NAISH MAKANI Vario paddles for Surfing

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adamart
adamart
QLD
58 posts
QLD, 58 posts
5 Aug 2013 5:35pm
Are these paddles suitable for surfing?

I have a JP Fusion and do a mix of flat water and surfing. I am in the market for a new paddle but funds don't allow for 2 so I was thinking an adjustable paddle might be the go.

Will this paddle handle surfing? I really only surfing up to 4ft.

Thanks in advance for the advice.
JB
JB
NSW
2232 posts
JB JB
NSW, 2232 posts
6 Aug 2013 7:59am
The Naish Makani is more than suitable to for any paddling you wish to do. I am currently using one for all my Surfing as well and short distance (I don't do long distance). With the 70% Carbon shaft there is plenty of response and grunt while still being easy on the shoulders and forgiving in the waves.

JB
paddlepop
paddlepop
QLD
209 posts
QLD, 209 posts
6 Aug 2013 9:42am
i've had a vario version for over a year now have no real reason to change. i use different lengths for surf, flat and chop

also great being able to adjust it for friends, wife, son's girlfriends etc

even extended way out it dosn't have any slop in the join. feels just like a one piece
Kyan
Kyan
QLD
27 posts
QLD, 27 posts
6 Aug 2013 8:31pm
I use one for surfing but my lower hand sits right on the adjustable lever thing which isn't ideal...so maybe check that out
Dash
Dash
NSW
44 posts
NSW, 44 posts
6 Aug 2013 9:38pm
I used one for a year and a half. Fantastic to be able to keep it shorter for surf and then longer for flat water. The option of adjusting it mid paddle was also very handy.

Having said that, I snapped it in 2ft surf. Now have a Ke Nalu and it's hands down better. So much lighter and feels so much stronger. Haven't played with the extendable handle yet but the option is there at least.

Obviously very different price points but if you know you are going to be paddling long term then at least have a look at whether you want to pay the extra money.

I've found there isn't much discounting for paddles. So if you're paying full price then make the most of the service the shops have to offer and demo any paddles you can get your hands on!
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
VIC, 17570 posts
6 Aug 2013 10:04pm
I've used one and found it to be an excellent paddle.. It's so much better than the old holes with sprng pin adjustables.

It does flex a fair bit at full extention but I don't mind some flex.. The blade shape is great.

DJ
adamart
adamart
QLD
58 posts
QLD, 58 posts
7 Aug 2013 9:17am
Thanks all for the advice..... looks like it is the go for me.

I don't think the flex will be a problem as I'm only 173cm tall so I wont have it at full extension.
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