I am very sad because my dear friend / paddle is in two peaces but I will try to fix it, but I need a similar replacement so I was just wondering if anyone knows a good / similar replacement (I need a small diameter shaft and some flex) I cut it down to about 157 cm (before it broke) and it was the best paddle I have ever used for surfing etc.:-)

It it's a carbon shaft, just find a local carbon repairer and they'll bring it back to good as new. Easy.

Johndesu said..

Hoppo3228 said..
It it's a carbon shaft, just find a local carbon repairer and they'll bring it back to good as new. Easy.

I am sure that I can repair it, I will 1st but a small length of wood / broom handle (fits perfectly inside the shaft) and then I have some larger diameter carbon shaft (from a previous paddle that fits perfectly) that I will slide over the break, but I think it is not the same as an unbroken paddle, maybe I can see how it goes and keep it / use it as a spare or for certain conditions etc.:-)
Also the paddle is carbon & kevlar and pretty light :-)

I've worked in the bicycle trade for quite a few years now... It's not that difficult to repair carbon, so much so that the repair will be stronger than before it broke. Happens a lot to bicycles....

Try either a carbon bicycle repairer, or a kayak shop. cost wise i'd expect $150 ish...

It's another reason why KeNalu paddles are popular here, as you can replace each part separately if broken and hot glue it in, good as new.

Even repaired your paddle will be not as flex as you loved it... as I'm using the same kind of paddle which is short and flexible to fit small buoyancy board as you do I can understand your disappointment about losing your favorite one. I would recommend you to find a model for a female SUPer.
My favorite one from Hobbie which remains perfectly flexible to me cut to 168 cm.


I fixed twice but was just cracks, I wrapped it 2 or 3 rolls in a 4oz glass epoxy resin damped.

Yes I am fond of my injured paddle but I have fixed it for now, it is a quick fix for now I think, - I jammed a short bit of wood / broom handle inside the shaft and then jammed a carbon oversided bit over that and it is pretty firm and solid and should be good for small waves & as a spare I think. I will test it out very soon and see how it goes, I still want to get / buy a proper replacement. I will try to take some photos soon also :-)