What is the best

Plenty of good ones out there now.. I have a new Kialoa Insanity.. and it's awesome.. No spring pins.. No collars (it's just like a fixed length shaft).. lots of adjustment.. and I've never had any water get in.

The new JP Australia's look pretty good.

Just stay away from click pin adjustable paddles, look for something with a 2 pin clamp or " leverlock "

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airSUP said..
Just stay away from click pin adjustable paddles, look for something with a 2 pin clamp or " leverlock "

I have a Naish makani adjustable and have had no problems with it at all. It is handy to keep a screwdriver in the car though as sometimes the lever lock becomes a little loose.

Another option:

If you buy a Ke Nalu, with the Extended Ergo "T" handle.... you have 10" of adjustment, but not on the fly.

All the componants of a Ke Nalu, are assembled with "Hot Glue"... so just a minute with a hair drier or heat gun, and the handle can be adjusted to length.

Not useful as a "guest" paddle, but great for being able to dial in your preference, on a world class paddle.

The Heat gun makes quick work of the adjustment.... apply heat, set the length you want and let cool for 5 minutes... good to go.