review of the Ke Nalu (Pono Bill) paddle

[LM]

The xTuf is the most flexible & since you're not worrying about competing or anything it should be fine for you. It's the easiest on the shoulders/joints too.

[Muskoka SUP]

100 pages...

Way to go Ke Nalu. 

[LM]

Yeah, that gave me a smile when my post took it to 100...thanks to all the Zoners for your support over the past couple years, this thread has been amazing! There's more to come...

[Dwight (DW)]

Since Lane is listening.........

I've always thought the power gap between the Wiki and Maliko was too wide. We need an in between size.

Vote now to influence Lane 

[LM]

DW...it's funny (sort of) with all the interest in going smaller we're actually working on a smaller version of the Wiki (among a couple other designs) with kids, smaller women or people who want a blistering fast cadence in mind. But as I mentioned there's a couple other things in the works too & one of those might do what you've mentioned. I'll have my first prototype this week, we'll see.

[Dwight (DW)]

DW...it's funny (sort of) with all the interest in going smaller we're actually working on a smaller version of the Wiki (among a couple other designs) with kids, smaller women or people who want a blistering fast cadence in mind. But as I mentioned there's a couple other things in the works too & one of those might do what you've mentioned. I'll have my first prototype this week, we'll see.

My wife thinks the Wiki is a little weak, power wise. The Maliko is way too powerful for her.

I've witnessed guys using the Wiki and claiming it felt awesome because they could stroke super fast. But in fact, they were just throwing water and not getting useful power. So even a few guys, in my observations, need something in between.

[mdsurf]

Lane,  congrats on 100 pages.  I really like the Ke Nalu paddles.  Glad to hear you have new stuff on the horizon.i did have a friend with the Wiki ask me if they make a smaller blade.  He was used to a 7.5 blade.  Maybe you will have something for him soon.

I myself prefer the Molikai with the xtufS for surfing and the Maliko with the elite 100 for racing.  I like the power.

Mike

[PonoBill]

I agree, the difference between a Maliko and a Wiki is very small in measurement, and the design is identical,  but they are completely different paddles.

[Henrik F]

Congrats to 100 pages! 

Henrik F

[pdxmike]

DW...it's funny (sort of) with all the interest in going smaller we're actually working on a smaller version of the Wiki (among a couple other designs) with kids, smaller women or people who want a blistering fast cadence in mind. But as I mentioned there's a couple other things in the works too & one of those might do what you've mentioned. I'll have my first prototype this week, we'll see.

I bet it's an adjustable blade!

[stoneaxe]

100...damn! Well deserved, they've been such game changers. I still remember how shocked I was when Bill let me use the prototype for a short while during the CCBC. I knew instantly that they were going to be big. I had just bought the paddle I was using and was pissed it was obsolete....15 mins spoiled me forever...

[LM]

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[littleray]

I was wondering what the general consensus is on the adjustable part by anyone that has used one. Is there a noticeable difference in the feel when paddling? Does the quick adjust option work as well as it sounds like it should.
Thanks for any input.

[jdmotes]

 By 'adjustable part' are you referring to the 'adj collar part' that can be added to any shaft; or the new 'on the fly' adjustable paddle that uses a compression fitting and includes the shaft and the adjustable extension and you add the blade/handle???   Paddle on,   JD

[littleray]

By 'adjustable part' are you referring to the 'adj collar part' that can be added to any shaft; or the new 'on the fly' adjustable paddle that uses a compression fitting and includes the shaft and the adjustable extension and you add the blade/handle???   Paddle on,   JD

Thanks for the reply.I am referring to the "adj. collar part"
I hadn't heard about the other part.It must be a fairly recent introduction.