If you are not on this list, contact Island Waveski immediately as we
have only a few spots more open. I know I am missing a few that I
cannot remember. Here is a list (maybe short a few) of paid
competitors as of yesterday.

Dave Cohen
Mark Pastic
Fletcher Burton
Stewart Deisal Reynolds
Roger Adams
Alexander Stubbs
Sharon Grause
Joe White
Steve Riordan
Ann Perry
Ricky Miller
Nick Scoville
Paula Rock
Gordon Rock
Pam Scafidi
Bill Leonard
James Rieks
William Anzueto
Bill Holden
Mark Birch
Gordon Winterbon
Frank Casciotta
Howard Blackmon
Brian Kuszmar
Randy Hamilton
Greg Keenan
Roger Adams
Bjorn Hansen
Bill Carey
Roy Scafidi
Don Pelligrini
Steve Hoogstraten

First U.S. Nationals in years and everything looks good, surf is
looking better and better. Looks like the new U.S. Waveski scene is
off to a great start, we hope you can be part of it!

Again, if your not on this list call Island Waveski asap, only a few
spots left.

C U @ Nationals!

For info on this weekend U.S.Nationals go here
http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/viewtopic.php?t=100

Models show TD#8 blessing us with a potential EPIC surf conditions for
the U.S. Waveski Nationals!!

Originally posted on http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum
By Roy Scafidi Host of the Upcoming U.S. Waveski Nationals.

Long range models have TD 8 east of Florida for the nationals,
Although a long time away 15 days Its looks like we will be getting
hurricane swell for the contest. Get your entries in now as cutoff
date to sign in is 9/25. Start getting in shape now! Later
Roy Scafidi Island Waveski
http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/viewtopic.php?t=203

3wks to U.S. Waveski Nationals Sept.28-30th Cocoa Beach Florida

Don't miss the largest Waveski event in several years! Riders from all
over the United States will be attending including the top Waveskiers
in the United States. I have spoken to Steven Moser (CA) from
Wavemaster USA and he will be coming, I suspect he will bring a few
from his crew too. I also spoke to Dick Wold and he said he will do
his best to make it. West Coast riders Rodger Adams (CA) Fletcher
Burton (CA) Mark Pastick (CA) and others will be attending. Ricky
Miller (NJ) past JR.Champ, Alexander Stubbs (Ma,CA) Stewart Deisel
Reynolds Macski rider (Va) MenoVan Schagan (Holland) Rob Canali (NJ)
Gordon&Paula Rock (NC) Stephen Riordan (Ga) Gordon Winterbon (GA)

The list above represents just some of the better known non-Florida
competitors; Florida has by far the most Waveskiers of any state thus
far with California running a close second in numbers, not
competitors. Florida will most probably and naturally have 4-5 times
more competitors at this event. This event will run for 3 day and will
be run and hosted by Roy & Pam Scafidi of Island Waveski, Roy and Pam
have over a decade of experience in running National and World Waveski
events. Ask anyone that showed up at the last small kick off event in
April and they can tell you that it was TOP notch run and the judging
was most professional. Island Waveski also nearly gave out more value
in prizes to EVERY competitor than was paid in entry fees. They truly
love this sport and are spending the money and time to prove it.

For those who are not super competitive folks (like me) the event also
produces tons of new Waveskis and equipment from all over the World
you can check out and even try. This event provides all of us an
incredible learning experience and BEST OF ALL and even more
important, the camaraderie and new friends you will experience and
meet is worth far more than anything you could buy or find anywhere
else. Fact is, I have made numerous good new friends that all share
the same love of Waveski'ing as I do. Nearly where ever I go in the
U.S. now, I can pick up the phone and call a new friend I met through
these events and go surfing with them. Many members on the USWA will
attest to the fact that at the very least, these events have forged
some great long lasting relationships...

For sign up information go to
http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/viewtopic.php?t=100

For more general information visit the
http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/

For host hotel info visit
http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/viewtopic.php?t=140
Hotels and Flights are VERY REASONABLE this time of year, however get
you Flights if your flying within the next week to get the best deal
(Flights are cheap)
If anyone need help with lodging or ANY other questions, let me know.

