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Take a look at the new SUP Foil paddle design concept by Pontus Ny / Ståpaddla. This asymmetric paddle is being tested and is thought to be more efficient to get you up and flying. Let us know your thoughts.
We would recommend you head over to the blog to read more about the asymmetric paddle in better detail, but here is their shortened summary;
On a SUP-foil it’s desirable to create a force with the paddle that both gives speed and lift, but also prevents the board from turning. This applies to most SUP disciplines, but becomes extra decisive on a foil-board.
The more the paddler can focus on proper forward power, and not counteracting the turning / yaw, the more efficient the “pop up sequence” will be.
A paddler with good technique has no problem solving this with a traditional symmetrical paddle. A specialized SUP-foil paddle will make it even easier and more enjoyable. (Our favorite is the Black Project Foil-X. It has a very powerful catch, easy to paddle at high cadence and is super versatile in all different foiling situations.)
However, an asymmetrical blade could be designed so that the equation of “pop ups” becomes even more efficient. Mainly depending on how the force from the blade is directed. And that force can be directed differently depending on how the profile and the outline of the blade is designed. That’s what this design study showed us. An asymmetrical concept can thus help to direct the power so that it counteract the undesirable yaw / turning tendency when doing “pop ups”.
The disadvantages of an asymmetrical blade lie mainly in the fact that producers need to offer two different blade types; right and left blades (based on paddler preference). Apart from this we see no major technical disadvantages or other obstacles for an asymmetric choice of design.
Finally; thanks to Ulrik Kursten (2ride Sweden) for the composite work, mockup and prototyping. Simply super quality.
More updates to come.