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quickblade kanaha paddle?
« on: March 11, 2011, 07:26:17 PM »
anyone using one? pro's cons? looking to replace my werner nitro. I like the idea of having a carbon handle and fiberglass blade. flexible blade easy on the joints.

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Re: quickblade kanaha paddle?
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2011, 07:47:21 PM »
Super Paddle .Right price too.I've had mine a year and it's become part of me..
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Re: quickblade kanaha paddle?
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2011, 07:55:32 PM »
Hi,

The Quickblade Kanaha has a buttery smooth feel in the water and the cleanest release of any paddle I have tried. I personallly use the Kanaha all carbon 100 sq inch blade size with the P40 (EVA wrapped) handle. This paddle feels more powerful to me than the Nitro at my 158 pound weight.

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Re: quickblade kanaha paddle?
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2011, 03:09:36 AM »
anyone using one? pro's cons? looking to replace my werner nitro. I like the idea of having a carbon handle and fiberglass blade. flexible blade easy on the joints.

Not necessarily easier. The theory with the Nitro is less stress at the catch. You're dipping a narrower blade at the catch point. With the QB (with same sq inches) you're dipping a wider blade tip and subjecting your body to more stress while reaching way out there.

The 2011 Nitro has more flex in the shaft.

You really need to find a buddy with a QB and test for yourself. I switched from QB to Nitro (same blade areas) and find the Nitro easier on my body, with quicker acceleration.

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Re: quickblade kanaha paddle?
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2011, 08:38:23 AM »
I'm a big Kanaha fan. My race/downwind paddle is a QB Elite Kanaha, my surf paddle is a Kialoa
Foote 10'4X34", SIC 17.5 V1 hollow and an EPS one in Hood River. Foote 9'0" x 31", L41 8'8", 18' Speedboard, etc. etc.

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Re: quickblade kanaha paddle?
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2011, 08:38:35 AM »
Quickblades come in 3 blade sizes (90, 100, and 110 sq inches)
They also come in many shaft stiffnesses.  

Check this out - and then pick the combo that is best for you.

QB FAQ SHAFT STIFFNESS


As for using one - - Hell yes - best paddles on the planet!
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Re: quickblade kanaha paddle?
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2011, 11:19:28 AM »
This video is super helpful. I am a big QB fan, i started out with a Kanaha and now i love my peahi.

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Re: quickblade kanaha paddle?
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2011, 07:26:29 PM »
thanks for the info guys. wish there was a demo center for paddles before I drop $300+ on one

 


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