tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post4937103095353554190..comments2023-07-24T06:36:37.322-07:00Comments on SRFNFF: Mid-Period NW Gulf Swellsrfnffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-10081911154536155512009-09-08T10:25:51.896-07:002009-09-08T10:25:51.896-07:00Hi Michelle,
I don't know what company makes ...Hi Michelle,<br /><br />I don't know what company makes paddles for the Surftech brand, therefore it would be hard to comment on the quality of the paddle. Find out who makes the paddle for Surftech and then check out that company.<br /><br />Fiberglass paddles are heavier than carbon fiber paddles. I started with a wider blade Kialoa Kole paddle and now use the narrow blade Infinity ottertail paddle. For more on that check my blog post: http://srfnff.blogspot.com/2009/03/product-review-infinity-ottertail-cf.html<br /><br />Also, under the "OTHER STUFF" heading in my blog you can click on "Search Srfnff" and look for more paddle info.<br /><br />If you are a beginning paddler and not sure if you will stay with the sport, then a discount on equipment is attractive. But if you know you'll be staying with it, my suggestion would be to find a trusted retailer and work with them to get what's right for you. Borrowing or demoing paddles is always a good idea and will give you a different taste for the most comfortable shaft length and blade size that works for you.<br /><br />My personal philosophy is that it's always better to pay a little more, but get what you really want and what works best for you, than to save a few bucks only to have to buy again later because the "good deal" didn't work out for you.<br /><br />If you'd like you can contact me further by email at santacruzsurfers@gmail.com<br /><br />Aloha,<br />garysrfnffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-71103883555804243332009-09-08T10:02:12.240-07:002009-09-08T10:02:12.240-07:00Hello. I was wondering what your thoughts are on ...Hello. I was wondering what your thoughts are on surftech paddles? I found this one on sale, used, for $189. http://shop.surftech.com/s.nl/it.A/id.2071/.f?sc=12&category=56221<br /><br />It's in good condition, but seems a bit heavy compared to the Kialoa's.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723002988634923280noreply@blogger.com