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Off Season SUP Testing

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TJ and Steve head to head SUP board testing, December 21,2011

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Steve and TJ comparing test results.
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fall paddling Big Winds GM Steve Gates heads out for a workout on a crisp autumn day.

All SUP boards in stock are on sale! Call us and we'll help you choose the perfect board for you!

We've got the perfect wetsuits for cold water paddling and they're on sale! Call us and we'll be happy to help guide you into the right suit.



Here is an extensive discussion on what to consider when choosing your paddle.

Featured Boards


Bark Dominator

Sale: $1,895.00

Lopez Surf Music 9'6"

Sale: $1,299.00

Starboard Element

Sale: $999.00

Amundson 12'6" TR-X

Sale: $1,299.95

Featured Paddles


Werner Nitro

Sale: $269.00

Werner Bent Shaft

Sale: $319.00

Kialoa Methane

Sale: $339.00

Kialoa Toro

Sale: $379.00

The 2012 Gorge Paddle Challenge Is Coming!

GPC 2012photo: John Wrenn

Save the Date

August 18 and 19, 2012

Hood River Waterfront Park

Hood River, OR

What they said about the 2011 Naish Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge:
Conner Baxter: "Absolutely awesome race - I know where I'll be next August!"
Dave Kalama: "I got longer glides on the downwinder in the Gorge than I've ever got on the Maliko run."
Byron Kurt :"The Paddle Challenge was the best run SUP race I've ever been to!"
Jenny Kalmbach: "What a great vibe at the Gorge Paddle Challenge!"


Big Winds SUP
Touring and Racing Boards
photo: Gorge-Us Photography


The Big Winds Shop tour


Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program

Paddling in Oregon? If your board is 10' or longer you must have one of these permits.


More stoked customers:

Dear Folks At Bigwinds,
I have to say that I am thoroughly pleased with my new Amundson TR-X 12'6 board and Quickblade Elite Racer paddle! Got them Monday and have been out every day since, rain or shine. The glide is sweet and it seems easy to paddle a straight track. The core exercise is exactly what's missing from my walking, cycling, back-country skiing lifestyle.
Thanks for the accommodating deal and prompt service!
-- Dave D., Boise, ID

Hi Joe – just wanted to thank you for your help and excellent service. The mast arrived within a couple of days of finalising the order. I was very impressed with the speed of delivery – I’ll be sure to buy from you again next time I am in need of some equipment.
Many thanks,
-- Peter L., Sydney, Australia


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