Rearranged into preference
Hobie 7.8. Oval shaft with grip texture, just enough flex, light but ROBUST!
Hobie 8.5. Same Same but bigger blade for flat water grunt.
Kia Kaha. Its all true about Woogie's paddles. Ya can't break em.
Westman custom. Made by an artist, 11 foot plus board and cruise with class.
Quick Blade. Kindly given to us by Ang and Jacko, real quality paddle.
Hobie 7.8 fiberglass mix. Slightly heavier than fave but cheaper.
Quick Blade Kahana 9". Melissa likes the soft grip and massive blade.
Naish carbon. Melissa won this at the Sydney sup presso. Blade a bit big for me.
Naish wood. Melissa won this at the roar comp 2009. Massive blade and light.
Kialoa Hinako. Adjustable alloy shaft. Adjustment mech needs work.
Nexxt southpoint. Came as package with first sup. Crowbar.Gave me tennis elbow and a sore shoulder.
Naish alloy. Massive blade,heavy as,but can kill sharks!
We have a sup tour and instruction business an use all our paddles a lot.
I use the Hobie 7.8 95% of the time. I reckon they rate as exellent!
We have a close relationship with the guys at Hobie and I am evangelical about their paddles. They are real good.
Jack
