Dings happen. We do board repairs. Stop by or call for an estimate.

USED SURFBOARDS
  

SUP Resources

Check out Ke Nalu, a blog on standup paddling offering tons of tips and detailed discussion on equipment selection and techniques. Editor Pono Bill lives on Maui and in Portland, and we think he's a stand up guy ;-P

StandUp Journal. Get your SUP stoke with one of the nicest mags in the industry. In stock now!

  

  

RENTAL RATES

SUP rentals $35/day

Surfboards rentals* $15/day

Surfboard DEMOS $25/day

Bodyboards $10/day

Wetsuit/booties $15/day

*Weekend surfboard/wetsuit package rate: $50

SURFBOARD REPAIRS
Call or bring board by for estimate. Most repairs done within a week.  

WANTED... used surfboards and SUPs!!! Trade-in your used board toward purchase of a new board! Or you may sell it through our consignment program (best in town!). Call for details: 503-246-6646.

New page added for the Ross Is. SUP Series. Check it for updates, results and photos.

Haven't tried the SUP thang yet? Paddle surfing has long been a part of Hawaiian culture, and its popularity is now spreading around the world. You can paddle anywhere there’s water – oceans, lakes and rivers.

Anyone can learn in a few minutes, and take it to whatever level they choose. Whether it's for fitness, exploring, family time or racing, there are so many fun ways to experience SUPing.

The simple rhythm of the paddle stroke makes it easy to forget the day’s stress, and before you know it your core strength and overall endurance have improved.

Demo SUPs. Don't believe us it's that easy? Give it a go and see for yourself. We've got several boards for you to rent/demo for $35 per day for the first day, and $25 for each additional (consecutive) day. One day's demo fee applies to purchase. Our Demo Fleet tends to change up, but here's what we've got this month:

11'3 Amundson
10'10 Samoa Sevylor (inflatable)
10'0 Oxbow
11'0 Oxbow
14' Surftech Laird (shaped by B. Pearson)
14' Surftech Bark E.
11' NSP
9'8 Uber Fish
11'4 Bic

 

  

Below is a list of our current SUP inventory. To inquire about purchasing boards via phone order, and shipping costs, please call toll free 877-426-2169 or 503-246-6646.

BRAND / SHAPER

SIZES

SURFTECH Standup Paddle board
Laird Tuflite SUP 12'1
JIMMY LEWIS
Jimmy Lewis Slice - 40th Anniversary Edition 12'6
Jimmy Lewis Cruise Control 11'0
Jimmy Lewis Hanalei 10'6
Jimmy Lewis Albatross 12'6
PADDLE SURF HAWAII
  10'0
C4 WATERMAN
C4 Sub Vector 9'6
DOYLE
Doyle SUP 10'6, 11'0, 11'6, 12'0
AQUAGLIDE AMUNDSON SUP
Aquaglide Amundson (read all about it) 11'3, 11'6
STARBOARD
Starboard Extremist 9'8
Starboard Whopper 10'0
BIC
BIC Jungle 10'10
BIC Peter Pan ACS 11'4
NAISH
Naish Glide 12' AST, 14' carbon
Naish Nalu 10'6, 11'6
SOUTH POINT SUP
South Point Walden 10'10
South Point Uber Fish 9'8
Bonga Perkins SUP by Carl Schaper 10'0
OXBOW Standup Paddle board
Oxbow SUP 10'0, 11'0, 11'6, 12'
NSP
NSP SUP 10'6, 11'0, 11'6
We also carry traditional prone paddleboards from Velzy and Bark. These are the long narrow 'boats' that you paddle (sometimes great distances) while laying down or kneeling. Call for availability.

 

The SUP paddle is a critical piece of equipment for obvious reasons, but as your skills improve, the subtle difference of a *nice* paddle become more apparent. There are paddles designed for the surf, and those for flat water, and all-rounders. Unless they are adjustable paddles, they come One-Size and then we'll cut it to fit. A good fitting paddle will be as tall as your wrist with your arm extended above your head. If it's too long, you'll be dipping to deep. Too short, and you'll be stooping over. Neither scenario is good. Perfect is what you want. Be sure to get a blade paddle cover for your new baby. I'll last a long, long time if you care for it.

We carry a range of locally made paddles:

Kialoa: are state of the art. This is what Gerry Lopez has to say about the Kialoa paddles: "Using KIALOA's expertise to adapt carbon fiber and aluminum shafts to their innovative carbon fiber blades, Dave created a state-of-the-art stand-up paddle. When you want the best, go with the pros. Kialoa makes it happen." We stock several Kialoa paddles. Call for current availablility. Special orders also an option.

Werner Paddles, also made in the USA (WA.), are in the same class as Kialoa paddles. Such attention to detail, you just feel it with every stroke. Their SUP paddles are the Nitro and the Carve.

Sawyer Paddles, made in Talent, OR, utilize a mix of carbon fibre and wood. They are gorgeous. We stock the Zephyr (pictured here) and the Ellipse for the surf. Click here to read more about the Bonzai series from Sawyer. Love your paddle and feel good supporting a local company!

We also offer a more economical aluminum paddle, and an adjustable paddle, from AquaGlide.

The Oxbow carbon paddle is another fine choice.

GORGE PERFORMANCE  •   7400 SW Macadam Ave. Portland, OR 97219  •  503.246.6646
Snowboarding, Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Boarding and Longboard Skateboarding. Family owned and operated since 1983.