Thank you for visiting our web site. We build only natural wood racing paddles. We had the choice to build carbon paddles, but decided not to. However, being practical we do agree with the use of carbon shafts for certain types of paddles, such as stand up paddles. These shafts are so long that weight becomes the number one problem. Also carbon shafts are good transfering energy instantly, but it take its toll on the shoulder and and elbow joints.
However, we like the racing qualities of wood, we like its action. For every ounce of energy exerted onto it, there is a reaction that keeps the paddle lively. At the release of a stroke the buoyancy of the blade plus the shaft's unflexing energy helps to snap the paddle out of the water. It is a feeling no other material can duplicate. Environmentally friendly, wood has a palatable life span that recycles back to earth quickly. Every wood paddle is one of a kind and can never repeat itself ever. A variety of lighter wood and cleaner shapes have accelerated paddle performance. Plus it is beautiful a product that has helped with the marketing, advertising and sales. Most importantly, we believe a well-crafted wood blade performs as good or better than any non-wood paddle.
The world champion Tahitians, all five teams finished in the top ten in Molokai. All of their teams used wood paddles. We find that wood allows a new idea to be tested quickly by easily reshaping a blade. Therefore paddle evolution becomes faster.
In fairness to all manner of paddles, if a paddler puts in the many miles needed to be a winner, even wood paddles will affect your joints, but over a much longer, extended period. Lastly we have been in the business of building racing paddles over 20 years and we enjoy working with wood.
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