I’ve been using a Black Project Surge and a Starboard Enduro for about 5 years now, and with the release of the 2 new versions I decided it was time to give you my feedback about these 2 standout surf paddles. Which one is best?… there’s pros and cons to both!
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Andrea Varetto
7 months ago
thanks this is a great video. Shaft diameter is an underrated factor. My hobbit-hands prefer 27,5-28mm shafts. Now I have the Velocity M 27,5 and I love it, I had a Lima L 29 and I sold it, for shaft diameter, beyond the different paddling feeling.
Thanks for the video Rueben. I recently purchased a Starboard blue carbon longboard, and was going to get a 1 piece paddle to go with it, and will likely go for the enduro prepreg. Can you please tell me how best to measure what length I should go for, and is it likely to be suitable for my red sport 11’3”. If it’s not, it’s it really an issue, as I’m reasonably happy with my existing paddle I use. Do they come as a longer length, so I can cut it down myself to the appropriate length?
Hi Julian . Thanks for your message. Yes the fix paddles all come in a long length so is easy to cut down. If you are happy using your other paddle at its length with both boards I would cut it down to the length of that. For better performance in the surf you may want to go shorter in the future but it’s easy to recut your paddle again if you want to.
Dave Ballard
7 months ago
Good vid. My personal experience is, I’ve broken, 2 all carbon paddles within a few months, 1x blade & 1x shaft. All carbon is a bit brittle IMO. I tried a glass carbon and broke the shaft on that too within a few months. I took a chance and bought a less well known brand of carbon kevlar paddle and 3 years later it’s still good, thinking of replacing now as it looks like there are some micro fractures on the shaft and a little bit of water rattling in it. Will buy the same if possible as they’re 1/2… Read more »
Hey Dave, Thanks for the comment, great to hear your feedback. What brand of paddles have you had the problems with? Like I said on the video Im pretty tough on my paddles and TBF both brands are still in use.
2 x SB enduro, one after a month, got a refund on that, and the GFC one was gong. Carbon is known for strength and stiffness, but has low impact resistance, so they tend to use hybrid cloths with innegra and kevlar etc. to toughen it up a bit where impacts are a concern. I was probably just unlucky, but can’t afford to take the chance now.
WOW, good paddles too. Yeah unlucky for sure but agree with how you feel. putting a mix of cloths does help for sure. Thanks for your feedback.
Zeljko
3 months ago
In 2017 I had a skiing accident and had the surgery of my right shoulder. 3 ligaments were torn and I will forever have 2 screws in the cup of the blade. I was using 2 piece Lima for many years, size L with flex 35. Connor Baxter design with rounded tip. 7 or 8 years old? The same graphics and materials as your oldest Enduro. It still looks like new and it did hit the rock more than once. With time it started to put too much strain on my damaged shoulder. I contacted BP and they were very… Read more »
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thanks this is a great video. Shaft diameter is an underrated factor. My hobbit-hands prefer 27,5-28mm shafts. Now I have the Velocity M 27,5 and I love it, I had a Lima L 29 and I sold it, for shaft diameter, beyond the different paddling feeling.
Yep I really do like my BP because of it.
Thanks for the video Rueben. I recently purchased a Starboard blue carbon longboard, and was going to get a 1 piece paddle to go with it, and will likely go for the enduro prepreg. Can you please tell me how best to measure what length I should go for, and is it likely to be suitable for my red sport 11’3”. If it’s not, it’s it really an issue, as I’m reasonably happy with my existing paddle I use. Do they come as a longer length, so I can cut it down myself to the appropriate length?
Hi Julian . Thanks for your message. Yes the fix paddles all come in a long length so is easy to cut down. If you are happy using your other paddle at its length with both boards I would cut it down to the length of that. For better performance in the surf you may want to go shorter in the future but it’s easy to recut your paddle again if you want to.
Good vid. My personal experience is, I’ve broken, 2 all carbon paddles within a few months, 1x blade & 1x shaft. All carbon is a bit brittle IMO. I tried a glass carbon and broke the shaft on that too within a few months. I took a chance and bought a less well known brand of carbon kevlar paddle and 3 years later it’s still good, thinking of replacing now as it looks like there are some micro fractures on the shaft and a little bit of water rattling in it. Will buy the same if possible as they’re 1/2… Read more »
Hey Dave, Thanks for the comment, great to hear your feedback. What brand of paddles have you had the problems with? Like I said on the video Im pretty tough on my paddles and TBF both brands are still in use.
2 x SB enduro, one after a month, got a refund on that, and the GFC one was gong. Carbon is known for strength and stiffness, but has low impact resistance, so they tend to use hybrid cloths with innegra and kevlar etc. to toughen it up a bit where impacts are a concern. I was probably just unlucky, but can’t afford to take the chance now.
WOW, good paddles too. Yeah unlucky for sure but agree with how you feel. putting a mix of cloths does help for sure. Thanks for your feedback.
In 2017 I had a skiing accident and had the surgery of my right shoulder. 3 ligaments were torn and I will forever have 2 screws in the cup of the blade. I was using 2 piece Lima for many years, size L with flex 35. Connor Baxter design with rounded tip. 7 or 8 years old? The same graphics and materials as your oldest Enduro. It still looks like new and it did hit the rock more than once. With time it started to put too much strain on my damaged shoulder. I contacted BP and they were very… Read more »
Thanks for your comment Zeljko aways good to get all types of feedback. Glad to hear you are a happy paddler now. Thanks Reuben