Wonderful video. It was fascinating to see you navigating the Missouri River at different times of day and in varying weather conditions. Congratulations on overcoming physical and mental challenges. Thanks to you and your support team for creating and sharing a great story 👍
Great video and great work! I'm the SUP paddler on the other SIC RS who was briefly ahead of you at 12'05"! We chatted a bit. So impressed that you pushed through with so little sleep. Hope to see you on the water again some time.
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!
Very well done. And well done to your support team too - waiting around for ages only to spend a brief few minutes with your exhausted racer before they head off again takes such commitment.
You're a tough bastard. Excellent video, I really enjoyed watching it. Props to all your friends and family they all seem like remarkable people and a fantastic team.
Great video, I grew up and live in the middle of Missouri right of the river and have multiple paddle platforms and follow the MR340, thank you for the inspiration! hope to see you out there one day.
I’m sure I probably saw your paddling around saguaro, canyon, or the salt… so glad I found this because I’m originally from STL.. gives me a reason to go back
Your video and storytelling really made me feel what it was like for you and I think you not only have great athletic ability you also have excellent filmmaking skills too! Congratulations.
Great video! Me and my wife are planning to do the race this year and loved your video! Love how much information you put into your video. We have had several people recommending your video to us also!
Great Race & Great Video! I finished at 59:02, also my rookie year. (epic V8pro) I remember seeing you on the river. I used a GPSmap86 with a download river race route and it worked flawlessly for tracking the channel.
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!
Michael! That was a great video and I am in awe of all you did for it. I dream of the possibility of doing this race but not sure right noe. You do give me the motivation and I will keep my fingers crossed. Thank you and congratulations!!
Amazing job I’m trying to do a race on a Sup here in Texas. The Texas water safari, it’s 260 miles in $100 from San Marcos Texas to see drift on the coast. I’m having a very difficult time getting the right board. I just had a custom board made but I’m afraid it’s too delicate. Congratulations again!
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.
Did you say 2 months paddle training and then did this MR340?? Madness. Beautiful madness. Congrats on pushing through to the finish! You've discovered the stoke for sure. :) May I warn you NOT to look at events going around Europe. Few ultras here with nice scenic views to boot. I've done the 11 Cities in Holland couple of times, Great Glen in Scotland, Dordogne Intégrale in France and now with travel restriction easing off, the hunt for next long water slog is back. It's a different kind of high from running isn't it. And man you definitely got a good choice of gears with that beautiful SIC RS, Flow X and that shorter Zre. Bravo Bravo Bravo Hero! Hope to see you on the water somewhere.
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!
wow, awesome documentary. I really enjoyed every minute of it. thanks for putting in the work and chapeau for your incredible race. you mentioned there will be changes - what were you learnings regarding your equipment? would you go wider or narrower? any more or less devices to help navigating?
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.
I have a friend that does this every year in a kayak. He finished this year at the age of 55 in just under 60 hours I can’t imagine doing it on a SUP. CONGRATULATIONS!
Michael, great video! I'm looking to SUP the MR340 next year and in the market for a new board. I see in the comments that there were few other SIC's out there, do you have any feedback or recommendations as I start my search for a new board?
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!
So Awesome to meet you in person. Hope you have been doing well since San Marcus. Hope to run into you some day again. Planning any more endurance paddling races?
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
Great video! I have to wonder about that course though--340 miles? Goofy. Irresponsible. What does a 340-mile course decide that a 100-mile course can't determine? The current obsession with ultra-distance events is weird. Exercise is supposed to be beneficial, not self-destructive. Sorry for the rant. I don't want to diminish you accomplishment--truly impressive! I'm a bike racer and kayak paddler; you've got me thinking about trying SUP. Thanks!
Hey Donovan! Hope you're doing well! What have you been up to? Did Last Paddler Standing Dec 23 and immediately followed up with 2 foot surgeries and most recently a deviated septum surgery. So, had some time off with those but back in business now. Doing MR340 this year with the wife on a tandem, planning on Last Paddler again, and Safari next year to get my revenge.
