Kristi Page is a self-confessed SUP addict. Having invested just over half a decade with a paddle firmly in her grasp, Kristi has just opened SUP Addiction: her own business focusing specifically on SUP.

Kristi loves nothing more than to share her love of stand up paddling and see her beloved sport bring others the same happiness it brings her.

In early 2013, she had the opportunity to work with the Carlton Football Club and came away with a very different perspective on the stand up paddle experience and what it can do for all athletes. SUP Addiction sessions are a brand new take on SUP, with not only an introduction to the world???s fastest growing water sport but also a unique fitness component. Kristi is working with football and netball teams to significantly increase core fitness and balance.



Why can Kristi help you, well after picking up a paddle at the age of twelve , Kristi has invested her teen years in all aspects of SUP. Whether it be surfing offshore bombie waves, down-winding in sixty knot winds on Corio Bay or long distance flat water paddles; she has a love for it all and will gladly pass along her knowledge.

At just eighteen years old she has been lucky enough to have the opportunity to compete locally interstate as well as internationally, coming away with competitive results and a wealth of experience.





It doesn???t matter if you???re just looking for an introduction to the waves or if you???re trying to work on something more specific, SUP Addiction have got you covered!

Kristi's passion has and will always be surfing and her vision has always been to do 1 on 1 quality coaching, so that people get individual attention to make the transition into the waves as safe and as enjoyable as possible.





You will learn warm up exercises Kristi uses in competition to ensure you know how to prepare before you go out to paddle, this will help to minimise injury.

Equipment assessment, review your paddle and board and fin set ups to ensure your going to get the best value out of your session.

Discussion on water safety and reading the water conditions, forecasts and local conditions, ideas on where to paddle away from the crowds.

Every session can include video analysis so you can see exactly what your doing, she can reinforce the positives and ger you to work on areas you need to improve on.

Kristi is a qualified Qualified Surfing Australia, Surf Coach, SUP Surf and Flatwater Coach and holds a current Community Bronze Star, First Aid and CPR Qualification.

Locations:
1 on 1 SUP Surf Coaching will be between Ocean Grove and 13th Beach

1 on 1 Down Wind Training will be on Corio Bay and includes shuttle, VHF radios, flares, paddling vest and other safety equipment and planning.

Other options:
Guided SUP Adventures.
Baby sitting service
Board / Paddle hire
Video Analysis
Professional still images.
Water Support

Giving something back:
$5 from every session goes to the Mirabel Foundation, SUP Addiction are sponsors of the Port Phillip Cup and the Outlaw Great Ocean Paddle.

Kristi's guarantee is simple if you don???t leave with a Cheshire Cat smile the lesson is free.

Check out her site at:
www.supaddiction.net.au
info@supaddiction.net.au
You can call Kristi on 0433 104 013

Sounds awesome, congrats and good luck

Way to go Kristi, called your office yesterday re a trip to Melbourne in early April to tap into your knowledge/coaching.
PS also can't wait for The Cats to take on the pies on the Saturday night at the G :)
Cheers Chris

Good luck with the new business Kristi. Thanks again for the advice the other day too.

Had a coaching session with Kristi this afternoon and had an absolute blast. Couldn't recommend SUP Addiction highly enough. Now if only I can master the skills she taught me!

Thanks to everyone for the support, Kristi got a number of calls yesterday and I just want to emphasise that she specialises in intermediate individual 1 on 1 coaching. This is aimed to help people that have paddled on flat water and want to venture into the waves for the 1st time, or want to learn to cut back or come off the top etc. The other focus is 1 on 1 coaching for people who are starting out down winding and want to learn to plan the down winder, read weather forecasts, explore safety options, improve catching runners etc, try out unlimited and ruddered boards.

Leigh progressed quickly yesterday because he had 100% focus on what he needed to improve on to help him to catch waves and he will tell you that from local knowledge Kristi can find options even in strong wind that will allow you to get the most from your lesson.

The fitness classes are done in small groups max 5 and are aimed at getting you fit to SUP Surf and Offshore paddle.

If the conditions are not suitable she will not take you out into the waves as she wants you to get real value for your investment.

Kristi got asked several time if she was serious about the SUP Addictions guarantee and the answer is simple "if you don't have fun and get real value from your coaching your money is refunded in full"

Phill