Malama SUP
Manufacturer: Malama
Paddle Name: Malama SUP
Material, Shaft: Wood
Material, Blade: Wood
Handle type: Palm Grip
Blade length: Custom
Blade width: Custom
Shaft shape: oval shape tapered profile
Weight: About 2 pounds
MSRP $320.00
Features
Each of our paddles is handmade from wood by Malama himself.
Wood lasts longer since it doesn’t chip as much and can be easily refinished to new condition.
Wood is easier on your joints since it has a slight flex. Any wood paddle is more beautiful and traditional than a nonwood paddle. Shafts are triple fibreglassed and blades have koa edges. Custom exotic woods are avaialble by request.
Evaluators said:
“wow, who’s going to put this in the water, it’s too pretty”
“I’m a wood butcher, and I don’t know how he made this joint. I guess it’s the 32 years of paddle building”
“I love the grip, love the way this paddle feels in the water”
“No vibration, no flutter, lots of power, and the shaft flexes wonderfully”
“Makes my bad shoulders feel fine. Great paddle”
Summary: Top rated in all categories. Expensive for a wood paddle but worth it, especially if you have shoulder injuries or tendency for muscular problems. Paddles can be fully customized, including double bend shafts, paddle shape and size, exotic woods.