See you at Nationals!
Brian Kuszmar
USWA Dude
B(dot)Kuszmar(at)yahoo(dot)com

U.S. Nationals entry update from Island Waveskis Roy Scafidi

Hello everyone, Here is the latest, I have confirmed entries from
California, New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and
Delaware. Total numbers are at 18 give or take one or two. I expect
that number to double within the next two weeks.

I will not take more than 64 entries as its impossible to run that
many in 3 days. Do not delay in signing up and miss the biggest
waveski contest in 7 years. Any questions Please call or e mail me
Roy@... I hope to see all of you there.

Roy

P.S. I have another model in the works and will show it at the contest.

For more info go to http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/

Message from Island Waveski on September 28,29,30th U.S. Waveski
Nationals.

Hi Guys and Gals,

We have added event information on the
Island Waveski website

http://www.waveski.com/events/events.html

On this page you find a link to download a contest entry form.
You can also find a link to pay your entry fees online using a credit
card. International riders are welcome to enter.

We will have an International
Champion as well, if we get the entrants.
Please, if you have any question just give us a call at 800-777-2613
or email roy@....

Thanks,
Roy Scafidi

For more info on Nationals and all Waveski info visit uswaveski.com

2007 USWA Surfing Nationals Hosted & Sponsored by Island Waveski Sept.
28th,29th,30th. in Cocoa Beach Florida

Island Waveski tells me that already we have multiple registrations
from four different states including sign ups from California.

PLEASE remember, It is ONLY a 3 day event and it IS filling up fast!
Reserve your spot now and guarantee yourself a spot at this years
Nationals.

For more information and registration forms go here!

http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/viewtopic.php?t=100

September is the BEST time of year for consistent good swells in
Florida. Come compete with the top paddle surfers in the U.S., check
out cool equipment and make new friends. See you there!

Lots of Activity on the new United States Waveski forums! Join us!

If you still have not joined the new USWA forums what are you waiting for?

Hurry up and join now before you have months of old messages to read!

LOTS OF COOL TOPICS!

If your already registered and signed on, thanks!

New USWA forums site go here

http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/

Regards to all!
Brian Kuszmar
USWA

http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/

http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/

uswaveski.com

uswaveski.com

uswaveski.com

Members,we are phasing out this forum.Please go to the NEW USWA forum

The new USWA Forums site requires no special yahoo membership or
anything. Use your preferred email, fill out a quick and easy form,
wait for a email confirmation from us and sign on!

IMPORTANT! Pick your user name carefully as you will need to re-
register to change it. Remember your password and user-name.

Also REALLY IMPORTANT after signing up for the new forums you will
have to wait for a automated confirmation from the USWA forums before
you can log on. IMPORTANT since our email address that your
confirmation is sent to you may not be on your list of in/out emails
it may get kicked to your Spam/trash/delete bucket. So if you do not
receive our confirmation within an hour or less check your
Spam/trash/delete folder first before emailing us.

Regards!
Brian Kuszmar
USWA

When signing up for the new forums you will have a password emailed
back to your email address you gave. Since the address that your
password is not on your list of emails in/out it may get kicked to
your spam bucket.
So if you do not receive it check there first..
Regards!
Brian

The new site requires no special yahoo membership or anything. Use
your preferred email and sign on. Have fun!
Go here

http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/index.php

The new site requires no special yahoo membership or anything. Use
your preferred email and sign on. Have fun!
Go here

http://www.uswaveski.com/uswaforum/index.php

RE/
>I use the wonderbolt:
>
>http://www.saltwaterdreams.com/shop/srshowcategory0.php?h1=store.saltwaterdream\
s.com&id=8023
>http://www.surfdogz.com/beach/fins/wonderbolt.htm
>
>I order a few at a time in case of loss.


When the guy at Infinity told me the thing in the pic below cost
twenty bucks, I practically choked - but I ponied up bc I have to
remove/install the fin when transporting the board.

