Whats everyone's favorite paddle? Had a Shaka Puu that got snapped in half by wave. Looking at the quick blades. Paddles look sweet! Probably leaning back toward Kialoa, but was looking at the Quickblade the other day and they look really well made. Any comments?

Really digging the new SB Carbon Power, it's like a shoval which is great for a big guy like me

Kauaifiveo said...

Never heard of the SB Carbon Power. Is that an aussie brand?

It might be this?..

DJ

Has anyone tried the Naish Carbon Wave Blade, any reviews. ???

Custom Carbon by Dean Snow

Kauaifiveo said...
.......looking at the Quickblade the other day and they look really well made. Any comments?

Yep, very well made in the US, not Asia. Also the lightest paddles on the market, yet they don't break.

In my opinion Kialoa and Quickblade are the top dogs. It comes down to whether you like flat blade or dihedral blade.

I am leaning toward the Quickblade Kanaha. Checked one out the other day and started salivating. Talked to a local team rider guy and he said that he loves this paddle. Super strong and light. Any comments on the dihedral and how it affects the ride on a wave?

My favorite Paddle is my custom Bamboo shaft glass blade.

I like my Kiakaha but I haven't tried QB or Kialoa.

shaka pu'u

We have been trying a lot of different paddles of late and getting feedback from customers, mainly focussing on Kialoa and Quickblade.

Best surf paddle
Kialoa Methane and Quickblade 8" Slimline.

Best All round paddle (surf and flat water)
Kialoa Shakka Pu'u and Quickblade 8.7" Kanaha

Best race/distance paddle
Quickblade 8.7" Race Elite

Value for money Performance vs weight vs cost
Carbon/composite blade Naish, Quickblade Kanaha and Kiakaha.

Best Family adjustable paddle
Naish or Bic adjustable or the Quickblade Kanaha adjustable-



Best features
Kilaoa eliptical shaft. Quickblade EVA handle.

We have also heard good reports about the C4 Stendy adjustable and the Kiakaha paddles.

Also good to see some good Aussie paddles coming on line as well!

Hilly, took your advice and bought a QB Kanaha. Waiting for a chance to test it out. Light, sweet looking paddle. I am used to the Kialoa T-Handle, so the QB handle does feel a little strange to me.

Kauaifiveo said...

Hilly, took your advice and bought a QB Kanaha. Waiting for a chance to test it out. Light, sweet looking paddle. I am used to the Kialoa T-Handle, so the QB handle does feel a little strange to me.

I am sure you can customize the handle I have seen a qb t piece I think dj had one.

Really happy with my werner spanker - nice and long, light and very durable - had it for two years now.

However when it comes to using it in the surf I'd like something a bit shorter, with a smaller face, thinner shaft, nice and light without the hefty price tag that comes with the off the shelf carbons. LSD, I may give you a buz soon.