Total freedom Vega

[@markb2396]

I too watch this video over and over. Really like watching Patrick’s technique, very interesting. Thanks 😊

[@khelben1979]

I just watch this video over and over again! I love it! Greetings from Sweden.

[@peetsnort]

I'm 60 now and I have used and enjoyed asurf ski almost identical to your one in 1974. Obviously your craft has evolved beautifully with thin stern and tuna fin rudder. Respect..!! In cape town where I used to cross 10 ft breakers during the time I was a life saver The purest form of paddling. So so heart-warming to see it continuing

[@N254NK]

Thank you for your comment..am 42 I may just try this soon if I can just overcome some fear am holding onto

[@raju-bitter]

Oh, great story! Just listened to Oscar Chalupsky's biography as an audiobook, "No Retreat, No Surrender!". He talks extensively about nippers (young surf lifesavers), the original triathlon competitions, the fantastic conditions you have in South Africa with wind and waves. Will start surfski paddling this year at the age of 53. And plan to the Millers Run in a couple of years, probably attending Dawid Mocke's paddle clinic. Wish I'd live in place as perfect for surfskis as Cape Town, live in Copenhagen. No real surf and big waves here, but lots of water.

[@raju-bitter]

Which surfski did you paddle back in 1974? How were those compared to the modern boats?

[@subliminallyinc]

After watching this video I picked up a beginner ski to work on. Someday I will have the capability to move up to a Vega. Looking forward to that day.

[@robp4037]

This is a super-cool video - amazing shots, great music... and a beautiful craft. Love the design philosophy and vibe - the Vega looks gorgeous, and quick, and sea-kindly. I'd love to get on to one. Greetings from the UK. 🙂

[@aok5298]

Great study of paddling form and ski design/performance! The shots from the rear most telling of continued steering, adjusting line,. Great vid

[@Vylkeer]

What an elegant and fast glide surfskis have.

[@lou36heron87]

nice video, scenery, that Vega slices thru the water really good, love those waves

[@denislemelin7653]

That’s just beautiful !!!

[@ThePaddleChannel]

LOVE this video. I lovely Ares OC1 and I am now getting into Surfski. I am so looking forward to paddling the Vega.

[@barryblackburn5910]

Great job with this video. I am stoked on my Vega!! It surfs so good and I am pleasantly surprised how fast it is in the flats.

[@AWildBard]

smooth paddling beautiful

[@patriotpatriotic3894]

Very good video!

[@tonisurfski]

NICE VIDEO!

[@kayaksurfskisantaeulalia]

Amazing !!

[@barryblackburn5910]

Wow, I just watched this video again for the seventh time! I would love to paddle in Hawaii. I have had my Vega for 11 months and every paddle it just gets better (maybe because I/m slowly improving, LOL). The Vega is great in the ocean bumps and in the flats. If you are in the market for a new boat you need to try the Vega. #kaiwaastrong

[@TerryValhalla]

Ski's look great! Love to paddle one soon.

[@FasterFartherX]

So damn good. But my skies are little grayer, my seas a bit flatter... my ski a little bit heavier. Must. Paddle. Hawaii.

[@jimwortham8634]

Wow beautiful video paddle myself nothing this caliber how much are they

[@CarlosLagos-f9n]

Esos usan timón y quilla ,geniales

[@yeraysosatrujillo5085]

When do we plan a "magical" trip using this beauty? I'm in!

[@hjuff771]

Wow...

[@leemelbourne3297]

Interesting that the nose gets submerged quite often. I thought that would be a negative.

[@kuhniberti]

What I find remarkable is that (unless it was redacted) there is not a single incident of nose-diving to be seen.

[@jdenmark1287]

2:28 in, but you are right it's not pearling at all.

[@subliminallyinc]

I think it has to do with the lighter construction. Their monologue design allows it's nose to stay light up front and prevent it from staying down in the front of the bump for too long.

[@ThePaddleChannel]

My Ares rarely buries the nose. I have a friend who has the Vega and he says it is rare for him to stuff the nose. I think Kai's design has a lot to do with it.

[@kj3607]

Whats the learning curve from oc1 to surf ski? Or how long of a curve?

[@subliminallyinc]

hull looks like the Antares without its ama

[@Mikinct]

Nobody seen that large shark fin broach around 1:45 mark. I just cancelled more ordering the Vega - sorry

[@herbertmasing]

You are right - it did look like that, when looking closely. Nicely noted:) Another question is if it was actually broaching or just some trick they intended for a better footage ended up looking like this:)

[@fyneyoungstunna]

I think thats his paddle?

[@ikkeennietjij]

@@fyneyoungstunna most certainly not!

[@fyneyoungstunna]

Fred van Viegen yeah, after seeing it on dry land, its the rear fin....

[@Mikinct]

Only sarcasm, sharks aren’t a joke. I love the water & wanted to try learning to sail a Hobbie Cat recreational boat but only this is learning out in deep saltwater areas off the beach. Not the actual sailing part, just if & when capsizing and being in water is my fear I got to just get over it somehow. Person that sold me used Hobbie Cat said he’s been sailing those waters over past 40 years. In my mind I’m like it only takes one encounter to ruin a perfect sailing day. Lol

[@alexf5033]

It looks like it wants to nose dive when catching a wave

[@peetsnort]

That's fine. It's just like the super yachts of the billionaire set. Designed to cut through

[@toshiakikuroda4184]

凄いね〜。僕には、怖くてできない”海”

[@hope4surf]

Cheee!!!

[@homefront3162]

How much weed do uou smoke everyday?

[@emilygore2599]

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