Now I want a couple more.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48262653@N00/544979384/
--
PeteCresswell

Any surf shop, almost all longboards use the same system.


--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Steventon" <steventon@...>
wrote:
>
> Okay, I ordered a Hot-seat from Tom.  Not only was the price less
> than NRS, but the shipping was too (even if only 30c)....
>
> -Bye
> -Richard
> ps: anyone know where to get the flat plates in the skegbox that your
> skegs screw into ?
>

I use the wonderbolt:

http://www.saltwaterdreams.com/shop/srshowcategory0.php?h1=store.saltwaterdreams\
.com&id=8023
http://www.surfdogz.com/beach/fins/wonderbolt.htm

I order a few at a time in case of loss.


For a bag I sue a windsurfer bag, surboard bags are to narrow and not
strong enough:

http://www.the-house.com/bagsw.html

Check the widths and lengths carefully to match your board, and call
them to confirm sizes.

Here are some places that often have good deals on paddles, paddle
jackets, PFD,s helmets, drytops, etc:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/
http://www.rei.com/outlet/
http://nrsweb.com/

Looks like the comp went well and everyone had a good time. Especially
as the surf looked like it was going to be non-existant for a while
prior to the weekend.

Thanks to Gordon for putting in the time to organise things, Brian for
kicking things off again in the US ( and the others behind the scenes
we never hear about), Roy from Island skis,  and also Alexander and
his mum who flew down from Boston  to attend... photos look great ..
and there are more coming I'm told.

A good start for the sport  in N/C and of course the Island comp
before that in Florida. Nationals coming soon and hopefully you all
get a chance to put some comps together for the west coast team too.
If everyone from  riders to manufacturers puts a bit in  things will
grow nicely and  everyone will benefit.

Good luck USWA...exciting times !

Regards Nick
Tsunami NZ

RE/
>Being an old fart, I found that the 7'+ big bladed
>paddle I used in Hawaii was getting to be too much, so
>I built a wood paddle with smaller blades that is just
>over 6' long.
>
>The difference is amazing, its like having a lower
>gear - I can get more and stronger strokes in and
>accellerate much faster. It makes catching waves a
>whole lot easier,  more fun and less exhausting.
>Aloha, Hunt Johnsen

That parallels my own experience.  Started by taking a hack saw
to my Werner Camano adjustable... then bought a wing paddle that
people said was too short... then bought a Werner white water
paddle in a 191 - with the Werner sales guy sort of rolling his
eyes....   But every time the shaft got shorter, it felt better.
But five feet????   Guess I've got to talk somebody into lending
me one for a few hours.
--
PeteCresswell

Okay, I ordered a Hot-seat from Tom.  Not only was the price less
than NRS, but the shipping was too (even if only 30c)....

-Bye
-Richard
ps: anyone know where to get the flat plates in the skegbox that your
skegs screw into ?

We will be phasing this yahoo groups site out quickly
For all future USWA forum posts/replies go here

http://uswaveski.com/uswaforum/

And a quick reminder below if you missed the first one-
We have our own REAL forums up and running! Even though our yahoo
group's site has done a fine job for developing a place to meet it
does lack much in the communication department. So here it is, our NEW
United States WaveSki Association web site (work in progress) will be
here and THE NEW HOME OF THE USWA FORUMS ARE UP AND RUNNING! It's all
ours, feel free to start signing on and start posting now.

Also PLEASE remember to fill in the city and state info along with
other information on the sign up page. It will help us identify you
and prevent anyone from getting booted off as a spammer.

http://uswaveski.com/uswaforum/

Don't forget to thank USWA member Warren for the hard work he is
putting into this!

Have Fun!

Brian Kuszmar
USWA

I like the Hot Seats too. They are bit cheaper here
http://topkayaker.net/TopKayakerShop/
index.php?
main_page=product_info&cPath=1_15&products_id=57&zenid=68f064ada460aa734c732
946b2bc4897

Plus Tom is a great guy with stellar service!

