Land paddling in Seattle is not really a year round activity.
It rains a lot most of the year, and in fall/winter, when the temperatures drop, only the most dedicated spend time land paddling, and having fun.
And we at "Seattle Kite, Surf, Paddle" are among those crazy ones who enjoy land paddling in any weather !
There is something special about land paddling in the snow ! It's like combining longboarding, snowboarding, and paddleboarding in one.
And the surroundings are breathtaking ! Because there is nothing quite as serene as seeing your beloved city in a fresh sheet of snow. It's truly magical making your first tracks in the snow.
Paddle your way down the mountain with this snow stick from Kahuna Creations. It has a fully adjustable design to accommodate quick changes on the slopes, and the aluminum shaft promises extra durability.
In my previous post, I wrote about Kahuna Creations' new addition to their land paddle family - Snow Stick Snowboard Paddle.
In my previous post, I wrote about Kahuna Creations' new addition to their land paddle family - Snow Stick Snowboard Paddle
While the main idea behind the snow stick was to help riders easily paddle through the flats and carve it up all over the mountain, in my opinion, the snow paddle would be a better fit for beginner snowboarders.
While there are many cool products that help kids learn snowboarding ( like this popular safety harness from Lucky Bums ), Kahuna Creations' snow paddle is great for beginner riders of older age who're just learning the ropes.
My son is 10 y.o., and he only took 2 private snowboarding lessons before. But with the snow paddle, he was up, and riding in no time !
Using Kahuna Creations snow stick is a great way for beginners to learn how to snowboard, build confidence, and feel safe !
But if you are not a beginner, do you really need a paddle?
This is what Kahuna's marketing manager Cory McBride says about the snow stick for more advanced riders : "It's the whole paddleboard wave mentality. With the Kahuna Snow Stick, you get seriously deep carves. The stick lets you really crank on your turns till you're almost laying flat in the snow - it emphasizes your carving power by letting you push harder on your turns without losing control."
And for those of you how are hard core paddleboarders - you can easily turn your snowboard into a snow-slashing paddleboard !!
Kahuna Creations Snow Stick Snowboard Paddle will be a great addition
Onda Motion is of the most versatile longboards that is great for cruising and carving as well as land-paddling and kite-skating.
Compared to most longboards out there, Onda boards are quite unique. They perform and handle much better than traditional longboards because of their smooth gliding wheels and tremendous maneuverability. Give it a kick and it glides forever !
Onda was designed from scratch to be the best all around cruising longboard in the world.
Every component was carefully designed and custom built as part of an integrated product, to allow you to cruise the pavement effortlessly, with minimum friction and enormous forward momentum. Onda delivers full-fledged glide performance and awesome carving that will have you feeling like you’re levitating above ground.
Want to learn more about land paddling with Onda board ? Read here ...
If you loved REI's Quarter Dome tent, you'll love REI Co-op Quarter Dome Air Hammock !
A minimalist alternative to a tent, the REI Quarter Dome Air hammock packs light, sets up easy and provides a structured, open sleeping area up off the ground with a stowable bug net for protection.
This 1-person new backcountry hammock from REI combines elements of both tent and traditional hammock design.