Through their own highly respected pursuits, Hawaii's Brian Keaulana, Todd Bradley, and Mike Fox have brought together more than 100 years of ocean experience to create the C4 Waterman brand of wave-riding toolsand equipment. Sharing a passion for ocean sports, the drive to excel, and a desire to share the waterman's spirit, their state-of-the-artpaddles, stand-up boards and accessories are the modern evolution of the ocean-based lifestyle that Hawaii is famous for. These decorated innovators have opened a portal to the rest of the world.

Keaulana, a mentor to surfers worldwide, has teamed up with former prosurfer and respected shaper Dave Parmenter to create a progressive blend of rocker and curves for boards that maintain speed while staying 'loose'. The Beachboy style of surfing, which originated during the early days of riding the waves at Waikiki, has never had so many options or as much room to move as it does today, thanks to C4 Waterman.

When it comes to paddles, C4 Waterman's quiver of "Pohaku Paddles" includes wood, carbon, and hybrid wood/carbon models that cover the gamut from stand-up surfing, to canoe-paddling, to steering and big-wave models that allow you to "hook in" and manage the speed andmaneuverability on large days. There's also a travel-friendly 2-piece paddle that doesn't compromise function for form.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the number of surfers and paddlers growing exponentially around the earth's coasts and shores, the 'fun'-damentals are being revisited. Advancements in materials and design, and the added benefits of time and experience have opened up a whole new door of possibility. Today, the rest of the world is catching on to an idea Hawaiians have long-understood: that you don't have to limit the way you have fun to one means of taking to the water.

Ironically, stand-up paddling and surfing was founded in laziness. The old Beachboys of Waikiki learned that they could better teach the tourists and take their photos if they could use their surfboards like a platform. By using a paddle they were able to move about more freely and easily, with minimal effort. What started as laziness soon became a tool for training, after they learned it actually improved their core strength and balance while at the same time being a lot of fun. These principles, core to every type of training, and to life, are the basis of C4 Waterman.

"Anybody can do this," says Keaulana. "It's not about being 'somebody', it's about being your best and creating your own best experience in life. Within every person there's a waterman. C4 is a concept based on a waterman's lifestyle and values. It represents the Core 4 disciplines of being a waterman: Balance, Endurance, Strength, Tradition (B.E.S.T.) The same skills we need for life."

While they've individually clocked up a stunning amount of water time, it is by embracing the history and accumulated knowledge of their forefathers that the C4 watermen have shortened the learning curve and lengthened the surfing lifespan for those who share their love of riding the ocean - be it on a stand-up board, or in an outrigger canoe.

"Our philosophy is based upon a respect for the ocean and the Hawaiian roots of these sports, along with the desire to extend the culture and camaraderie of true watermen," said Bradley. "It is our goal to develop a complete line of waterman equipment and accessories, utilizing our own expertise to offer a better product for those who wish to further explore the lifestyle."

 

Retailers

NSW

Newcastle

Newcastle Standup Paddlesurfing
Belmont North
Simon Dodd - 0434 729 508
Web: www.newcastlesup.com.au
Email: simon@newcastlesup.com.au

Central Coast

Central Coast Standup Paddleboards
Terrigal
Will Anido -0414234906
Web:
Email:ccsup10@gmail.com

 

Sydney

SUPLove
Northern Beaches
Stuart Murray - 0431 231 542
Web: www.suplove.com.au
Email:info@suplove.com

 

QLD

Gold Coast

Kirra Surf
8 Creek Street, Kirra, QLD 4225
Ph: - 07 5536 3922
Web: www.kirrasurf.com.au
Email:

 

Greenline Paddle Surf
2544 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast QLD 4218
Dave McCarthey - 0402 107 777
Web: www.greenlinepaddlesurf.com
Email:david@greenlinepaddlesurf.com

 

Noosa

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VIC

Surf Coast Stand Up
Geelong
Brett Swan - 0419 345 209
Web: www.surfcoaststandup.com.au
Email: brett@surfcoaststandup.com.au

 

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SA

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TAS

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WA

Funs Back Surf
120 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA 6011
Peter Dunn - (08) 9284 7873
Web:
Email: pdun6672@bigpond.net.au

 

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NT

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