For racing or for surf ?

For surf;
Resting and waiting for waves.... your paddle is not super important, but a light paddle will always helps!

For race, and every day use;
My humble opinion.... get your kitchen scales out, and weigh it... The website tells me 640 grams for a 7 inch blade (and shaft, complete). You really want to be well under 600 grams for an 8 inch blade. You can get an 8"1/2 (220mm) blade that weighs in at 410 grams.

Cabrinha Shaft - Not sure about it's shaft stiffness.... test it, compare to others....

The Naish 8" RDS (Reduced Diameter Shaft) is a popular paddle, widely available... Not sure on weight, but probably around 640-700 grams also (the old Naish 9" fibreglass blade is kind of heavy, and is about 840grams, complete, uncut shaft).... The 8" Naish RDS is a great value paddle at RRP$269 (AUD) I believe.... The RDS shaft looks like "a million bucks" but being RDS is does have a reasonable amount of flex, which loses some power, BUT it should be kind to your shoulders.... A good surf and recreational paddle.

GSI Paddle (Global Surf Industries) - I picked up an old GSI paddle the other day.... felt like a brick, thought it might have water inside... shook it hard, no apparent water... heaviest paddle I have ever felt... guessing 1,000 grams+ !! Really large diameter shaft.... old paddle though.... (old in SUP terms anyway!! Maybe 3-5 years old????)


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