hi guys so heres my paddle, not happy but what are you gonna do **** happens
so popped into ESS at erina today and had a chat to the guy there, liked the look of a paddle believe it was the fanatic carbon 80, just wondering what your opinions are or what paddle you guys like, preferably mide range price wise, and if possible if any one knows of any oher stores on the central coast that sell paddles




Jarryd

What's up with you DOGGIE? There is nothing wrong with guy's paddle.

Jradedmondo said...



...fanatic carbon 80, just wondering what your opinions are...

These are a very nice paddle to use, light and pretty forgiving. There is a "star touch" style grip stuff on the shaft and handle that are a very nice touch...grippy when wet but not hard on the hands.

We sell them they are a great intermediate paddle, good for surf, race or general paddling.
Out of the 80 or so we have sold this season we have not had one returned due to breakage or warranty, they come with a paddle edge guard which is worth fitting to prevent getting cracks on the edge due to reef etc.
As Janbruun said the QB's are just unreal and exactly what we paddle with, but for value for money the Fanatic 80%, gets you a lot of paddle for not a lot of dosh!

My first preference is for a Kialoa always has been always will be the oval shaft allows me so much more control, however in a mid priced paddle I too agree that the Fanatic is real value for money.

Phill

I have a Mike Fry and its awesome. Bit heavy compared to full carbon but nice with the wooden blade and handle. Just my two cents worth