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Luc Benac

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Kenalu Mana 90
« on: April 29, 2018, 07:47:03 AM »
Kenalu Mana 90 with 90Flex cut to 79"
but can be cut further as needed or I can provide a longer handle to add a couple of inches
I can also provide a second shorter shaft for sup surfing to bring the length down to 76.5"
Great catch, tons of power, light and fast race paddle. No flutter whatsoever. Bury the blade and power through the pull.
In excellent condition

Canadian Dollar $350 (about USD 275) plus shipping
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Re: Kenalu Mana 90
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2018, 04:02:59 PM »
I checked shipping cost to the East Coast and it is unbelievably expensive over 1/3 the price of the paddle.
I guess it would be Canada or Blaine border only :-)
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Re: Kenalu Mana 90
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2018, 04:14:49 PM »
Sell the blade. It's most of the value and you can probably fit it into one of the cheap flat rate boxes--$18.50 US.
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: Kenalu Mana 90
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2018, 06:09:37 PM »
Or I can keep it for interval training and as a guest paddle or for really big conditions....
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Re: Kenalu Mana 90
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2018, 09:31:27 AM »
This would work with the "adjustable part" and long handle right? I will be in the Seattle area in a few weeks and might even run up to Victoria with the wife. Would that be close enough for a pick up? How long is the handle when removed from the handle?

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Re: Kenalu Mana 90
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2018, 10:12:13 AM »
Sorry decided to keep the paddle but the forum does not give you the opportunity to cancel a sale post.
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Re: Kenalu Mana 90
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2018, 10:54:46 AM »
Luc, I think it is a smart move. I love mine - actually perfect for my morning fasted 10 mile outings where I would not want to have super high cadence. Great blade!
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Re: Kenalu Mana 90
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2018, 12:36:00 PM »
Mana 90 is my "do everything" blade. I also have a Konihi 84 that's theoretically my flatwater blade, but who the hell does flatwater.
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: Kenalu Mana 90
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2018, 01:37:48 PM »
Mana 90 is my everything paddle as well. I would like to have a mana 82 for my "off" days to give my shoulders a rest, but I can't afford it at the moment.

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Re: Kenalu Mana 90
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2018, 02:29:01 PM »
Mana 90 is my Perfect paddle as well.

I have been an advocate that an efficient paddle works for you whether frantically trying to attack a wave to paddle fast in flat water.  Efficiency is the same.

Frankly you paddle much, much faster when catching waves than on flat water.  Maybe the surf paddle should be smaller still.

 


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