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Sunday Funday Big Sur

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:39:57 +0000

I finally have sorted through the hours of video from our sessions at Big Sur a couple of weeks ago. Shane was in town on a surfing mission and we took full advantage of every day starting in Glenwood in the mornings and making our way to Big Sur in the afternoons. Both waves were amazing in different ways. Glenwood was big and bouncy with a nice foam pile, great to work on new moves, and Big Sur was smooth and glassy so we borrowed some stand up boards from Hobie and our friends at BadFish River Boards. By no means are we awesome at SUP but we sure gave it everything we had and got some awesomely long rides. It’s amazing how much you can learn when there is no limit to how long you can stay on the wave. I think Shane held the record for longest ride staying out for at least an hour. Here are some shots thanks to my Dad, Gary and check out the video too!

Doesn’t get much better than this:

Obviously he’s stressed out:

But he can shred too:

Tommy Hillike was out on his board:

The Bad Fish Boards are made for this stuff and obviously a step ahead when it comes to river waves, they can even make me look good:

Trying to get rad on the 12 footer:

Here is the edit, we took so much footage from so many different angles, unfortunately I lost some good shots but I think it still turned out okay.

Win a kayak package. Buy a ticket today. Benefits First Descents!(CLOSED)

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:36:21 +0000

CKS PaddleFest brings us the first kayak event in Colorado to start off the 2011 season with a bang. Thanks to CKS, Liquidlogic Kayaks, Stohlquist Waterware, Werner Paddles, Snap Dragon Skirts, and WRSI Helmets- Brianne and I will be raffling off a Liquidlogic boat of choice and package with all proceeds benefiting First Descents. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets in advance. $10 per ticket or 6 for $50. Raffle will be drawn May 30th at PaddleFest in Buena Vista, CO. Don’t have to be present to win. Tickets will also be sold throughout the PaddleFest events.

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“THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT. WE RAISED $2,103!!! LUCKY WINNER JACOB GREY WALKED AWAY WITH ALL THE GEAR AND A BRAND NEW LIQUIDLOGIC FREERIDE 67!” THANKS TO THE AWESOME SPONSORS AND CKS FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE.”

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Driven Episode 4, new logo

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:34:55 +0000

Sorry for the long time to get the latest edit out there. I am back at school now and left my computer charger in CO. This episode covers the original M-Wave with the legendary Stevo Parker, and some Colorado river stand up paddling down Shoshone with Brianne Horton. Hope you enjoy it. If you’ve got an opinion please let me hear it. Also, check out the new logo. Trying to keep things fresh these days!

Till next time, thanks for checking in.

Driven Episode 4 from ross herr on Vimeo.

Episode 4 takes you to Original M wave and Shoshone on a stand up paddle board.

Song 1: “Be Free” Troubled Andrew
Song 2: “Dangerous” Wyclef

My new logo was designed by the genius behind Kind Design Clothing, Baz Redd. Much thanks. Be sure to check out his fresh gear.

Versaboards on Shoshone, Stand Up Paddling is here to stay

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:05:44 +0000

About a month ago John O’Neill and I headed down to the Shoshone section of the Colorado river for some SUP action. Luke Lubchenco came along to document the spectacle. Going into the evening John had only Stand Up Paddled once on the pond in his neighborhood. Why not just go straight for some class III?! Giving him the Liquidlogic Versaboard I knew he would do just fine.

Here are the photos from Luke, thanks again for coming along and enjoying the laughs. For those of you still unsure about SUP; it’s here to stay. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. It’s impossible to not smile and have a good time when you’re on one of these.

Here I am entering the first rapid.

John close behind.

The first couple rapids can be a little stressful with all the rock dodging.

The Wall is by far the hardest rapid for me of the section. John and I are both in combat mode here.

John recovering.

The Versaboard even surfs! “All Day Wave” domination.

Next up was the last two rapids. I haven’t been that nervous on Shoshone since I was 15 years old! So much fun.

Now get out there and get after it. Summer is almost coming to an end.