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    Featured in this show: How Chuck trained for the Battle of the Paddle. . . his choice of equipment for the right conditions. . . the Battle of the Paddle itself. . . the tube riding event in Puerto Escondido. . . his reflections on the sport. . . and more! 

Our special guest on today's show is Dave Chun, founder of Kialoa paddles. Coming from an outrigger canoeing background, Dave has been building paddles for almost two decades and really knows his stuff. In this interview Dave lays it down for stand up paddle surfers on blade size, shaft stiffness and flex, dihedrals, various paddle constructions, paddle length and proper stroke.

    We've crossed paths with Dave and his wife Meg several times over the years and they are both overflowing with knowledge about things you didn't even know you didn't know. He's always innovating and the brainstorms never end for Dave. In fact, after the interview, Dave kept saying "Oh! I should have said something else!" He loves his work, it's always on his mind and he's stoking out a lot of people with great equipment.

    Enjoy the interview (39 min.) and check out the Kialoa lineup at www.kialoa.com. 

Chucky P. is pushing the limits and set on getting barrelled big time this winter. Watch for the new quiver at www.hobie.com . More radio at www.supsurfmag.com .

The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle with a $25,000 prize purse is just around the corner and in this Pure Stoke Radio session Mr. Pipeline himself Gerry Lopez and event organizer Barrett Tester discuss the event, it's conception, and the excitment of this benchmark contest. Also, Gerry talks about the early days of stand up paddling, his experience with stand up paddling, his view of the future of the sport and a message for paddlers worldwide.  

For more information on Battle of the Paddle visit www.rainbowsandals.com/battleofthepaddle/