I make a variety of paddles, from my most popular line of outrigger racing paddles, to traditional West Coast Native designs and trophys. All measurments below are approximate and vary depending the wood used and the sizing of the paddle. Contact me if you'd like more information and/or would like a custom designed paddle. Here are a few of my paddles...
racing paddles |
surfing paddles |
kayak paddles |
canoe paddles |
trophys & awards |
replicas & art paddles |
paddle bags |
t-shirts
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This is my most traditional outrigger paddle design; it is adapted from Tahitian blades of the 1970's, and is now experiencing a renaissance of interest.
Bend: single or double
Shaft: poplar core with basswood edges
Shaft Length: 46" - 53"
Top: t-grip or palm
Blade: may include mahogany, basswood, padouk and ash
Blade Size: 9", 9.25" or 9.5" x 18"
Weight: 20 - 23 oz
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Bend: 10° single bend
Shaft: poplar core with basswood edges or solid poplar
Shaft Length: 46" - 53"
Top: t-grip or palm
Blade: may include mahogany, basswood, padouk and ash
Blade Size: 9", 9.25" or 9.5" x 18"
Weight: 20 - 23 oz
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A very popular blade shape with low shoulders to reduce weight and drag in the water.
Bend: single or double
Shaft: poplar core with basswood edges
Shaft Length: 46" - 53"
Top: t-grip or palm
Blade: may include mahogany, basswood, padouk and ash
Blade Size: 9", 9.25" or 9.5" x 19"
Weight: 20 - 23 oz
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Bend: single or double
Shaft: poplar core with basswood edges
Shaft Length: 46" - 53"
Top: t-grip or palm
Blade: may include mahogany, basswood, padouk and ash
Blade Size: 9", 9.25" or 9.5" x 18"
Weight: 20 - 23 oz
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A smaller surface area for paddlers with high reps per minute.
Bend: single or double
Shaft: poplar core with basswood edges
Shaft Length: 46" - 53"
Top: t-grip or palm
Blade: may include mahogany, basswood, padouk and ash
Blade Size: 9", 9.25" or 9.5" x 18"
Weight: 20 - 22 oz
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This blade design was adapted from a traditional Hawai'ian steering paddle; great for open ocean, high surf, and twisty current conditions.
Bend: 5° single, double, straight or custom
Shaft: poplar core with basswood edges
Shaft Length: 46" - 53"
Top: t-grip or palm
Blade: may include poplar, padouk and ash
Blade Size: 9", 9.25" or 10" x 28"
Weight: 25 - 28 oz
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This is the 'big bruddah' of the Pueo, with greater surface area for greater power.
Bend: 5° single, double, straight or custom
Shaft: poplar core with basswood edges
Shaft Length: 46" - 53"
Top: t-grip or palm
Blade: may include poplar, padouk and ash
Blade Size: 9", 9.25", 9.5" or 10" x 21"
Weight: 24 - 27 oz
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Long paddle surfing is an ancient sport of the Hawai'ian Ali'i (royalty) which is seeing a massive renaissance in California and Hawai'i. Kalai is at the forefront of this new upsurge thanks to technical input from the surfers themselves.
There are three present blade models, the Manu Nui, The Puhi and the Pueo; each of these can be ordered full or as a 2-piece take-apart model. The average overall shaft length ordered is 80", but I can make whatever length you want.
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Kalai Kayak paddles are hand-crafted with a blend of exotic and domestic woods, achieving great strength, light weight and unparalleled beauty. They average a mere 32 to 35 ounces in weight, despite blades re-inforced with fiberglass cloth and four coats of marine grade epoxy for strength and durability.
Wood paddles have the unique benefit of flexing gently with each stroke, reducing stress to your wrists, elbows and joints, and the wood is much warmer to the touch than a fiberglass shaft.
The blades of my kayak paddles are assymetric and very efficient. I can also custom make the blade shape to your specs. Length is up to you, as is your choice of a full paddle, or 2-piece (with a fiberglass ferrule).
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I designed these Otter Tail and Beaver Tail paddles according to Native paddle designs from Ontario and Quebec, the birth places of what we now commonly call a recreational canoe. The Native people perfected both canoe and paddle designs, so all that I can do is make them pretty.
These paddles are made from a combination of exotic and domestic woods, and are very light, with a gentle 'whip' action, reducing stress on your elbows and shoulders.
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This is a traditional Hawai'ian paddle composed of Mahogany, Poplar, and Koa T, it is approximately 54" long.
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Solid Koa paddle, approximately 54" long.
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Double bend or 10° single bend, Koa palm or T-top. Shaft is poplar core with basswood edges or solid poplar.
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Solid Koa 21" paddle-ette on Mahogany base.
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Solid Koa 18" outrigger canoe model.
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These replicas of traditional Hawai'ian paddles are made of a combination of Koa, Milo, Hau, Kau, and Mango. The average size is 54".
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Protect your blade with one of these strong cotton bags, they each hold at least two paddles.
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Kalai shirts are available in a variety of sizes.
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