Advanced

Their versatility makes them suitable for both surfing and cruising. The model of your choice will depend on your expectations in terms of flex, lightness, ease of storage or simply the price.

Understanding the different paddles for advanced paddlers

The 30% Carbon Mix paddle

This paddle meets the expectations of progressing SUPers who want an efficient, light and well-finished paddle, accessible to all budgets. The 70% glass fiber and 30% carbon composition makes it more resistant to impacts which is perfect for leisure and family use. It is also lighter than aluminum paddles.

The 100% Carbon Mix paddle

The 100% Carbon Mix has an excellent performance / cost ratio. It is a model that performs just as well in the surf as it does for cruising.

The 100% carbon composition ensures lightness and the best stiffness / flex ratio. This ratio has been optimized to reduce fatigue during prolonged use while maintaining direct contact during the catch phase. No more shoulder pain.

Choose an adjustable or fixed paddle?

You have the choice between an adjustable paddle or what is referred to as a custom-made fixed paddle. If you opt for an adjustable paddle, it is generally because you are a beginner, that you alternate with a few sessions of walks in addition to surfing, or that your board is shared in co-ownership. And in this case, an adjustable paddle can have its interest.

A custom made paddle will be more beneficial if you are more in the water to surf and you know the size of paddle that fits you well, usually this will be very close to your own size. A fixed paddle will be lighter, its flex will be evenly distributed along the shaft.

In surfing, we will use a paddle to size or even a little more. On a large board like the NFA 12′ you can use a paddle at + 10 cm, if on the contrary you are aiming for more aggressive surfing on a Zero 9′ for example, a paddle at your size will be much more suitable. Hand changes are faster, and remember that the radius of your turns is partly determined by the length of your paddle.