Paddling 340 miles on a Stand Up Paddle Board | My MR340 Journey 

Thank you!

Good luck!

@@MichaelCarson1 Think you’ll be going out on this adventure again?

@@ChinReaper Absolutely!

Thank you!

Hey Bart - Thanks, and you as well! I definitely remember chatting with you. Stoked that you finished and hope to see you next year! I think we were the 2 of the 3 SIC boards out there!

Much appreciated!

That means a lot. I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

Hi there, thanks so much for the nice comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

I agree! They are amazing.

Thanks, Kate! And thank you for all that you and Scott do for this event and the paddling community 👏

You're very welcome. Good luck out there!

Thank you!

Hi Sergio - I'm so glad you enjoyed it and that it provided some inspiration!

Thanks a ton!

Hey Kevin - So pleased you enjoyed it! That's awesome, you're going to have a memorable experience!

Thanks!

Bruce! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

Hey, thanks Trent! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Likewise!

@@MichaelCarson1 message me your phone number. I don't have it anymore. Would love to connect

Thank you!

Thanks! ;)

Thank you!

Nice! That's great!

Hi Ray - Congrats on your finish! I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed the video. I will definitely check on the GPSmap86. See you on the river!

@@MichaelCarson1 Sorry, one more thing. My only complaint about the GPSmap86 was the batteries were rechargeable, and not replaceable. Hopefully Garmin will come out with the same thing with replaceable batteries before next year. Have Fun!

Thank you! Haven't heard of that one. Will check it out, thanks!

Thanks! I'm also interested in going TWS. Not sure if it will happen this year but would def. be using an inflatable. What kind of custom board did you have made? Also, do you know how many people have done it on a SUP in the past? I can't find a lot of information.

I bought a Flying Fish Freedom board out of Stuart Florida. Possibly trying to get starboard airline now for the race.

Thanks, that is super nice of you! Appreciate you watching. I should probably make a video about that but since the race, I've got an unlimited board which I would use for any long race. More speed and efficiency and less effort at a higher pace. For navigation, in relation to gear, probably a Garmin Fenix watch. Longer enough battery life to last the whole event and built-in maps on the watch.

Hey SUPMission - thanks for the comment! I think it's too late for the events research :) Yeah, I tried to make the best gear choices I could. Always learning, though! Hope to see you on the water as well!

@@MichaelCarson1 With your body mass I think you could have gone even faster with the 23 or 21.5 RS board.. But you're right on paddle technique. It is crucial especially for ultras. A clean catch with full blade is key especially when you're tired.

@@supmission Funny you mention that! You're 100% correct but I'm glad I started on the 24.5 because of my lack of SUP experience. It was challenging for me at first but I adapted pretty quickly to it in my conditions. I'm glad I started there and not with anything more narrow, truthfully. I actually have an RS 21.5 at the paddle shop that just came in that I'm going to pick up. Super excited about it! I also kind of went all in on a custom King's Unlimited 18x23 that I just got back from picking up. I've been on it a couple times now. Wow, what an experience! Both boards kind of happened at the same time, wasn't expecting that. I think 14x21.5 and 18x23 will be a great combo! I plan on doing some videos about the whole journey.

@@MichaelCarson1 Congratulations with those 2 great choices! Ya definitely on a right track. Try Komoot or Map.me to assist with navigation next adventure. In some watches you can actually program turn by turn alerts when syncd with routes planned. Beats going in circles in the next foggy day. :) So excited for you. We’re all #boundbywater buddy.

@@supmission Thanks! Much appreciated. I think the main reason I was getting turned around was due to fiddling with camera gear. Thanks for the map suggestions. I think my plan is to get an Garmin Fenix that has the built in maps on the watch but I'll see. I appreciate your support and suggestions!

Hey, thanks! I'm thankful for the algorithm, too!

Amazing! Thanks!

Hey Jeremy, that's great! I think the board choice really depends on where you are skill-wise. You can really do it on just about anything. I'd try to focus on the mental aspect, being adaptable in the face of challenges, having solutions in place before the problem arises, nutrition (key). A flatwater board will do fine or even an inflatable as a lot of people use them. The more narrow you go, the more difficult it becomes. Most people use 26" and up as well as a cooler or box/egg crate of some type for sitting. So many things! I need to do a video on it.

@@MichaelCarson1 Michael thank you for the reply! I haven’t pulled the trigger on my new board yet, considering the inflatable sic rs 14x26 or the inflatable bullet 14x28…but I did pull the trigger and signed up for the MR340!

@@jeremystanton3763 Congrats! My recommendation would be the RS Airglide 28" for an inflatable by SIC. I would go at least 28" if it's inflatable.

@@MichaelCarson1 Thank you!

Donovann! Likewise! HUGE congrats to you! I have Last Paddler Standing planned in December. Hey, shoot me an email when you get a chance. mikecarson@gmail.com

Haha, glad to hear it!

@@MichaelCarson1 hey great video man. I’m in the same boat as you also a runner and picked up stand up paddle boarding. I have a sic rs as well I’m wondering how did you rig the bungee on the nose of your board? I see that you use nsi tie downs at the back what about the front? Is it Surf Co. EZ-PLUG Deck Rigging Kit with super glue?

@@danneh8777 Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Correct, I used the NSI soft ones on the back on the Surf Co on the front with the glue they provided. It worked well enough. I think you could use the NSI on the front without any issues. Maybe one day boards will have internal attachments so we don't have to do this kind of stuff. Happy paddling!

@@MichaelCarson1 thanks! I really don’t want to apply adhesive or glue directly on my board as I won’t know if I might sell my board some day. I saw someone said about using suction cup but I don’t think it’s strong enough aha

Yep, totally get that! I was able to sell mine with modifications, but that's all luck.@@danneh8777

The blade should be angled forward. Then when you’re at the end of your stroke, the blade is at or closer to vertical and won’t destabilize you when pulling out the paddle.

I absolutely agree with you. Thank you for watching!

Thanks a ton!