Author: Warren Currie

If you are old enough to remember the boom of windsurfing – they you are also old enough to remember how much fun it was to cruise around the lake on a breezy day.
If you are not old enough to know about windsurfing – there is only one thing you need to know . . . It’s FUN!

Well, thanks to many of the Stand Up Paddleboard companies also being windsurf companies – it is now possible to windsurf your SUP.

Starboard is leading the way – with almost every model they make being available with a windsurf option.
The construction / color way of Starboards with windsurf insert is called Electric Blue this season.
Starboard also makes several inflatable boards that have the windsurf attachment.

Starboard is also leading the re emergence of sailboarding with a easy to set up, easy to use, low cost sail package.
The Sail packs come in the Classic model, or if storage space is an issue – the Compact model.

Both versions come in 5.5m and 6.5m sizes.
We also have kids rig packages in 1.2m and 2.1m sizes for the youngsters to learn.

Stop by the shop and we can show you all the boards and sails.

WindSUP – another way to have fun on the water.

 

 

Some stores say that they are “into” SUP,  some stores say that they have a “great selection” of SUP boards,  some stores say they “can order in” a board for you,  some stores say a lot of things.

Here at The Easy Rider – we have been paddling and selling Stand Up Paddleboards for over 7 years, and our selection of boards is second to none.

Below is a listing of all of the boards that we have IN STOCK RIGHT NOW.

That’s over 150 different SUP boards in stock – waiting for you.

Stop by, or drop us an email – we will make sure we find the right board for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 27th Annual (yes, we have been doing this for 27 years) Easy Rider Snowboard Cup – presented by Burton Snowboards is on April 5 & 6, 2014 at Panorama, BC.

If you have never been to a Snowboard Cup event . . . now is the time.
It is 2 days of fun snowboarding – followed up with about $50,000. worth of draw prizes.

The events this year are a Banked Slalom (same as the past 26 years), a Best Method Contest, and a Snow Skate Jam.

The entry fee has remained the same for the past 27 years = $25. for the whole weekend.

Early Registration is now open at the store – Cash only, and you must have a parent sign the waiver if you are under 18.
** First 100 entries will receive a 27th Annual beanie **

Schedule of events:

FRIDAY
On Hill Registration – Friday, April 4 – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Great Hall at Panorama.
Snow Skate Jam (brought to you by Landyachtz) – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the Mile One Quad.

SATURDAY
Late Registration – Saturday, April 5 – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in the Great Hall at Panorama.
Racer Meeting at Top of Course (Loose Moose run) 10:00 AM
First Run of Banked Slalom – 10 :00 AM – All Day Saturday.
Best Method Contest – 5:00 PM at Village base.

SUNDAY
Late Registration – Sunday, April 6 – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in the Great Hall at Panorama.
Second Run of Banked Slalom – 9:30 AM – Last run at 2:00 PM
Awards – 2:30 PM on the deck of the Great Hall.

**Note – to be eligible eligible for the draw prizes – you must take both runs in the Banked Slalom.

There are discounted accommodations as well as discounted lift tickets for competitors.
(scroll down for accommodations sheet)

Hope to see you there!