Gday trying to find out who stocks Kialoa paddles ? Also is the insanity a good lower cost option?Will probably involve freight so Vic is probably closest..Thanks

DavidJohn said..

waxer said..
Gday trying to find out who stocks Kialoa paddles ? Also is the insanity a good lower cost option?Will probably involve freight so Vic is probably closest..Thanks

I think the only shop here that really stocks a lot of Kialoa paddles is SHQ..

I'm sure the other stores (RPS and The Zu) can order them..

I have aver a couple of Kialoa Insanity paddles.. I use mine most days.. It's an awesome paddle.. It's so light and paddles beautifully..


The blade looks like nilon or plastic but it's actually carbon fiber (they also do a fiberglass version) but instead of using an epoxy type resin they use polypropylene..

It's a shame that more shops don't stock Kialoa..

Thanks DJ I will contact SHQ...Waxer

moyzie said..
what kiola paddle do you use on the DW's DJ?
and what one surfing ?
cause there is so many different paddles now

I mostly use the Hulu small [87 sq in] now in the surf [round shaft]..

and a slightly longer Hulu small for downwinding and for racing [oval shaft]..

and I mostly use a slightly longer again Insanity paddle for daily paddling at St Kilda or the river.. and I sometimes use it for downwinding..

I also use it for when I use my 12'6 or 14 in the surf because the edge of the blade is slightly softer if I hit the board while in the surf..

and I also use the Insanity paddle on longer distances because it's softer on my old joints..

It's interesting what Dave says about the Hulu small in this first vid considering I think it was originally designed as a youth and lady's race paddle..

#t=22

#t=19



I'm paadling with the Insanity in this vid..

waxer said..
The only Kialoa insanity I've located in stock is the small 71/8 blade,never used a paddle smaller than 8.Thoughts anyone?

Do it small paddles rock!! but if you are over 100kg maybe a bit small other wise go for it, most people i know who have gone smaller love it!!