Airhead SUP Paddle, Lightweight Aluminum

My other paddles broke. This one was purchased in a pinch and I didn’t want to spend a ton of money. This paddle works just fine for the value. The handle is sleazy to adjust even when you are already out on the water

Ordered this after hearing a lot of negatives about aluminum paddles. My friend let me borrow his carbon fiber paddle to learn on. I wanted something cheaper for myself, so I took a gamble and bought this one. All I have to say is... this paddle is exactly what I wanted. It's somewhat light (but heavier than CF of course). All the pieces clip together well (no fear of coming apart in water). The water drains out easily. No problems so far. Highly recommend and the blue/yellow colors are nice.

The clamp to control the extension is not that hot. To get the clamp tight enough to hold the length you've chosen, you have to really tighten the screws up.That makes it VERY difficult to operate the lever to tighten and release the clamp. That lever is plastic and there's no way it will survive many iterations of clamping/unclamping. We just leave it extended all the time.Other than that, it works fine and seems well made.

I really would think these would have some type of buoyancy. It is a great basic paddle for paddle boarding, but sank very quickly and now the pond we are at is a proud owner of the paddle! Would buy again, since it is so cheap, but need to find a way to make it float!

It's difficult to find paddles that aren't black. While this has black components, it's mostly colorful. Have been using for 2 months and no problems. Paddles usually show problems by now if they are going to have them.

Great cheap paddle. I bought this as a spare for when we've got kids and guests. I've only used it a couple of times but it works great. Very pleased with it. Airhead is a good brand so I've got no reservations recommending it. I chucked it in the lake and left it for 5 or 10 minutes. It does float.Update: after 2 years of the aforementioned light use as a spare I had this out this weekend, took a big stroke, and the T part of the handle just broke off in my hand. This really hasn't been used that much. Downgrading from 5 to 3.

Over the course of one season of paddle boarding. I have managed to drop and sink 3 WHOLE PADDLES. Ugh I am getting tired of wasting my money. Please make these FLOAT. They are meant for the water after all. Smh

For the price, this is a great paddle. The oval shaft and ergo handgrip are very comfortable. I've only used it once so I can't speak to durability. It does float -- if there is no water that gets in the adjustable shaft. If the paddle is submerged, it will sink. Very easy to adjust on the fly too. Overall, I'm happy with it.

Bought as a beater paddle due to low cost. After taking it on a trip for a few serious paddles (exceeding four hours on rough waters and high rocks), am very happy with the purchase and have used more frequently.Paddle shaft construction is solid, does not flex and should stand up to abuse. It is oval and does not permit changing the paddle head angle. Paddle head is also solid, has stood up well to many impacts with rocks, pushed away docks and shoveled sand. Good aqua-dynamics, not too big but pushes strong, cuts nicely into the water during strike and flows or slices well when steering. Knob is wide, smooth-surfaced and comfortable.Great pressure-based adjustment system holds the handle length well without movement, extends up to 220 cm without sacrificing rigidity. Two screws on the plastic adjustment will permit tightening if ever necessary. Also adjusts short enough to permit paddling while sitting, a boon for windy conditions or higher waves. Very portable, easily fits in a car trunk, disassembling into two or three pieces, with the paddle end attached with two strong spring-loaded beads.The paddle floats for at least several minutes, as the upper handle shaft is sealed and the lower section doesn't take water very quickly (plenty time to retrieve if dropped).Cons: It's significantly heavier than fibreglass or carbon fibre paddles, but I've found it acceptable even after several hours of paddling. The adjustment clamp seems to fall at hand height for paddlers 5'9"~5'11". Anyone over 5'10" may have to grab solely onto the upper shaft, which still remains solid.Will update if I run into issues.

The product looked fine at first but soon realized it was inoperable. The bottom (where the paddle is) wont go in far enough to lock in place and the handle cannot be extended as it seems to have been crimped by pressing the main tube too hard holding everything locked. There appears to be a plug inside and forcing it in would certainly prevent me from ever taking it apart again. Disappointed in quality control as the box arrived undammaged. Now have to return this item and push my outing into this warm weather some more...

Le pommeau a cassé subitement lors d’une sortie en paddle board. Première fois que moi et mes amis vivons une telle situation. J’ai d’autres pagaies de compagnies différentes et toujours très fiables. Sinon le produit semble de bonne qualité en général.

I bought 5 of those and it only remain 2 that the handle or the blade does not have broke. Cheap paddle but i like the oval shape of the shaft. But too bad that the rest le cheap. Also when i bought these it took a while To recieved it. When i order it was supposed To have them in stock. Very disappointed.

Excellent quality. Light and very portable but strong. A huge upgrade from the one that came with my paddleboard.