Billy

--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "abogadobob" <abogadobob@...> wrote:
>
> These are great!
> Peel and stick:
>
> http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=2626&deptid=1764
>
>
>
>
>
> > Can anyone recommend where to get decent butt-pad foam for making
> your own
> > seat ?  I just got a new ski, and the seat it came with is too thin
> and too
> > small.  The info I am looking for is: what type of store to find it
> in, or a
> > chain store name etc.
> >
> > Thanks !
> >
> > -Bye
> > -Richard
> >
>

Pete,

Being an old fart, I found that the 7'+ big bladed
paddle I used in Hawaii was getting to be too much, so
I built a wood paddle with smaller blades that is just
over 6' long.

The difference is amazing, its like having a lower
gear - I can get more and stronger strokes in and
accellerate much faster. It makes catching waves a
whole lot easier,  more fun and less exhausting.
Aloha, Hunt Johnsen


      
________________________________________________________________________________\
____
Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect.  Join Yahoo!'s user panel and
lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7

Blocks if you want to carve your own....

http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=2076&src=related_items&refer=From-26\
25-To-2076





> Can anyone recommend where to get decent butt-pad foam for making
your own
> seat ?  I just got a new ski, and the seat it came with is too thin
and too
> small.  The info I am looking for is: what type of store to find it
in, or a
> chain store name etc.
>
> Thanks !
>
> -Bye
> -Richard
>

These are great!
Peel and stick:

http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=2626&deptid=1764





> Can anyone recommend where to get decent butt-pad foam for making
your own
> seat ?  I just got a new ski, and the seat it came with is too thin
and too
> small.  The info I am looking for is: what type of store to find it
in, or a
> chain store name etc.
>
> Thanks !
>
> -Bye
> -Richard
>

Thanks for the networking Don! It was a pleasure having you in Cocoa
and it will be just as much to see you in Sept.

We going to be able to get you on a Waveski by then? heh

And, yes, we will keep the yahoo groups up a a portal so to speak.

Hope all is well and see you soon!

Brian Kuszmar
USWA

--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "Don" <woodkayaker@...> wrote:
>
> Brian -
>
> I'm registered with the new forum - just waiting on the confirmation e-
> mail.  One suggestion, though - since the Yahoo discussion group is
> FREE... don't be in too much of a hurry to dispose of it.  For one
> thing, people can find your group by doing searches through Yahoo
> groups (that's how I found you!).  Maybe add something to the
> description at the USWA's main Yahoo page, telling everyone where to
> find the new forum, and leave it up?  Any way -
>
> I copied & pasted the info that you e-mailed me, about the upcoming
> nationals in September, and posted it at the PCPC Naples & SWFLPC
> Yahoo groups.  Spreadin' the word!  (I have this tune running through
> my head....?  "See you.... in Sep-te... em-ber"!!!)
>
> Don McCumber
>

Brian -

I'm registered with the new forum - just waiting on the confirmation e-
mail.  One suggestion, though - since the Yahoo discussion group is
FREE... don't be in too much of a hurry to dispose of it.  For one
thing, people can find your group by doing searches through Yahoo
groups (that's how I found you!).  Maybe add something to the
description at the USWA's main Yahoo page, telling everyone where to
find the new forum, and leave it up?  Any way -

I copied & pasted the info that you e-mailed me, about the upcoming
nationals in September, and posted it at the PCPC Naples & SWFLPC
Yahoo groups.  Spreadin' the word!  (I have this tune running through
my head....?  "See you.... in Sep-te... em-ber"!!!)

Don McCumber

We have our own REAL forums up and running! Even though our yahoo
group's site has done a fine job for developing a place to meet it
does lack much in the communication department. So here it is, our NEW
United States WaveSki Association web site (work in progress) will be
here and THE NEW HOME OF THE USWA FORUMS ARE UP AND RUNNING! It's all
ours, feel free to start signing on and start posting now.

Also PLEASE remember to fill in the city and state info along with
other information on the sign up page. It will help us identify you
and prevent anyone from getting booted off as a spammer.

http://uswaveski.com/uswaforum/

Don't forget to thank USWA member Warren for the hard work he is
putting into this!

Have Fun!

Brian Kuszmar
USWA