In one of the previous threads PT woody mentioned he has been toying with SUP Polo. I think its a fantastic idea so I thought I'd start a thread. I know some of played canoe polo I've not played but I assume rules and scoring would be similar?

Some thoughts:

1. The board. Should it be fast and narrow so you can get to the ball first or short and stable so you can pivot and change direction quickly? Should different positions have different boards?

2. The ball. How big?

3. The paddle. Design will possibly be affected by ball.Probably ordinary paddles to start off but maybe a flat angle or perhaps a little ridge on the nonpower side to hold the ball?

4. The field. What dimensions?

All thoughts on gear and rules welcome.

I'm thinking something like a C4 subvector. Short and stubby, with a dropped deck for stability and chunky rails to take getting rammed

helmet and pfd/impact vest for sure

We found a tennis ball in the surf one day and pegged it at each other in between waves , very hard to bend down and pick it up without falling off , good skills training.

A water polo ball would work great.

Rob

Interesting idea...........but i like it

Has potential and maybe it is something that may have legs

Fab

Session and Allrounder did this with a beach ball at torquay I think.

The beach ball was way to light from what I was told and it was not full contact lol.

The uli idea is smart cant imagine too many wanting to ding up their fav board at 1600+ a pop.

When is the first game travel wont be an issue just delate the board and take as hand lugage lol.

Phill

PS our team name is the "Sharks"

......or the ultimate VIC vs NSW vs QLD showdown at the Mambo

goatman said...

......or the ultimate VIC vs NSW vs QLD showdown at the Mambo

Yes of course the national championships at Mambo would be the net result of the initial Country vs Metro trials to pick each state side. Or possibly it goes to a premier league style affair, where Naish, Starboard, Uli, etc gather together their sponsored riders and overseas ringers for the ultimate pro series showdown. But maybe we're getting ahead of ourselves here. What are the rules? What ball do we use? What is the size of the field and the goal?

I'd think a Water Polo ball would be a pretty good size (and designed to be in the water)

For the "mallets" maybe build something up around the of the Paddle handle (maybe make it out of a "hardish" rubber though, for when you hit boards/people). might need to get stronger paddle shafts though.