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Naish Paddles - Kaholo vs Wave LE

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Created by adssup > 9 months ago, 1 Jan 2015
adssup
NSW, 60 posts
1 Jan 2015 4:15PM
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Currently using a Starboard Enduro premium carbon paddle. Finding it way too stiff with shoulder/elbow/wrist injuries. Bought a Naish Makani vario and find it too soft, although it doesnt aggravate my injuries.

So I'm looking for something in the middle flex wise. Really hard to find either of these paddles for a demo near by, so looking for opinions on these 2 Naish recommendations. Mostly surfing but some flat water and downwinding as well.

I do like the smaller blade of the Makani 8".

has anyone used either of these? Any other suggestions.

cheers

DavidJohn
VIC, 17417 posts
1 Jan 2015 4:27PM
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You should try the Naish Race LE fixed.. or maybe the Kaholo fixed..

You should should find them the goldilocks of paddles.. ..( not too stiff.. not too hard )

DavidJohn
VIC, 17417 posts
1 Jan 2015 7:06PM
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DavidJohn said..
You should try the Naish Race LE fixed.. or maybe the Kaholo fixed..

You should should find them the goldilocks of paddles.. ..( not too stiff.. not too hard )




I meant to say.. not too 'soft'.. and not too hard.. .. maybe that hard should be stiff..

Yeah that's it.. Not too soft and not too stiff.. Just right..

adssup
NSW, 60 posts
1 Jan 2015 8:12PM
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DavidJohn said..

DavidJohn said..
You should try the Naish Race LE fixed.. or maybe the Kaholo fixed..

You should should find them the goldilocks of paddles.. ..( not too stiff.. not too hard )





I meant to say.. not too 'soft'.. and not too hard.. .. maybe that hard should be stiff..

Yeah that's it.. Not too soft and not too stiff.. Just right..


Haha thanks DJ. I was hoping you would offer your expertise. Not too soft and not too stiff should be about just right.......

After previously shying away, I am finding myself being drawn to the yellow side (also got my eye on a 10'6 nalu for longboard style surfing)



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