In this SUPboarder PRO video, Beau Nixon shares insights into his recent experience competing in the Longboard SUP Revolution Bali event. He reveals his equipment choices for the competition and heat strategies that were employed.
Thanks, great insight! Even more impressive results having some of your equipment context! Am I mistaken or you seem to be on top of your game in terms of shape/fitness? Talked with one of the competitor recently, he was impressed with your surfing, but not surprised, I thought it was a bike thing but it seems to apply to longboard supsurfing too: when you know how to, you know… I heard your family enjoyed the trip too. Congrats, Happy for you.
Thanks JV. We had a great time in Bali. I have been working on my fitness over the last few months and I’ve noticed a huge difference. I’m way fitter than before. But it is like riding a bike to a degree – once you know you know. Thanks and hope you are well
cam
6 months ago
Enjoyable video Beau. The Kalama board you were riding is still in production. I think it would be good of you to do a more detailed review of that board. I am curious how it would compare to the Starboard Go Surf you previously reviewed. My guess is the Go Surf would be more of a recreational surf sup for beginners. I think the Kalama is around 15 pounds. Thats lite.What is the bottom shape of the Kalama ? Thanks
Hi Cam. The Kalama is a light board. I was surprised. I believe the bottom shape is a slight single concave in the nose which moves into a double concave and then a small vee out the tail. The concaves are subtle, not too defined. Compared to the Starboard Go – the Kalama is a performance oriented board with more rocker and refined rails. The Go Surf is a great board, more stable but feels much heavier on the wave. Hope that helps. Thanks
Hi Cam. The weight of the Starboard Go Surf is not a 100% negative. It holds speed with the weight and it is more stable for heavier riders. A Kalama vs Starboard Longboards comparison would be interesting. The 2024 Starboard Longboard range definitely have a slightly flatter rocker which helps with paddle speed. They do have a domed deck which keeps the rails very thin so I’d say the Starboard’s are more sensitive. The nose on the Starboard range are quite narrow so that does make it harder to walk the board in terms of stability, but on the flip… Read more »
Loved seeing the clips from this, thanks for sharing. Is there any live footage anywhere? A longboard SUP will be my next purchase. Though I can paddle my normal non sup longboard, it’s just a bit small for me to SUP really.
You said they wanted to add a 10ft longboard sup event and you rode a 9ft board. Is there a range then?
Thanks. There isn’t a 10ft division, it’s just 9ft plus. A lot of events around the world require a 10ft board though. There is about to be a video released by the LSR crew with footage from the event. Keep an eye out for this soon.
Micky Griffith
3 months ago
Hi Beau, thanks for the video. Always interesting. Looked some sizeable waves. Well done on getting to the final. I’m still benefiting from your advice, including, as you reference in the video, knowing where your back foot is at all times. Hope the family are all good. Thanks Micky
Hi Micky! Thanks for the comment. Glad you’re improving from the clinic earlier this year. Keep me updated with it. All is well here thanks. Hope you are the same.
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Thanks, great insight!
Even more impressive results having some of your equipment context!
Am I mistaken or you seem to be on top of your game in terms of shape/fitness?
Talked with one of the competitor recently, he was impressed with your surfing, but not surprised, I thought it was a bike thing but it seems to apply to longboard supsurfing too: when you know how to, you know…
I heard your family enjoyed the trip too.
Congrats, Happy for you.
Thanks JV. We had a great time in Bali. I have been working on my fitness over the last few months and I’ve noticed a huge difference. I’m way fitter than before. But it is like riding a bike to a degree – once you know you know. Thanks and hope you are well
Enjoyable video Beau. The Kalama board you were riding is still in production. I think it would be good of you to do a more detailed review of that board. I am curious how it would compare to the Starboard Go Surf you previously reviewed. My guess is the Go Surf would be more of a recreational surf sup for beginners. I think the Kalama is around 15 pounds. Thats lite.What is the bottom shape of the Kalama ? Thanks
Hi Cam. The Kalama is a light board. I was surprised. I believe the bottom shape is a slight single concave in the nose which moves into a double concave and then a small vee out the tail. The concaves are subtle, not too defined.
Compared to the Starboard Go – the Kalama is a performance oriented board with more rocker and refined rails. The Go Surf is a great board, more stable but feels much heavier on the wave. Hope that helps. Thanks
Thanks Beau. I guess a more apples to apples comparison would be Kalama vs Starboard long boards. The Starboards have domed decks I think.
You Said the Go Surf is much heavier on the wave. Is that a 100 % negative ?
Hi Cam. The weight of the Starboard Go Surf is not a 100% negative. It holds speed with the weight and it is more stable for heavier riders. A Kalama vs Starboard Longboards comparison would be interesting. The 2024 Starboard Longboard range definitely have a slightly flatter rocker which helps with paddle speed. They do have a domed deck which keeps the rails very thin so I’d say the Starboard’s are more sensitive. The nose on the Starboard range are quite narrow so that does make it harder to walk the board in terms of stability, but on the flip… Read more »
Thanks Beau. Great info
Loved seeing the clips from this, thanks for sharing. Is there any live footage anywhere?
A longboard SUP will be my next purchase. Though I can paddle my normal non sup longboard, it’s just a bit small for me to SUP really.
You said they wanted to add a 10ft longboard sup event and you rode a 9ft board. Is there a range then?
Thanks. There isn’t a 10ft division, it’s just 9ft plus. A lot of events around the world require a 10ft board though.
There is about to be a video released by the LSR crew with footage from the event. Keep an eye out for this soon.
Hi Beau, thanks for the video. Always interesting. Looked some sizeable waves. Well done on getting to the final. I’m still benefiting from your advice, including, as you reference in the video, knowing where your back foot is at all times. Hope the family are all good. Thanks Micky
Hi Micky! Thanks for the comment. Glad you’re improving from the clinic earlier this year. Keep me updated with it.
All is well here thanks. Hope you are the same.