No better way to embrace the arrival of summer than with an outdoor surf movie party at Gorge Performance! We'll be posting more info here and on Facebook as we put this gig together, but count on a good time with friends, hoppy refreshements and maybe a game or two. One thing's for sure...you're bound to experience A Paradigm Shift...
2012 Ross Island SUP Series (RISUP)
Registration is now open for our 3rd annual RISUP. Race dates are May 19th and June 2nd. Go to our RISUP event page for more info and a link to quick and easy online registration. You'll received an extra raffle ticket for some great prizes if you pre-reg!
Do you know a good place to post an event flyer? Download the flyer here and post away. THANK YOU! We also have a Facebook event page which we'll update regularly. Please let us know you're coming by "joining" our FB event.
SUP Fins and Paddles
Your board's fin plays a crucial role in how it performs. Check out our latest blog post on SUP fins to learn why you might want to consider making a change.
Now's a perfect time to upgrade your SUP paddle for the upcoming race season (the RISUP is only 6 weeks away!). We have a nice selection from Quickblade, Kialoa, Ke Nalu, Werner and Boardworks, just to name a few. For a limited time, we're including a FREE Gorge padded blade cover with all carbon paddles.
If you plan to do any traveling this year and plan to SUP you'll want to consider taking your own paddle. Renting a board is fine, but rental paddles will really make you suffer if it's a heavy, lifeless hunk o' poo. Both Werner and Boardworks offer awesome 3-piece carbon paddles so now you can easily pack your own and paddle happy wherever you may go.
New on the market from Kialoa is the LeverLock adjustable paddle (pictured). This slick and easy system has revolutionized adjustable paddles, making them waterproof and airtight, as well as durable and light. Kialoa's adjustable paddles are the Pupu and the Pupu Keiki for your always growing kids.
Pack it or rack it? We're now a Yakima dealer! We're excited to be working with this well-loved local company. And as before, we stock a variety of Thule cargo carriers and cross bars, the perfect answer for hauling your gear and keeping it dry and out of sight.
Looking to buy a used surfboard, used snowboard, used SUP or used kiteboard?
Search no more. We have a sh#tload of used boards in all sizes. Why? Because we offer the best consignment program in the world. Click links below to browse used gear.
Every new surfboard comes with a leash, fins and wax... for FREE!
Every new snowboard purchase comes with a free hot wax IOU. Burn off the factory wax, then bring 'er in for a fresh coat. NICE!
We ship wetsuit warranties for free, AND we'll loan you a replacement suit to keep you on the water (some restrictions apply).
Who are we?
Gorge Performance is Portland's premier surf, kiteboard, SUP, skateboard, windsurf and snowboard shop. Board repairs, used surfboards and expert ding repair on site. Gorge Performance is proud to offer quality products from industry leading manufacturers. All killer, no filler. Here are just some of our key brands:
Lib Tech, Burton, Salomon, DC, Union, Da Kine, Channel Islands, Surftech, Kialoa, Ke Nalu, Reef, Rainbow, Xcel, O'Neill, Rip Curl, Sector 9, Gravity, Bones, Slingshot, Liquid Force, Cabrinha, Riviera, Tahoe SUP, Quick Blade, Ding All, Thule, Yakima, Riviera, Boardworks, Surftech, FCS, Arbor, Rainbow, Reef and so many more.
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GoPro video page in the works. We love that we've become your go-to source for all things GoPro. Now we'd love to show the world the mad boarding skillz we have here in the NW....specifically amongst our very own customers. What better way than to feature your GoPro action here on our website? Send us a link or drop off a flash drive with your 2-3 min clips (hopefully showing some mad editting skills too) and we'll post 'em.
