@@thschro8483 thank you !!

Thanks !

Thank you for the comment. Yes, the waves were pretty good that day !

@@siempreafavor730 gracias !

Gracias por la pregunta perp no se exactamente. Mas o menos 16-17 km por hora velocidade mediana

@boyanzlatarev más parece excelente muy bueno

Hi, thank you for the comment. I am not sure how to answer this about a hidden technique because I don’t know what techniques you know. The surfski is made of fiberglass and carbon as far as I know. It is Nelo 520 XXL

@boyanzlatarev i almost don't know any thing to catch good waves, and thanks for the information about the kayak. You should keep up with your videos. They are amazing!!

@ thank you. I appreciate it!

@@Buran01 thanks for the comment. This is epic v8, it is 54 cm wide and 550 cm long

@@boyanzlatarev Thanx a lot, I've heard more than once that stability is the most crucial factor to newcomers as me since since allows a safer and more enjoyable experience, but I've seen a lot of tempting narrow surf skis around. Now that I've seen your videos in the south coast of my country I feel more encouraged to folloow my guts, purchase a astable, begginer friendly Marzu 55 or Nelo 520 and just focus in enjoying the proccess and developing skills instead of chasing speed!

@ thank you. I would say that for new to the sport or experienced paddlers, a stable surfski works great. Looking back at my own paddling, I started in year 2000 and it has been more than 24 years. By some standards I am probably an experienced paddler by now but I love paddling stable boats. It’s addictive to try and get fast speed from so called slow surfski. I enjoy it a lot!

@@ceedmo1359 большое способа!

@@JAENOLIVE gracias amigo !!!

thank you!

Hi, yes we do downwind camps and you could find more information at www.surfskicenter.com I hope the FAQ page could answer most of your questions and you could contact us via the page for any other information you would like.

@@reginaldojeri thank you

@@ExceptionallyCleverUsername thanks for the comment. I don’t have a comprehensive comparison between the two models 510 and 520 xxl. I can maybe do a test in the next day or two and write you back. From the experience I have had so far in those two models I can point to two main differences: 1. 520 xxl has significantly more volume and if you are on the heavier side 200 lbs plus (as I am) then you are likely to feel more stable in the 520 xxl. 2. The maneuverability of the 520 is superior due to the rudder shape and materials compared to the plastic 510 rudder and also the 520 seems to sit higher in the water allowing for better turning. The lighter weight is a benefit as well although there is an argument to be made that lighter weight would diminish stability when comparing two Surfskis of equal shape. More or less where are you situated in California? There maybe a closer place to test the 520

@@boyanzlatarev I'm in Fremont, close to the southeast end of San Francisco bay. I think the nearest actual Nelo dealer is up in Oregon.

@@chrisbeard9113 thanks for the question. I like Jantex and it works pretty well in downwind for me. I use Jantex Gama 640 cm^2 at 205 cm (it is adjustable between 20(1215 cm).

@@boyanzlatarev thank you, that helps me so much. I’ve been looking at 720cm to 740cm paddles but that’s probably more than I need outside of racing. you are amazing in the water.

@@chrisbeard9113 I think 720-740 is the size of paddle blades used by the top (fittest and strongest) paddlers in the world. If you put yourself in that bracket then it probably makes sense but if you are more like me - an average strength and fitness than I would strongly recommend 640-660 cm2

@@boyanzlatarev thank you, that helps a lot. Most people recommending paddles have suggested epic small or mid as being beginner small paddles, but they are 735 and 750 cm square, and that is big when you see when men and women sprinters are using, 740 to 800. I’ve only used flat paddles and plastic kayaks in ocean for years and recently learned about surfski, got a Nelo 510 on its way to me in Alaska. For the price of these paddles, I don’t want to spend money on one I am not fit to downwind with. I appreciate your advice, you’ve got some great skills and make it look effortless on the downwind

@@chrisbeard9113 Thanks! Wow Alaska, it sounds cold but also adventurous. It must be great for paddling! I strongly recommend a wing paddle and if you wet with Epic then it should be small mid wing, soft shaft (they are also less expensive) and maybe 205 - 215 cm length. Nelo has a plastic paddle a believe, which is priced economically but if you are serious about learning downwind then a carbon paddle is the best option for this.

@@zachhandler thanks Zach! Yea the boats look great !

V8 is good, Nelo 520, NK Club 540 and if you have to deal with rocks and difficult entry to the water then Nelo 510, Epic V7 or NK Breeze

Thank you !

Thank you !

Thank you! Yes, that’s an Epic v8

Slow can go pretty fast!

Thanks for the comment. Yes, I reached the land and uploaded the video to KZbin ;) I went back by car.

I am not sure exactly but some of the gusts were pretty fast.

Thank you !

I am sorry, what is dale?

hehe...true though, every day you learn something new about the downwind puzzle!

it was Eric from Sweden he is a zen master!

It is in Tarifa, Spain

It’s hard to tell as we had the current flowing with us. The top was about 26 kmh

Thank you !

I have been slow with this. I will write an article soon. Maybe a video would be better?

Very true! The ocean is such a beautiful experience.

Thank you for the comment. My opinion is that we don't need 6.4 m long boats. I love the way Nelo 520 surfs. I have used Epic V7 and that was also 520 and it felt great (minus the very heavy plastic material). I am sure there some advantages in longer boats in specific downwind racing conditions but for the average paddler like me, that theoretical advantage is irrelevant.

@@boyanzlatarev thank you !!!

Thanks! This is Tarifa, Spain going downwind from Tarifa to Bolonia.

Thank you @raju-bitter ! As a beginner I suggest you practice the stroke technique basics, brace technique and some remounting. Once you have base speed and some sprinting abilities you will be able to learn downwind. Playing in the surf zone catching waves is also an excellent practice. Go for smaller waves, you will still learn a ton

@@boyanzlatarev Thanks, will do that here in Copenhagen. I'm doing Oscar's stroke exercises, the bracing every 3rd stroke (which you mentioned in your PPP podcast interview). That was an excellent exercise in smaller waves. Here in Copenhagen the waves are smaller, so good for beginners. Really look forward to learning from you. Met some Danes here who went training with you. :)

@@raju-bitter Oscar’s drills are great. Keep at it and the results will come for sure

Thanks!

For the moment I would say V8 double. I have to spend some more time in the 600 to learn more about how to get the most out of it.

Thank you! I have been told there were sharks but I have never seen any. There are local Orca family and that maybe the reason sharks are not active around here

Thank you

Yes, the shape of the hull is as you describe it. I am not sure exactly what element of the design deliver the manoeuvrability. It has to be a combination of the rocker, the length and the rudder shape and positioning. There are two main things, which make this surfski work in downwind: 1. The steering agility 2. The lift you get when you are positioned on top of the wave. I feel the lift underneath and the sensation is like riding a motor boat on a plane. The surfski feels very fast at that moment.

It definitely feels that way when you flow downwind. Thank you for the comment!

Thank you for the comment! I am finishing a short article about the experience in 520. Actually I uploaded this video for the article! Greece has some amazing downwind conditions but I’m not sure if Kavala is one of the places. I have had some very great downwind near Athens. Danube can have good waves but the timing needs to be right and the wind to blown along the river. Shallow water doesn’t helps! Whenever you can make it to Tarifa I hope we would have some great conditions for you to enjoy!

Thank you! The conditions were very nice that day and the surfski made it easy to flow with the them.

It is a great surfski for downwind for sure