Abahub 1 x 4 Section Carbon Fiber SUP Kayak Paddle Black/Blue/Green/Gray/Orange/Red | Adjustable Stand up Paddleboard Paddles, Lightweight Carbon Shaft, Plastic Blade

This is exactly the paddle I needed. The shaft is carbon and lightweight. Most sup paddles are pretty heavy and it is amazing what just an extra pound can do. This was the lightest combo/hybrid paddle I could find. I love that it has the drip rings. Another option I was considering did not have them. They don't matter when you are in sup mode, but they come in handy in kayak mode. My dog sits in front of me and he'd be so sad if I dripped on him with every stroke. Tip- if you get this paddle and can't get the drip rings on, you can heat them with a hair dryer to soften them up (this is what I had to do). If you don't have a hair dryer in your house you may be able to soften them by sitting them out in the hot sun on the hood of your car or something like that. Note that the clamp tightens (or loosens) by being in the open position and then turning it kind of like a wingnut. You don't need a socket wrench or any other tool to use it. I think another reviewer didn't understand the mechanism. I purchased some sup/kayak paddle straps that have clips on them to hold the extra piece of paddle or sup handle on my board while I am not using it. They clip to the D-rings on your board. I got a 4-pack, and one set can hold the assembled pieces and the other set can hold the extra piece. The 4-pack was around 6 dollars. Definitely have a plan for holding whichever piece you aren't gonna be using. I love that you can adjust the offset of the paddle blades to whatever you want. Some paddles only click-in in one position. I personally like my blade offset at around 25 degrees and it is so simple to put it there, and as long as you have adjusted the tension on the clamp properly, it will stay in place. If you don't know what I mean by blade offset, I mean the way one blade is positioned in relation to the other blade. Original kayak paddles were often set at a 90-degree offset which made for a lot of extra, unnecessary wrist rotations. Then 45 degree offsets became more popular. I have always preferred an even lesser offset. Play with it to see what works best for you. The sup paddle can extend pretty long, and I like that because I don't like hunching over to paddle. I am skeptical about the quality/longevity of the clamp piece because it is very lightweight. It feels cheap, but it might just feel that way because it is so lightweight. It is carbon, which is strong. Time will tell. I have a lot of paddling experience with whitewater kayaking, so that is where my paddle knowledge and experience comes from, and why I can't tolerate a cheap heavy paddle that wreaks havoc on wrist and shoulder joints. This paddle is worth the extra money. If you are ready to ditch the cheap, heavy paddle that came free with your board, get this one. Don't waste your energy with an exclusively one-bladed sup paddle, because it is so nice to be able to sit down for a while and paddle evenly on both sides without the awkwardness of having to turn the sup paddle around repeatedly (especially when a storm kicks up and you are trying to make time in windy conditions). Note, this is not indestructable. Treat it kindly. It is carbon and you can break it if you are trying to pole your way along rocks or use it to stabilize yourself getting on and off your board with all of your weight. Think expensive carbon road bike versus a beach cruiser.

This is the perfect paddle! I paddleboard and kayak regularly, so the versatility of this paddle works great for me! It switches from single to double easily, so if I decide to paddleboard while sitting, I can swap out quickly. It’s extremely lightweight, so I almost feel like I’m holding nothing. The blades are wide enough to propel with ease. I have a weak shoulder, so the lighter weight and ease of paddling have been fantastic. I highly recommend this paddle!! Oh, it also floats and comes in bright colors for high visibility

Ultimately I ended up returning this paddle but wanted to write a review because for the money this is a nice paddle. The reason I gave it only 4 stars is why I returned it. It’s more a kayak paddle then a SUP paddle; and I stand almost exclusively. I wanted to try a conversion paddle for the off times i’ve had to sit and paddle like a kayak. It’s not a bad SUP paddle, it’s just the SUP paddle I was replacing was a bright nice paddle and that’s what i’m used to. This paddle is light and comfortable and performs well; if you sit most of the time and want to stand occasional; this is definitely the paddle for you.

I was using an aluminum one and kept bending it. So much power was being lost with each stroke. Now I fly through the water with ease. Wish I'd spent the money for the upgrade sooner!

Great quality, a must have for paddle boarding or kayaking

I’ve only use the paddle one time however highly recommend ! it has solved my issues with when I went to sit on my SUP I can convert to a kayak paddle and it’s much easier to move through the water. Love the option to switch back-and-forth and I just keep the extra piece secured to my board. Also, it it did not loosen or drop in height as other previous paddles have while in use

Great sup paddle, okay kayak paddle great combo. The connectors are where your hands go when kayaking but if it's a secondary thing for a sup then that's fine. Very light and seems sturdy. Very good for the price. I've paid much more for crappier sup paddles and this does both. Good fitment on the peices. Adjuster kinda weak

I recently got a Kayak but it did not come with a paddle. I was looking for a nicer paddle with carbon fiber build and this was a perfect fit.I have other aluminum paddles that are way cheaper and lighter than this but obviously it does not feel very sleek and rigid although nothing have happened to those paddles.I will probably update the review depending on how it holds since I have only taken these paddle out a couple times. The joint section has a snap clip on one of the corners and that part is connected by some screws. This is the only section that feels a little sketchy and a little weak.So in other connecting paddles generally you snap them in and theres a small bulge part that snaps into the hole and locks it.But since this has a snap on feature sometimes the paddle on both ends are not always straight so you have to level them quite often.But again for a carbon fiber paddle under $100 this probably is not the worst problem.

Mon seul regret, j’aurais dû prendre une autre couleur, car dans l’eau on la voie pas.

Materiale ottimo e altrettanto la resa

Super schnell geliefert worden und leicht im Handling

No sure was it a problem of the shipper or supplier, but it actually came without a bag described in a title. Also all the tags were removed (with the plastic wires remains), no commercial package - may last unit from the store display or something, or damaged packaging. It was my second attempt to order it - first shipment was lost and refunded. Looks like a bad luck item. Hope it will be good on a water as a paddle, but impression is already low

Bonjour.Très content de cette pagaie, légère et bien finie.Le manche en carbone à cassé juste en dessous du manchon de serrage mais un très bon service après vente c'est parfait.Encore merciMerci