Decided I want to go to a smaller paddle from my 100sq QB and want to try something else like the fanatic 7.25 90sq either ineggra or full carbon but can't seem to locate one.
Based in NSW but don't have a local shop so happy to buy online/over the phone.
Anyone know any store anywhere with any current stock? Couple places I spoke to don't actually know when next shipment arrives. Any info be great!

They must be good if no one in the country has any stock left from the initial shipment.

Had the same paddle as you guys and the difference is huge , im able to paddle harder for much longer without the fatigue the big 100 gave me. Trust me you will love it. And your shoulders will thank you too.

Hi Guys,

I wrote up a short story on our blog page about the new Fanatic Pro Carbon paddles.

actionsportswa.com.au/blog/

FWIW

DM

paul.j said..
My guess is they are sold out pretty much Aus wide, we have more coming pretty soon as i was told they are getting airfreighted in and should be leaving today!! we will have ALOT of these paddles when they turn up!!

Well worth the wait as these have been one of the most poplar paddles i have ever sold and the feed back has been amazing!!!

If you want to put your name on one let me know and i can send one straight to you as soon as it arrives.

Jacko (Roar Industries)

Thanks Jacko, So im guessing air freight means in the store late next week?? I certainly can wait another week.
I will call through to the store in coming days.

Thanks for the replies all.

now to decide if the full carbon stiffer option is the way to go..

Great paddles. They have taken our gold coast area by storm. My preference is the eneggra version. Other paddles feel like crow bars now. PS disc no ties with fanatic

Keen to try these out too. Heard very good things. I'm interested to see how differently they flex and what having the longer narrower blade means for paddle length etc.
I imagine it would mean that the line of your stroke would be closer to the board so that's a positive.
Lots of good new stuff about to play with this year!!!

Pretty sure Wetspot in Canberra has them in stock.

AndyR said..

Are they I n stock anywhere yet?

Im pretty sure ocean addicts have some in stock in both carbon and innegra.

I have the innegra and love it for surfing. If you were going to use it for racing I would go the carbon, the innegra has alot of flex. There was a photo from our last club day surf comp and I got lots of remarks like....whats that bow you were using, were you about to launch yourself... haha. but I love it in the surf. suits me fine.

Ok cool thanks for the replies guys, will pick one up on the weekend

Yep my local shop got stock today too. At briskites.. Yewww shopping tomorrow!
Now full carbon or ineggra?? Be mainly DWing and general fitness paddling..

Just wondering if anyone has any comparisons between the 7.25" and the 8" Fanatic innegra paddle? I bought a 7.25" and at the time, the guy who sold it to me said that based on my size (6 foot and 90kg) I could probably go for either. I went with the smaller one as that seemed to be the trend amongst racers at the time and found it greatly reduced the pain in my shoulders and lower back after a long/hard paddle. However, I often wonder if the larger blade would mean more speed, or if the difference would be too small to notice. My times are definitely quicker with this paddle over distances of over 5km, compared to my old QB which had a bigger blade and stiffer shaft and I believe this is because there is less wear on the body. Considering buying one of the 8" blade paddles but hoping someone has some experience with them before I fork out another few hundred shekels to find out the hard way.

Ricey1 said..
Just wondering if anyone has any comparisons between the 7.25" and the 8" Fanatic innegra paddle? I bought a 7.25" and at the time, the guy who sold it to me said that based on my size (6 foot and 90kg) I could probably go for either. I went with the smaller one as that seemed to be the trend amongst racers at the time and found it greatly reduced the pain in my shoulders and lower back after a long/hard paddle. However, I often wonder if the larger blade would mean more speed, or if the difference would be too small to notice. My times are definitely quicker with this paddle over distances of over 5km, compared to my old QB which had a bigger blade and stiffer shaft and I believe this is because there is less wear on the body. Considering buying one of the 8" blade paddles but hoping someone has some experience with them before I fork out another few hundred shekels to find out the hard way.

The 7.25 is the way to go. You can keep the cadence up for much longer without getting fatigued. I was using another well known brand of paddle and looked at a number of different brands and sizes before getting the 7.25. If you were doing sprint work you might consider the 8 but I would stick with the 7.25. Always best to demo if possible as what works for others might not work for you.

WINDSURFnSNOW said..
In stock in Sydney that's for sure.

I am sure adventure sports in Noosavile,Sunshine Coast have most fanatic paddle range in stock. I use a 8" integral but. Also would like to try. A 7.25