It looks like a hose hanger thingy they sell at Bunnings.

http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_product_neta-aluminium-hose-hanger-brown_1098.aspx

You could wrap some tape around it or put some pipe lagging over it to protect the board.

Looks like a good idea. But what do you do with the thing when you're at the beach? I wouldn't be thrilled at the idea of walking 1km back to the car, then 1km back to the beach, and repeat all that when you've done paddling for the day.
I like the idea of those webbing strap holders. The weight of the board is supported over your shoulder, and you can wrap it up and keep it in the pocket of your boardies.

The SUP carrying problem would almost disappear if the carry hole was hollowed inside you you could bend your fingers over. At the moment you carry the weight of the board on your fingers instead of your hand.

Would it be that hard for manufacturers to make a hollow on the inside?

I have a commercial SUP strap thing but it would be the work of minutes to knock up one of these.



The commercial jobby uses fastex buckles to close and it is hard to get tight enough to not slip when supporting weight on the paddle. After a session I prefer to put the slings on at the water's edge so that sand is not trapped between the straps and the board.

And sorry if I am not clear in my explination but you need to install 2 of these.
DJ did a previous explination blow by blow pictures and everthing how to install these.

Nothing else comes close...........

Hey Scotty.. great job with those leach plugs hidden under the deck grip of your new Naish Glide.

I might try and do the same with mine.. Did you take any pics during the precess?

DJ

high as a kite said...

Morning Robdog,
I have something similar to what Gorgo posted. I'll bring it over next time and you can see if it suits your needs.
The paddle can be attached to the straps. I'm pretty sure it would be more user friendly then the hook.
Ian

You missed it this morning Ian, really clean, small but fast punchy waves

high as a kite said...

Nar, I never missed it, I was just a few bays to the north / west of you.

I'll be glad to get back to work to have a rest. (not really)
Out of the last 18 days I've SUP 15 mornings and kited 18 arvo's.
Just loading the kite gear and off again. I'm glad fuel is around the $1 mark at the moment.

Might see you tomorrow morning.

Was even better this arvo, a lot bigger and very consistant 4 hrs total on the 9 6" today, just me & robdog out catch a wave , paddle back out, then straight away another set would come

Dont think tomorrow will be any good, meant to be ssw!

G'day UK Ian,
I'm on holidays at the moment. They get their pound of flesh during our winter, and I make up for it during our summer, pretty good arrangement.

OK Brooko, I might give tomorrow a miss then.