@@MichaelCarson1 Just a couple short races here. I have a torn meniscus I’m about to have surgery on and been dealing w/ a heal spur injury as well. Getting old isn’t for wimps as they say. I’m planning on another Safari run as well. 2 people finished on a paddle board this year. The first female Veronica Sosa and another guy that I heard may have had questionable ethics that set a new Paddleboard record at 81 hours. They had paradise conditions compared to our race in 2022. I would love to come run the Mr340 and the last paddler some day. I’m also considering a fast Spencer canoe or something like it to do the Safari depending on the knee. Good luck and God Bless in all you do Brother. Hope to see you at the Safari!
@@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
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.
Paddling the Missouri at night is NUTS! that’s wild
Great video! Can’t wait to paddle the MR340 2023!
Good luck!
@@MichaelCarson1 Think you’ll be going out on this adventure again?
@@ChinReaper Absolutely!
Well done man. A great video too.
Much appreciated!
Excellent video! Glad you were able to finish!
Thank you!
Absolutely amazing!
Thank you!
Wonderful video. It was fascinating to see you navigating the Missouri River at different times of day and in varying weather conditions. Congratulations on overcoming physical and mental challenges. Thanks to you and your support team for creating and sharing a great story 👍
Hi there, thanks so much for the nice comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
Great video and great work! I'm the SUP paddler on the other SIC RS who was briefly ahead of you at 12'05"! We chatted a bit. So impressed that you pushed through with so little sleep. Hope to see you on the water again some time.
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!
Such a well done video and very thoughtful narrative. We enjoy watching your journey!
Thanks, Kate! And thank you for all that you and Scott do for this event and the paddling community 👏
Very well done. And well done to your support team too - waiting around for ages only to spend a brief few minutes with your exhausted racer before they head off again takes such commitment.
I agree! They are amazing.
Fantastic video and well done 👏 glad I watched this as you’ve just confirmed to me that paddle boarding around the Welsh bays in the UK is enough 👌
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video . I’m feeling a little inadequate-
You're a tough bastard. Excellent video, I really enjoyed watching it. Props to all your friends and family they all seem like remarkable people and a fantastic team.
Thank you! 🙏
Just a wonderful experience and well narrated. Thank you so much for sharing this.
That means a lot. I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!
Great video, I grew up and live in the middle of Missouri right of the river and have multiple paddle platforms and follow the MR340, thank you for the inspiration! hope to see you out there one day.
Right on! You're welcome, and thanks for watching!
The best thing about SUP for me is that a lot of decent ones are inflatable and I don’t need a roof rack to haul it
Absolutely!
I’m sure I probably saw your paddling around saguaro, canyon, or the salt… so glad I found this because I’m originally from STL.. gives me a reason to go back
Your video and storytelling really made me feel what it was like for you and I think you not only have great athletic ability you also have excellent filmmaking skills too! Congratulations.
That's very kind of you! Thanks 🙏
Great video Michael! Congrats on this major accomplishment. Your video inspires me to complete the MR340 in the future! Cheers.
Hi Sergio - I'm so glad you enjoyed it and that it provided some inspiration!
Great video! Me and my wife are planning to do the race this year and loved your video! Love how much information you put into your video. We have had several people recommending your video to us also!
Hey Kevin - So pleased you enjoyed it! That's awesome, you're going to have a memorable experience!
loved watching this video and following your journey. Congratulations!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Thanks for an awesome video Mike. This year is my first 340 and just seeing the ramps that we have to negotiate helped a lot.
You're very welcome. Good luck out there!
That's really fantastic Michael and I really enjoyed watching this.. hope to see you soon
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
That was a long journey. Hooray and I believe you feel good to accomplish something great.
Thanks!
Great vid! And kudos for mastering a 24” board so quickly.
Thank you!
Great Race & Great Video! I finished at 59:02, also my rookie year. (epic V8pro) I remember seeing you on the river. I used a GPSmap86 with a download river race route and it worked flawlessly for tracking the channel.
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!
Inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Hey mate . Pretty big run . I've been doing rivers in tasmania . Only in summer
Thank you 🙏
Michael! That was a great video and I am in awe of all you did for it. I dream of the possibility of doing this race but not sure right noe. You do give me the motivation and I will keep my fingers crossed. Thank you and congratulations!!
Thank you!
I guess my question is why? Racing is awesome, but not to the detriment of my health. To each their own though. I like that board! Well done.
Thanks for watching!
Great adventure man! Congrats!
