Paddles This is what makes SUP so different. The paddle not only gets you around and onto the waves earlier, it becomes and extension of your body when surfing and helps to trim and turn the board. Pages have been written about paddle design and construction, but basically you need a paddle that transfers as much power as possible through your stroke but is also forgiving enough to allow you to paddle for hours.
Dave Chun's KIALOA paddles are the paddle of choice for BONGA Perkins, Tom Carroll and Blane Chambers of Paddle Surf Hawaii.
Get a KIALOA paddle in you hands and you will feel the difference straight away, with it's eliptical shaft and low swing weight a KIALOA paddle is a work of art.
The Nalu Stand-Up Surf Paddle
The Nalu's versatile blade shape is an all-around mid-sized paddle, equally at home riding a long wall at Noosa or charging the break at Margaret's. Lean into the super-strong custom oval tapered shaft and feel the balance of energy-efficient stiffness and supple, comfortable flex. The 10-degree bent shaft feels like an extension of your arm with a clean catch and effortless return. The hand-shaped unidirectional Ergo-t top orients the paddle without looking down at the blade.
Surface Area: 108 sq in
Blade Width: 9.25"
Blade Length: 16.5"
Weight: 26 oz
$495
$450 with board package BUY NOW and get a free KIALO paddle cover and
FREE freight to any major city in Australia. Add $20 freight if you are in a country area
The Kole Stand-Up Surf Paddle™ (surf)
 The Kole's blade shape is ideal for surfers who prefer a smaller paddle. Its size allows for easy tempo changes and is perfect for distance paddling.This full-carbon stand-up surf paddle features a super-strong, custom oval tapered shaft with the perfect amount of stiffness and flex to be comfortable paddling the distance. A 10-degree bent shaft facilitates an efficient catch and a balanced swing weight makes for an effortless return. The comfortable unidirectional Ergo-T top lets you know the orientation of the paddle without having to look down at the blade.
Surface Area: 102 sq in
Blade Width: 9"
Blade Length: 16.5"
Weight: 24 oz $495
$450 with board package BUY NOW and get a free KIALO paddle cover and FREE freight to any major city in Australia. Add $20 freight if you are in a country area
 Haka Pu'u - New for 2008!
Mel Puu embodies the spirit of the Hawaiin waterman. A longtime lifeguard at Makaha, Mel is a force to be reckoned with, whether he's tandem surfing, outrigger surfing, or getting tubed with a stand-up surf paddle in hand. He's also been known to give away surf boards and other contest prizes to competitors he felt were more deserving - it's all about having fun on the water for Mel. We're proud to name our new state-of-the-craft stand up surf paddle after him. A portion of Shaka Pu'u sales are donated to the cause of choice for Mel and his wife Momi, the Makaha Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Program. The Shaka Pu'u blade profile is our smallest paddle and allows for quick acceleration through the water without pulling the surfer off balance. Ideal for catching waves and keeping yourself in the surf.
Surface Area: 100 sq in
Blade Width: 8 5/8"
Blade Length: 16 1/2"
Weight: 22 oz $495
FREE freight to any major city in Australia. Add $20 freight if you are in a country area
 OXBOW Carbon - 2 piece.
Great paddle to get started - $350.
$300 with a board. This is a geat entry point into a Carbon paddle.
Two peices breaks down easily to put in our car.
Shaft can be made into one piece if required.
Ergo handle.
Large blade for all-round paddling.
C4 Carbon paddle Awesome lightweight carbon paddle -$495
The C4 carbon paddle is an industry standard.
HOW TO SIZE YOUR SURF PADDLE
Paddle shafts are designed to be custom-cut for an exact fit. As a general guide, add 8-10 inches to your height to determine paddle length. Some surfers prefer to use a paddle that is 1-2 inches shorter in the surf versus flat water.
Paddle length is a personal thing but from our experience we recommend that you start out at 10” (25cm) above your height.
- You can always shorten it later
- A longer shaft puts less strain on your back (but may aggravate shoulder injuries)
- Most people start out spending more time on flat water, where a longer paddle works best
- As you develop paddle strength and move into the surf you can shorten it
When would you have a shorter paddle (8-9” above your height)?
- You are experienced and will spend most of your time in the surf
- You are paddle fit and have the strength to bend more at the waist and take more pressure on your back
- Your arms are shorter than average so you do not have the reach
If you glue the handle on with 5 min epoxy you can ‘crack’ it off later (one person at each end, twisting opposite each other).
You can then cut down your shaft and reset the handle.
It is recommended that you use FULL STRENGTH epoxy (Araldite) for a more permanent and reliable bond.
CUTTING AND SETTING THE HANDLE
Mark the cut on the shaft with electrical tape wrapped around the shaft on the paddle side of the cut
THE CUT
Using a hacksaw cut up right beside the tape
As you near the end of the cut make your cut strokes more vertical and reduce the pressure on the blade.
Finish the cut using as little force as possible on the saw.
This way you avoid the CARBON GLASS tearing.
PREPARATION
Score the top 1cm of the shaft with 120 grade sand paper or similar
Put the foam plug in the top of the shaft (this stops water getting in)
The handle is shaped to fit your palm. Check what feels comfortable for you so that when aligned
the paddle blade is angled away from you towards the front of the board.
Determine what feels most comfortable for you and NOTE this alignment
If you are UNSURE about handle laignment - ask us
Prepare the epoxy. Be generous but don’t overdo it.
It can get messy so be ready to mop up excess resin.
Place paddle horizontal, apply resin to top of shaft where you scored it and inside/on handle
Place handle on/in top of shaft.
Clean up excess resin around handle. It can just be wiped of with a CLEAN rag
Use ACETONE/THINNERS if it is really messy
Place paddle on the ground or against a will to line handle parallel to blade.
DOUBLE CHECK ALIGNMENT
Check that the handle is in the right position with the blade angled away from you towards the front of the board
Allow 1 hr to cure for 5 min epoxy (Araldite)
Overnight for full strength Epoxy (Araldite)
GO PLAY – have fun!!
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