SUP Paddles

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer If you are upgrading from a fiberglass or aluminum shaft to carbon fiber without wanting your bank account bleeding for $300+, this ISLE…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Tower Carbon SUP Paddle stands out as a serious tool for long-distance touring where weight savings translate to reduced fatigue over miles….

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Werner Carve 95 Carbon is a solid choice for recreational sea kayakers who need a versatile vessel that handles both flatwater cruising…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After spending three weekends testing this board against choppy Columbia River Gorge winds and cold Cascade snowmelt runoff, I recommend the Starboard Lima…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Naish Vario RDS Carbon Elite is a premium drysuit built specifically for summer warmth rather than winter immersion survival. After spending three…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer This ISLE Carbon Fiber SUP paddle is a solid entry-level option for beginners who want something durable enough to survive a drop into…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Naish Vario RDS Carbon Elite is a premium drysuit built for those who have already learned that cheap neoprene fails when you…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After spending six weeks testing this inflatable SUP against the brutal tides of the Oregon Coast and choppy stretches of the Columbia River,…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The iRocker Carbon Fiber Paddle is a solid mid-range option for recreational paddlers looking for a lightweight tool that won’t break the bank,…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Tower Carbon SUP Paddle stands out as a reliable workhorse for touring, offering a sweet spot between stiffness and weight that holds…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The ISLE Carbon Fiber SUP Paddle stands out as a sturdy, vibration-dampening tool that handles the chop of the Oregon Coast and the…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The iRocker Carbon Fiber Paddle is a solid entry-level tool that punches above its weight class for casual paddlers and beginners looking to…