After originally using a 100sq" of another brand I had some shoulder issues, so I have been using the 84 Wiki on an Xtuf S for a couple of years and love it, still use it for surfing but lately have been using a 84 Ho'Oloa on a slightly longer Xtuf S for racing.
The shoulders seem pretty good lately and I am approx 90kg so I have decided to go for the 95 Konihi, I only picked it up yesterday and haven't had the chance to paddle it yet but damn it looks good. 
Can any one in paddle land explain why our SUP paddles don't have a similar profile to Racing Ski/ kayak blades.
Flat surface blades for Racing Ski/Kayaks dropped out about 20 years ago.
Curved profile catches and holds water.
Select to expand quotePTSUP said..
Can any one in paddle land explain why our SUP paddles don't have a similar profile to Racing Ski/ kayak blades.
Flat surface blades for Racing Ski/Kayaks dropped out about 20 years ago.
Curved profile catches and holds water.
Simple: kayak blades enter the water on the side, SUP vertically. They are closer to canoe paddles.
We also have the "flutter" to counter: some hydrodynamically efficient designs (vertical concaves) generate too much instability ("yaw" of the blade is difficult to control with a vertical shaft)
And... all good SUP paddle blades are (subtly) curved.
I cut my Konihi down yesterday and used it in the surf this morning - EPIC! So smooth and accurate and hardly missed a wave even though I didn't seem to be pushing all that hard. The wings don't seem to effect water flow when dragging it through turns at all and for some reason it seems even more comfortable sitting under my chest when prone paddling. Yeeew.
Select to expand quotelaceys lane said..
why are you carrying a paddle when your prone surfing casso
LOL
Wondering if running electrical tape around the edge of the blade would interfere with the efficiency of the winglets?
Select to expand quoteGusD said..
Wondering if running electrical tape around the edge of the blade would interfere with the efficiency of the winglets?
I don't think it will have any effect.. Tape is thin.. and winglets are small.. 
