Im going to buy a new paddle in the next couple of weeks when i get my new 9 6 " , what is the best paddle to buy for surfing ?m

Hey Rod how much are they, do you have any pics or more info on them ? Are they carbon fibre ?at they moment i like the look of the Kiaola .

Kia Kaha Paddles - made in Australia - most functional paddle on the market.

buy direct from manufacturer and save $$$

Hi UK, I think longer paddles are better than shorter paddles, they give you a better posture and you can sweep from further forward. I am 175 cm tall and SUP surf only, my paddle is 200cm which is 25cm taller than me.

Rod

Every day that I paddle and almost every stroke that I make I'm thinking to myself..'Jeeez I love this paddle'..I'm talking about the Kialoa Shaka Pu'u.

There's no other paddle that comes close IMO..For me it's a feel thing..and they are beautifully made also.

If you're getting your new Naish from Strapper they sell them and that's your opportunity to get a good discount on one. (buying it with the board)

DJ

Hey Brooko

I should be getting my Kia Kaha paddle soon

Will let you know how it goes - I reckon they look pretty sweet.

Cheers

Greg

DavidJohn said...

Every day that I paddle and almost every stroke that I make I'm thinking to myself..'Jeeez I love this paddle'..I'm talking about the Kialoa Shaka Pu'u.

There's no other paddle that comes close IMO..For me it's a feel thing..and they are beautifully made also.

If you're getting your new Naish from Strapper they sell them and that's your opportunity to get a good discount on one. (buying it with the board)

DJ

Hey jb i want to get the best paddle possible. Theres 4 9 6" naishs coming to Portland in the next few weeks, all the boys are getting one

I love my Werner. But I'd like to give the adjustable C4 Stendy a try - would be handy for traveling with the ULI. Does anyone sell them in the Gold Coast?

Here's my thoughts on the good paddles out there that I've used.

If you like to paddle real hard/fast/powerfully the C4 is a great paddle for that and its dihedral keeps it tracking straight even when overpowering it but I find them a bit stiff for flat water cruising.

If I didn't use Kialoa I'd use the Werner..They track straight when pushed hard because of their dihedral and the have a nice shaped shaft and also a nice flex.

The Kialoa may not be the best paddle for all out hard paddling because it can flutter a bit because the blade is so flat and you may get too much flex in the shaft..But still I like them the most without a doubt.

I'd love to try one of the Kia Kaha paddles and see how they compare.

Also the new Naish Dovetail V paddles look interesting..Let's hope JB has one in time for Torquay in October.

DJ

Hey DJ, we have now touched on shaft flexibility and blade face type, what does every one think makes the best planing angle for the blade. I personally prefer 12 degrees.

Rod

I agree with the 12 deg..That seems about right..I've seen 14 that seems too much..and 10 seems too flat.

I think less angle has a slight benefit at the start of the stroke but less benefit at the end of the stroke..and visa versa.

Laird often uses a 14 deg Quick blade and he must get serious push at the end of the stroke.

It also seems common to see a blade with some scoop in it now...The new Werners (not out here yet) seem to have heaps of blade scoop.

I'll put a flat edge on my Kialoa and my friends Werner and take a pic showing the amount of scoop..I think it's more for getting a smooth/silent entry into the water.

DJ

just order'd the Shaka Pu'u....

might get it in time 4 margs next week


let u know how it goes....


wm