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Introduction, Story, Paddle Sizing and Videos
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Welcome to the World of YOLO
YOLO Board is a Santa Rosa Beach Florida
company that is dedicated to creating awareness of what is soon to be the world’s fastest growing watersport/recreational
activity: Stand-up Paddleboarding.
Stand Up Paddling(or as we call it--"Yoloing"),
also known as SUP, is the perfect combination of surfing and traditional canoeing or kayaking. Using a canoe-like paddle and
standing atop a larger version of a traditional longboard surfboard, paddlers push themselves through the water with perfectly
choreographed side to side paddle strokes. Stand-up paddling offers a phenomenal core workout with a cadence much like swimming
or cycling. Before long, one is transported to another world that offers a completely new perspective and appreciation of
the idea that You Only Live Once.
YOLO Board currently designs and manufactures three types of stand-up paddleboards.
Each stand-up paddleboard represents a unique style that each stand-up paddler can adapt as his own.
The individually
hand shaped new and improved “Original” YOLO is 12 feet long and 31 inches wide and offers a recessed carrying
handle for easier transport. The “Original” YOLO is designed for all conditions and offers a completely different
way to experience the water, whether for a quick core workout in the lake or surf or on an all day leisure adventure. The
“Original” can also be enjoyed in less obvious pursuits, such as fishing or even crabbing!
New for
Fall ’08 is the YOLO Express, which will be similar to the Original in shape and also offers a recessed carrying handle
for easier transport. At 9.5 feet long and 30 inches wide, it has less volume and is perfectly suited for everyone from kids
to ladies to men who rip.
The “YOLO Yak” is a hybrid board designed with elements of a paddle board
and a kayak, which features a front bungee tie-down system, molded-in tri-fins, foam traction pad and front & rear handles.
Designed as a full adventure board, the YOLO Yak has a recessed deck to facilitate better stability for fishing, crabbing
or just paddling. Expected December, 2008.
WakaWai.com will be offering YOLO Boards, as well as a full line
of watersport/stand-up paddle accessories, including a variety of paddles, leashes, waterproof backpacks, and a system for
stand up paddle fishing.
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The YOLO Story
You
Only Live Once The
theme of YOLO is very much in the hearts and minds of founders Jeff Archer and Tom
Losee. Both are business owners with a keen entrepreneurial spirit. Balancing family, business, and recreational activities
always has its challenges, yet the realization that life will never slow down caused them to look at maximizing fun in relation
to responsibility. With the motto "You Only
Live Once" as the mantra for these two
entrepreneurs, the idea of YOLO as a bigger force was born.
After extensive
research and development, it was determined that there was a need for more of a hybrid style stand-up paddle board--one that
not only has its roots in traditional surfing but also in other related paddle sports such as canoeing and kayaking. With
the endless supply of bodies of water in Florida and increasing momentum in this segment of the water sports market, YOLO BOARD was born… Standing up and paddling offers a whole new point of view: from
paddling with dolphins, to sneaking up on blue crabs, to dropping in at your favorite surf-break, the act of YOLO-ing or stand up paddling has evolved from its surfing roots to a far more extensive means to enjoy time
on the water from a new perspective—anywhere—anytime. “The
master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and
his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues
his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he’s
always doing both.” - James A. Michener
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HOW TO SIZE YOUR SURF PADDLE
Paddle shafts are designed to be custom-cut
for an exact fit. As a general guide, add 8 inches to surfer's height to determine paddle length. Some surfers prefer
to use a paddle that is 1-2 inches shorter in the surf versus flat water. SURF PADDLE
SIZING INFORMATION BELOW:
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YOUR HEIGHT
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PADDLE LENGTH
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5'0"-5'2"
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68"-70"
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5'2"-5'4"
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70"-72"
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5'4"-5'6"
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72"-74"
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5'6"-5'8"
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74"-76"
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5'8"-5'10"
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76"-78"
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5'10"-6'0"
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78"-80"
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6'0"-6'2"
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80"-82"
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6'2"-6'4"
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82"-84"
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6'4"-6'6"
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84"-86"
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SIMPLE. POWERFUL. DOMINANT.
WakaWai * Weaverville, NC * USA * 28787 * All Right Reserved* Copyright 2008-2011
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