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| - | Modern sprint kayakers and surfskiers all use the more efficient "wing" style kayak paddle that is characterized by distinct concave scoops in the power sides of the blades and a non-symmetric oval in the blade shape where the "top" (outside edge in the water, inside edge during recovery) edges of the blades are longer and more curved than the bottom (inside edge in the water, outside edge during recovery) edges. {{ :equipment:paddles:wingpaddle.png?direct&200x173}}This shape lends itself to greater efficiency and speed - IF you use decent paddling technique. | + | Modern sprint kayakers and surfskiers all use the more efficient "wing" style kayak paddle that is characterized by distinct concave scoops in the power sides of the blades and a non-symmetric oval in the blade shape where the "top" (outside edge in the water, inside edge during recovery) edges of the blades are longer and more curved than the bottom (inside edge in the water, outside edge during recovery) edges. [[https://surfski.wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=equipment:paddles:wingpaddle.png|{{ :equipment:paddles:wingpaddle.png?direct&200x173}}]]This shape lends itself to greater efficiency and speed - IF you use decent paddling technique. |
| Wesley Echols' [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2012/01/quick-review-of-wing-paddles-by-wesley-echols/|discussion and review of wing paddles]] covers most of the important features that you should be considering in your choice of a wing paddle. As with most aspects of surfski paddling, there is nothing more valuable than experience to guide your ability to make good purchase choices. | Wesley Echols' [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2012/01/quick-review-of-wing-paddles-by-wesley-echols/|discussion and review of wing paddles]] covers most of the important features that you should be considering in your choice of a wing paddle. As with most aspects of surfski paddling, there is nothing more valuable than experience to guide your ability to make good purchase choices. | ||
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| * Best if you can directly try out a blade yourself, otherwise you may get some sense of this from reviewers although there can be some variation in different paddlers assessments of how strong/abrupt a blade catch is (due to different reviewer's technique, size, strength?) | * Best if you can directly try out a blade yourself, otherwise you may get some sense of this from reviewers although there can be some variation in different paddlers assessments of how strong/abrupt a blade catch is (due to different reviewer's technique, size, strength?) | ||
| * **Paddle Length **some long distance paddlers going with smaller blades are also adopting higher cadences with remarkably shorter (than we are used to seeing in paddle length recommendations) shaft lengths to what they report is good benefit for their endurance, performance, and paddling health. | * **Paddle Length **some long distance paddlers going with smaller blades are also adopting higher cadences with remarkably shorter (than we are used to seeing in paddle length recommendations) shaft lengths to what they report is good benefit for their endurance, performance, and paddling health. | ||
| - | * **Paddle Shaft Shape and Diameter **some paddlers report reducing or resolving wrist/hand issues by going oval or round or going to lower diameter shafts. | + | * **Paddle Shaft Shape and Diameter **some paddlers report reducing or resolving wrist/hand issues by going to either oval or round shafts and/or by going to lower diameter shafts. No one size fits all in this category - one shaft shape and either larger or smaller diameter may work better for you. |
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| * [[https://www.stellarkayaksusa.com/kayak-paddles|Stellar]] | * [[https://www.stellarkayaksusa.com/kayak-paddles|Stellar]] | ||
| * **Think **does not seem to show their paddles on their website, but you can find them on dealer websites - example [[https://www.coastoutdoors.ca/think-power-wing.html|Coast Outdoors Think Power Wing]] | * **Think **does not seem to show their paddles on their website, but you can find them on dealer websites - example [[https://www.coastoutdoors.ca/think-power-wing.html|Coast Outdoors Think Power Wing]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.zss.com.au/|ZSS]] some of their paddles are made extra sturdy for surf | ||
| * **Inexpensive knock-off copies** - you're on your own - you may see them from a known brand lending their name (we're not even sure about the originality of all of the ones listed here), with oddball brand names, or as a generic wing paddle on a foreign sales website. | * **Inexpensive knock-off copies** - you're on your own - you may see them from a known brand lending their name (we're not even sure about the originality of all of the ones listed here), with oddball brand names, or as a generic wing paddle on a foreign sales website. | ||
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| * [[https://www.typhoon8.com/products/surfski-paddle-bag|Typhoon Paddle Bag]] | * [[https://www.typhoon8.com/products/surfski-paddle-bag|Typhoon Paddle Bag]] | ||
| * [[https://www.vaikobi.com/products/new-vaikobi-travel-bag|Vaikobi]] upper end in terms of capacity, has wheels on one end. | * [[https://www.vaikobi.com/products/new-vaikobi-travel-bag|Vaikobi]] upper end in terms of capacity, has wheels on one end. | ||
| + | * **Snowboard Bags ** (typically roomy, can have rollers on the end, plenty of room for paddles with extra space that can be filled with clothing and other soft options) generally sold in greater quantities than paddle bags so some economy of scale? | ||
| + | * [[https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-snowboard-bag/|Inertia Best 2026 Snowboard Bags]] | ||
| * **Ultra Compact Options**? | * **Ultra Compact Options**? | ||
| * **4 Piece **if you need an ultra compact paddle for traveling or for a spare to carry neatly in your boat or in a back pack… | * **4 Piece **if you need an ultra compact paddle for traveling or for a spare to carry neatly in your boat or in a back pack… | ||
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