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[pullingwater]

You can Buy Kialoa paddle as well as  the NEW Kia Kaha paddles online from
 Open Ocean Outriggers - we have all Kialoa models in stock!

 Please go to  www.outrigger.ca

[Illuminate]

Mega bump


Has anyone bought a paddle from Pogue sports recently (past few months)?  I'm interested in a Quickblade

[Nestah14]

Hey Illuminate,

I'm also looking to buy an OC paddle. Maybe we can collaborate on a group order? Let me know.

[LittleSchrodinger]

Ah, if you're going to collaborate, let me know too.

[doc]

And me

[Illuminate]

lol, I was looking at a Quickblade to be original from the Kialoa Axel II army, looks like that's gone to hell


anyone else?

[foureyes]

I might be interested too

[taavi]

there are quite a few variables in deciding on what type, length, size of paddle for OC. Im 5'10" and I used to use a 52" but because of a different coach and paddling style I now use a 50" in OC6 and a 49" in an OC1 and have seen a fair bit improvement in my times. The shorter length forces more use of the core rather then shoulders and arms and now my shoulders dont hurt anymore after a 3 hour paddle. Try out all different types and lengths before you decide and try them out for more then 5 minutes if you can. It will usually take a good 30-60 minutes to get at least a bit of a feel for a different paddle. For me the Quick Blades dont catch as quickly and definitely dont have a clean exit. The Kia Kaha blades are great. I have just started using one as they are light, have great up front catch, a small shaft, and a very clean exit.  Good Luck.

[Nestah14]

There were around 4-5 people at FCRCC Novice OC (and another group) that were interested. Unless some of you are overlapping with that, we might have close to 10 people.

[Illuminate]

there are quite a few variables in deciding on what type, length, size of paddle for OC. Im 5'10" and I used to use a 52" but because of a different coach and paddling style I now use a 50" in OC6 and a 49" in an OC1 and have seen a fair bit improvement in my times. The shorter length forces more use of the core rather then shoulders and arms and now my shoulders dont hurt anymore after a 3 hour paddle. Try out all different types and lengths before you decide and try them out for more then 5 minutes if you can. It will usually take a good 30-60 minutes to get at least a bit of a feel for a different paddle. For me the Quick Blades dont catch as quickly and definitely dont have a clean exit. The Kia Kaha blades are great. I have just started using one as they are light, have great up front catch, a small shaft, and a very clean exit.  Good Luck.

Really? I've heard the opposite of Quickblades, quick catches and exits are supposed to be their specialty.  I wish we had the luxury of trying every paddle, but we have to go by hearsay.
I'm still interested in a Quickblade Hapa Hybrid, and I've emailed a customer service rep about the group discount, waiting to hear back.  Everyone interested in a groupbuy, I'm not sure what kind of paddle you guys really want, even if it's cheaper, you might be stuck with something that's not suited for you

[paddleboy]

 The Hapa is a great paddle , I like the aggressive catch and the exit seemed good to me as well  .The Kialoa Axel is also a good blade ....probably one of the most popular on the market and a excellent all around paddle both for oc1 & oc6 .

[Illuminate]

Ok, I've gotten a response from Quickblade, and I only need an order of 6 or more to get a 10% discount on the Hapa paddles for $206 USD each.  Delivery cost to be determined.

Here's a link to the paddle: http://quickbladepaddles.com/catalog/hapa-hybrid-p-4.html

You can choose a palm grip (P50) or T-grip (T3)

If you're not sure what the right size for you is, they have a chart: http://quickbladepaddles.com/catalog/outrigger_sizecharts.php
and so does Kialoa: http://www.kialoa.com/Sizing-Your-Paddle.asp

If you are interested (even if you've replied here), PM me with: Grip choice, Paddle length, your e-mail so I can give you updates

[Special K]

Hello all,

Just an FYI that Ryan, Pogue Sports, is still selling Quickblade paddles. He actually has an order already placed and can add yours to the mix. Feel free to contact him regarding costs.

You may contact him at [email protected].

Ryan is still selling OC1's, OC2's and paddles. He is no longer selling the smaller consumable items such as hats, shorts, shirts...

BTW, I have the Hapa Quickblade (two in fact) and love them. Great solid catch.

Thank you,

Kelli

[Illuminate]

If he is indeed still selling these, I'll go with him and support a local business.

[pogue sports]

We are still selling Quick Blade paddles and have more coming in this week.  Pogue Sports is still running strong, we just needed to step back from consumables such as clothing to focus on production and coaching and personal time.

The Quick Blade paddle that we recommend is the not the Hapa it is the new Kanaha.  The Hapa is great for flat water and has an amazing catch and is very aggressive.  The only difference is if the Hapa will stick on the exit in messy water.  The New Kanaha maintains the strong easy catch, but allows the canoe to release more at the end of the pull.

We offer team and group pricing and are able to have paddles here in two weeks from date of order for standard carbon paddles with wood shaft.  Our price includes shipping to Vancouver, and we offer a 10 - 15% discount depending on numbers ordered.  Retail pricing is $265 Canadian.

Thank you

Ryan Pogue