4/13/11

Demo our SUP boards this weekend at the Port Angeles Kayaking Symposium

Our SUP rep Rob Casey will have a booth for his business, Salmon Bay Paddle at the Port Angeles Kayaking Symposium this weekend.  Below is a list of boards he'll have for demos.  He's also  teaching 2 flat water sup classes and one SUP surf class.  

Perfect Wave boards in PA:

18’ touring/racing Phantom
12-6 pointy nose
11-6 round nose
10-6 round nose
9’-8” pointy nosed surfing sup or kids sup.

More about Perfect Wave, http://perfectwavesurfshop.blogspot.com/

For more info and directions to the symposium, see: http://www.raftandkayak.com/sea-kayak-trips/kayak-symposium/

4/6/11

We now have Rob Casey's SUP Book in Stock!

Stand Up Paddling Flat Water, Surf and Rivers’ is a Mountaineers Outdoors Expert Series published by Seattle based Mountaineers Books written by PW team paddler, Rob Casey.  Forward written by Dave Kalama.


Learn how to surf, paddle rivers and tidal rapids, race, plan trips, and the basics. Learn SUP fitness with fitness expert Nikki Gregg, and the history of the sport by board designer Corran Addison


Rob interviewed top paddlers such as Brandi Baksic, Jenny Kalmbach, Dan Gavere, Nikki Gregg, Infinity's Steve Boehne, Tomahawk's Evan Lloyd, Fletcher Burton, Wade Lawson, Candice Appelby, Dave Collins, Ken Hoeve, and NW residents Ken Campbell and PW team rider Beau Whitehead.  


Photos in the book include several local PW paddlers such as Patrick Aio, Bobby, and Beau Whitehead. 






3/31/11

Race Board Prices for 2011





Here's our 2011 Race Board Prices.  We are also the NW source for Bark SUPs!  

2070.00 - 12-6 Bark Tuflite - Competitor
2215.00 - 12-6 Bark Carbon - Competitor
2360.00 - 14-0 Bark Carbon - Dominator (NEW!)

1675.00 - 12-6D PW - Epoxy - Bullet  (See pic of this board on the previous post, far right).
1850.00 - 14-0D PW - Epoxy - Bullet


Bobby Arzadon
Perfect Wave
8209 124th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 8033
425-827-5323 shop
206-498-8469 cell
www.perfectwave.com <http://www.perfectwave.com>

2/13/11

Pink 11'-6" SUP Package - Board, paddle, bag, fins, hoodie, traction...



Pink 11'-6" SUP Package Includes:

-11'6" PW SUP, Epoxy Lightweight
-Quick Blade Elite Light Wt Paddle
-Paddle Bag
-Traction Pad
-Fins
-PW Hoodie
-Free SUP Lesson with Purchase
$1,595.00  ($1,859 Value)

2/8/11

2 for 1 Paddleboard Lessons til Summer!


What SUP'ning at Perfect Wave!

2 for 1 SUP Lessons till the first day of Summer

2 is better than 1. Yes, that's right! Grab a friend, spouse, co-worker or whoever and let's ready for summer, with this killer deal at PW to get you ready for summer and get all those paddling questions and kinks out of the way. If your a beginner, this is also a great way to get started for half the cost. SUP lessons at PW are normally $45/60-90min lesson. Now you can grab a buddy and start it for half the price. 

Also ask about our advanced paddling and training sessions. If you feeling adventurous join us in the waves for a SUP Surfing lesson ($100/2hr lesson).

Keep us in mind this summer while down at the lake in Kirkland, for your family and company summer picnics. We can also do group events. We'll show up with a load of boards and offer instruction if needed, then we can pick them up after your event. 

We also offer paddle board delivery & pick-up ($10ea way) on rentals to any Eastside beach on LW. We will also start adding race boards to our rental pool this summer, if you feel like entering a race or just want to try one. Race boards will only rented to experienced paddlers.
Note: We will also match any coupon offer for lessons if you bring us the print out.
Hope to see you all in the water or at the shop.

