best experience I've ever had on or in the water. You feel like you're the captain of your own craft while you glide above the surface. It's very relaxing and a kick ass workout too. I felt muscles I didn't know I had after the lesson. It's opened a whole new dimension for a crappy old surfer like myself. The possibilities of where you can go are endless. Tim makes the process easy and fun. You don't even feel like you're learning something new, Tim makes you think you've always known how to do this, you just needed a place to go.

Craig Spader Littleton, Co.