Kialoa have a sweet new paddle that's smaller than the Methane and designed for women and children.. It's called the 'Pipes'.
I took my daughter (Claire) for a paddle today so I.. er.. I mean she.. can test out the new paddle... We both loved it.. 
Here's my pictures from today.
DJ
My buddy Cam thinks his sore shoulder could be rectified by a narrower paddle blade. Wait till I tell him he's hankering for a girl's paddle. 
Having said that, the colour of this one is pretty sweet.
As a reference point, is that your Shaka Puu that you have photographed alongside it?
Saw those paddles in the flesh today. They certainly look good Dave!
I'd image the weight difference between the methane and the pipes would be negligible?
Mic
Not to dissimular to the new starboard endurohttp://www.star-board-sup.com/2010/products/paddles/paddle_enduro.php
Pic must be of the larger one as my wife tried the smaller one which would be great for long trips
Enduro 430
Blade Length: 38.5 cm
Blade Width: 20.5 cm
Area: 430 cm2
Shaft flex: FMS 50
Length: 216.5 cm
For paddlers under: 50 kg
Enduro 475
Blade Length: 41 cm
Blade Width: 20.5 cm
Area: 475 cm2
Shaft flex: FMS 50
Length: 219 cm
Enduro 525
Blade Length: 43.5 cm
Blade Width: 20.5 cm
Area: 525 cm2
Shaft flex: FMS 50
Length: 221.5 cm
Enduro 550
Blade Length: 46 cm
Blade Width: 20.5 cm
Area: 550 cm2
Shaft flex: FMS 50
Length: 224 cm
Looks great DJ. I might have to get one of those for my new surf blade ... oh, I mean for the wife. 
Actually that looks a good size blade.did you notice any board speed difference,because i trimmed 20mm from round the edge of my paddle and it seemed to propel the board at the same speed but took a lot of strain from the shoulders and made paddling so much better i.e.paddle cadence,weight,and return stroke because of less wind resistance.
Great picture Phill.. Great looking paddle.. and the surfie chick's not bad either..
It's amazing how powerful the Pipes is for such a small paddle.
DJ