Thanks a ton!
Just come across this, What a great video mate would love to do more races across the pond 🤙🏻
Bruce! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Great video!
Thanks! ;)
Bad ass man I just bought my first SUP Blackfin XL no long trips like yours planned. Just relaxing on the water. Around Bend Oregon out !
Nice! That's great!
Amazing job I’m trying to do a race on a Sup here in Texas. The Texas water safari, it’s 260 miles in $100 from San Marcos Texas to see drift on the coast. I’m having a very difficult time getting the right board. I just had a custom board made but I’m afraid it’s too delicate. Congratulations again!
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.
Did you say 2 months paddle training and then did this MR340?? Madness. Beautiful madness. Congrats on pushing through to the finish! You've discovered the stoke for sure. :) May I warn you NOT to look at events going around Europe. Few ultras here with nice scenic views to boot. I've done the 11 Cities in Holland couple of times, Great Glen in Scotland, Dordogne Intégrale in France and now with travel restriction easing off, the hunt for next long water slog is back. It's a different kind of high from running isn't it. And man you definitely got a good choice of gears with that beautiful SIC RS, Flow X and that shorter Zre. Bravo Bravo Bravo Hero! Hope to see you on the water somewhere.
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!
Really good video! You should come up and do the Seventy48 !
Thank you! Haven't heard of that one. Will check it out, thanks!
How did I end up here? Great video!
wow, awesome documentary. I really enjoyed every minute of it. thanks for putting in the work and chapeau for your incredible race.
you mentioned there will be changes - what were you learnings regarding your equipment? would you go wider or narrower? any more or less devices to help navigating?
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.
Awesome event and an awesome video... Well done and congrats! I am thankful for the algorithm that brought this video to me. Cheers!
Hey, thanks! I'm thankful for the algorithm, too!
Nice job …good attitude !
Thank you!
I have a friend that does this every year in a kayak. He finished this year at the age of 55 in just under 60 hours I can’t imagine doing it on a SUP. CONGRATULATIONS!
Amazing! Thanks!
Michael, great video! I'm looking to SUP the MR340 next year and in the market for a new board. I see in the comments that there were few other SIC's out there, do you have any feedback or recommendations as I start my search for a new board?
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!
So Awesome to meet you in person. Hope you have been doing well since San Marcus. Hope to run into you some day again. Planning any more endurance paddling races?
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
Great video! I have to wonder about that course though--340 miles? Goofy. Irresponsible. What does a 340-mile course decide that a 100-mile course can't determine? The current obsession with ultra-distance events is weird. Exercise is supposed to be beneficial, not self-destructive. Sorry for the rant. I don't want to diminish you accomplishment--truly impressive! I'm a bike racer and kayak paddler; you've got me thinking about trying SUP. Thanks!
I absolutely agree with you. Thank you for watching!
How have you been Mike. Any races planned coming up? What are you paddling on these days?
Hey Donovan! Hope you're doing well! What have you been up to? Did Last Paddler Standing Dec 23 and immediately followed up with 2 foot surgeries and most recently a deviated septum surgery. So, had some time off with those but back in business now. Doing MR340 this year with the wife on a tandem, planning on Last Paddler again, and Safari next year to get my revenge.
@@MichaelCarson1 Just a couple short races here. I have a torn meniscus I’m about to have surgery on and been dealing w/ a heal spur injury as well. Getting old isn’t for wimps as they say. I’m planning on another Safari run as well. 2 people finished on a paddle board this year. The first female Veronica Sosa and another guy that I heard may have had questionable ethics that set a new Paddleboard record at 81 hours. They had paradise conditions compared to our race in 2022.
I would love to come run the Mr340 and the last paddler some day. I’m also considering a fast Spencer canoe or something like it to do the Safari depending on the knee. Good luck and God Bless in all you do Brother. Hope to see you at the Safari!
@@donovannfite5317 Shoot! Yeah, I hear you about injuries. Hey, shoot me an email when you get a chance so we can connect: mikecarson@fastmail.com
Great
im catching the bug here in nz
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
Did he paddle with the wrong side of the paddle? Am I nuts?
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.
Fantastic! Achievement Mike 👏 super inspiring- really enjoyed your editing and the highs & lows 🛶 💪 well done
Thanks a ton!