Bobby, Blake, Rob & Coda
Perfect Wave
8209 124th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 8033
425-827-5323 shop
206-498-8469 cell
www.perfectwave.com

2/4/11

Here's Our Updated Used SUP List 2/3/11

2/3/11


575.00 - 9ft Black Tip
500.00 - 10ft Liquid Shredder (blue w/out handle)
625.00 - 10ft Liquid Shredder (teal & blue w/ handles) these boards are barely used. still like new
575.00 - 12ft Liquid Shredder (blue w/out handle)
675.00 - 12ft Liquid Shredder (blue w handle) (available in yellow)
925.00 - 11'6" Laird Softop
875.00 - 12ft Liquid Shredder Lake Board - Still very new (displacement hull) 
950.00 - 11'6" PW w/ bag (Gray or Teal)
950.00 - 10'ft PW (blue)
950.00 – 10ft al merrick quad fin fish
1100.00 - 10ft Laird Tuflite - Yellow with gray stripes
1175.00 - 12ft Tomahawk - Karno Model - Still very new (displacement hull)
1150.00 - 12'6" PW w/bag green
1850.00 - 12'6" PW Bullet Race Board (Red) (displacement hull)
2150.00 - 14ft PW Bullet Race Board (Blue)(displacement hull)
2850.00 - 18ft PW Mach 5 (race board) (displacement hull)
2750.00 - 18ft - Blue Stripes (Race Board) (displacement hull)

Bobby Arzadon / Blake Hanley / Rob Casey
Perfect Wave
8209 124th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 8033
425-827-5323 shop
206-498-8469 cell
www.perfectwave.com <http://www.perfectwave.com>

1/30/11

2011 SUP Races and Events in the Pacific NW

Here's a list of 2011 SUP races and events in the Pacific Northwest.  The list is on our sales rep Rob Casey's blog, Stoke Magazine.  A few items will have more details as we near the event date.

If you know of an event not listed here, give Rob a holler.

http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/

1/24/11

Check out our sales rep Rob Casey's new SUP book!

Our NW SUP sales rep Rob Casey just completed Stand Up Paddling Flat Water, Surf and Rivers,’ the first comprehensive instructional guidebook on stand up paddling (SUP).  Published by Seattle based  Mountaineers Books, the guide will be published in April 2011. 

Part of the 
Mountaineers Outdoors Expert Series, the book covers the basics of stand up paddling from gear choices and basics to how to run rivers, surf, tidal rapids, racing, and paddling on overnight trips. Dave Kalama wrote the Forward, Nikki Gregg contributed to the Fitness chapter, and Corran Addison co-wrote the History chapter.  


Rob interviewed top paddlers such as Corran Addison, Brandi Baksic, Jenny Kalmbach, Wade Layson, Fletcher Burton, Evan Lloyd, Candice Appelby, PW's Beau Whitehead, Tacoma resident Ken Campbell, and shaper Steve Boehne of Infinity Surfboards, among others. 

Rob is also the NW contributer to SUP Magazine and his images have appeared in Stand Up Journal.  
Look for Rob's pics of Bobby in the upcoming Spring issue of Stand Up Journal.  Rob's blog, Stoke Magazine covers SUP paddling tips and gear suggestions.  A resident of Ballard, Rob teaches SUP through his business, Salmon Bay Paddle, and does free demos of Perfect Wave boards in Seattle.

Pre-Order Rob's Book Here:

Perfect Wave Crew at the 2011 Seattle Boat Show

L to R: Bobby Arzadon, Rob Casey, Blake Hanley, Patrick Aio, Beau Whitehead.

1/12/11

Visit us at the 2011 Seattle Boat Show!

SEATTLE BOAT SHOW, JAN. 21-30, 2011
The Seattle Boat Show, Indoors + Afloat, is the West Coast's Largest Boat Show featuring more than 1,000 recreational watercraft, seminars and the latest accessories indoors at Qwest Field Event Center, plus afloat on South Lake Union.  For more info, Click Here.
Visit our booth at Hobie Cats NW - West 8.

Our 2011 Quiver

(L to R) 9-6, 11-6, 12-6, 14 Race, 12-6 Race, 10-6, 9-8.
Call for a price list and demo!

1/5/11

Visit our booth and demo SUPs at the New Year's Challenge Race 1/8/11

Visit our booth and demo SUPs at the Sand Pt during New Year's Challenge this Saturday Jan 8, 2011. http://paddlingdynamics.com/challenge/


Our booth will be at the finish line at Sand Point by"Sail Sand Point", directions Here.



Once at 74th:
Just after the entrance guard station, turn hard left and go north, paralleling Sand Point Way. (There are usually Sail Sand Point signs, but sometimes these get moved) Go under the overpass and you will see the water. 


Address:

Sail Sand Point
7777 62nd Ave NE Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98115

Give us a holler if you have any questions!

Perfect Wave Surf Shop
8209 124th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-5323