First Paddle Sunova balsa carbon bamboo paddle.

Not associated with anyone, just a punter sharing some feedback.

Blade: balsa carbon.
Shaft: looks like a carbon sleeve inner with bamboo outer.
Handle: comfortable molded palm grip carbon?
Weight: 506grams on the kitchen scale, with shop sticker, cut to 182cm.

General comments:
1. Nice and light
2. Quite Stiff shaft (paddle shaft that is...)
3. Crisp catch with a high cadence, flick type stroke.
4. Blade loads up nicely (flexes a little) when you give it a real dig and you can feel that working at its best just prior to release = nice power.
5. Looks sweet with the natural tones of timber, bamboo and carbon accent
6. Price $300 from Stand Up Surf Shop North Freo
7. Bought the matching paddle bag to keep it safe for $65, which appears well made and does the job with some style.
8. Durability - no idea - will keep you posted.

Paddle was hauling my hump on my sunova 8'10" x 32 skate clean hip to head with strong offshores (estimated 15knots).

Cheers
Eski