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AlexF

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AlexF

550 posts

26 Oct 2025 5:57pm

Which blade size do you use for surfing?
Since my 57yo shoulders don't like my old Naish paddle with its stiff shaft anymore, I want to buy a new one with more flex.
Most brands recommend 85 - 90 sqinch or size L blades for my weight of 94 kg 205 lbs.
But the local shop does recommend size M or even S for higher cadence paddling.
What do you think?

Hoppo3228

VIC

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Hoppo3228

VIC, 824 posts

26 Oct 2025 10:01pm

I'd use a 85 at that weight. I've got a couple of KeNalu Ho'oloa's... with the flexiest shafts offered. The brand doesn't exist anymore afaik, but plenty of other brands do similar.

flowmaster

366 posts

flowmaster

366 posts

26 Oct 2025 9:17pm

Naish has a wave paddle with a carbon/kevlar shaft, the blade size is not that big and te shaft has very nice flex

AlexF

550 posts

AlexF

550 posts

26 Oct 2025 11:13pm

The Naish has 85 sqinch blade which is in the size L category of most brands.

supthecreek

2768 posts

supthecreek

2768 posts

27 Oct 2025 7:01am

I've used the same paddle since I was 107 kg, now 81 kg because I love the narrow blade WIDTH
It's 6.5" wide, 81 sq in
So much faster into a wave because my stroke is quick and effective right off the gun.
Easy on the shoulders.

When I use my 85 sq in paddle, that is at least an inch wider, it feels big & slow

AlexF

550 posts

AlexF

550 posts

27 Oct 2025 4:43pm

That's interesting.
I'm looking at the KT/Quatro Uniflex Pro which is available in L (sold out) with an 88sqin blade and a 29mm shaft and a size M (in stock) with an 80 sqin blade an 26,5mm shaft.
The M is attractive but I struggle if it's too small for my weight. But with Rick's comment I may pull the trigger.

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