Gday guys.
just looking at updating the 2 peice carbon paddle I've got.
It's a mongrel of a thing. It fills up with water and becomes heavy also had to silicone 2 bits back on it so it doesn't fall apart.

What paddle do do you use for surfing and why. Can anyone give me a few recommendations at a few different price points. From what I see every man and his dog make paddles and they start at like $200-700. Don't really want to spend huge money ( maybe 300-400$ Or try buy a good used one )

thanks in advance legends.

If you are budget conscious then this year's starboard enduro paddles are worth a look. I have the Balsa one with a fixed shaft and have been surfing the medium blade for 6 months and am very happy with it, especially at $250.

https://www.star-board-sup.com/2018/boards/enduro-paddle/

I've been using a Sawyer 90 from the US for the last couple of years.
Tapered oval carbon shaft is very flexy.
Handle is wood, that wears nicely and feels comfortable.
No idea on science of blade design stuff, but I had a lot of shoulder pain before I started using this.
And it's really pretty.
I wonder if I can find a photo....
There it is on the 12' PSH.....


Returning to using my previous paddle, it feels hugely stiff and wooden, unpleasant, unusable for even a short paddle.

I've been through more paddles than boards and my latest is the Ke Nalu Wiki like Dave's shown above. Really nice paddle and yes they are tough! I reckon best value for money so far....