The World’s Best Stand Up Paddles

We apply rigorous test and measurement to design and build products better than those previously available. Our tagline: "Powered By Physics" reflects our approach. We respect the long experience and traditions that other manufacturers bring to this sport, and we can't compete with that. So we unleash our inner geek and start with a clean sheet.

Ke Nalu Elite Stand Up Paddles

Ke Nalu Stand Up Paddle blade

Here's an introductory article on our breakthrough Ke Nalu Elite Stand Up Paddles and the innovations that make them so great. As you'll see in the article we ignored the current ideas about how a paddle should be built and went our own way. the result is a paddle that is not just different, but that all of our customers are convinced is substantially better.

Ke Nalu xTuf Stand Up Paddles

Ke Nalu Stand Up Paddle blade

Our new xTuf line has been enthusiastically embraced by people that want the benefits of the Ke Nalu Elite Stand Up Paddles but who value impact resistance over extreme lightness. xTufs are also $80 less, and make a great all-around paddle. Here's an article on our Ke Nalu xTuf Stand Up Paddles

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Testimonials: Ke Nalu Stand Up Paddles

We had many people write us completely unsolicited testimonials about their Ke Nalu paddle, directly in email, in posts on the hugely popular SUP forum Standup Zone (where a tread in the Gear section titled "Ke Nalu Paddle Review" is one of the most popular topics) and on other forums and blogs around the web. Here we've collected a few of the many reviews and comments: Ke Nalu Paddle Testimonials

Stand Up Paddling eBooks

We are building a set of eBooks on specific topics for stand up paddlers. The topics on the list include:

Choosing a Paddle

What to consider, how to get the right length, choose a flex, choose a SUP paddle blade size and design

Racing Stand Up Paddle Boards

-- choose a board and paddle, train, condition, what to expect on race day.

SUP 101 -- how to start, what equipment matters

SUP Surfing -- a full on instructional on SUP surfing, from scoring your first wave to floaters, cutbacks, helicopters and vertical moves.

Learning a better stroke -- How to reach, catch, power, withdraw and recover. Hawaiian and Tahitian strokes. How to train, how to get better.

This is a list right now, but when these title turn into links you can just click on them to read your eBook.