SUP Paddle by Advanced Elements

Just a note, unlike the picture, the paddle I received from amazon has a black shaft (making it all black). It works which is all I can really ask for at this price. As a replacement for one that was too short, I was expecting that it would just help me find my desired length, and then I would leave it there. But I found out that both my wife and I like to start off with a slightly shorter length, and work our way up as we find our stride. This makes having an adjustable paddle a must. Another plus is that the shortest length is just right for when I am kneeling. I am happy with this purchase, but I think that down the road I will spring for a better paddle that doesn't have the problems that this one has, and then keep this one as a backup.The problems I have found with this paddle are as follows:-The handle is okay but not as comfortable as my previous paddle.-It is on the heavy side, but that should be expected at this price.-When I leave it submerged for a minute or so, it fills up with water and sinks...bad for surfing.-One of the foam pieces inside the shaft (to help it supposedly float) tends to fall out when I break it down and rinse it off.-Strokes are less efficient as the blade is a bit small and convex vs. my previous paddle's larger, flat blade.Still a great buy if money is tight. Nice starter paddle if only to help you find your desired length before you go out and buy some carbon paddle that costs over 5 times as much :-)

Probably the only reason for a 4 rating rather than 5 is the weight and buoyancy. It's significantly heavier than my carbon fiber fixed length paddle, but I knew that before my purchase as well as the fact that it barely floats. I also had some trouble fitting the two pieces together when it first arrived. The hole for the spring-loaded clip was too small. I carefully enlarged the hole and all is fine. This was not a big problem, though, since it insures that the 2 pieces fit tightly together - i.e. no slop or play.If I'd have paid $100 or more for this paddle I would have certainly been much more critical. But, when you consider the price, I would highly recommend it. I use this as a shorter surfing paddle and secondary paddle for guests that are not my size. It totally fills those needs.

This paddle is generally great. It does everything it promises, but it does have a major flaw... it doesn't float very well.There are some foam inserts, but they want to slide out. Regardless, after five seconds in the water, it has pretty much filled up and only the handle will still be at the surface.Otherwise, its a great paddle. It connects easily - although I've been noticing the salt water jamming things up - and expands easily too.t's fairly light, and it's one of the few paddles that actually breaks down into pieces that can fit in a large duffle bag for traveling.

Just started SUP a few weeks ago when I got a free board. I didn't want to spend too much money on a paddle since I was just starting out. This hear paddle does the trick. It breaks down into two parts for easy transporting if you're ride is on the compact side. And the extendable handle is nice. I had a few friends all shorter then me take my board out for a ride as well and this one paddle worked for all of us. If you're just starting out and on a budget I recommend this paddle.

Just got paddle and could not be happier. It is a good starter paddle that will fit all the members of my family to get us started on SUPing. It also cost 1/2 as much as others that we were looking at. I will need to be careful because as a man I think I can bend the paddle if I really dig in hard but for $60.00 it does what it is suppose to do. It also breaks down to a small size. One word of warning is that it is hard to open up the top ring to resize the paddle. I have been informed by my wife that when I am done I need to return in to her size. I can handle that.

It is good for the price. If you leave it in the water for more than 30sec-1min it will sink , which is not good !!! I solved the issue with a piece of yellow foam swimming noodle, the small ones ( wallmart $3) and introduce it in the lower part of the paddle, it fits perfectly and it does not get in your way when paddling.

It was a decent paddle for the price, (paid about 50) but it did not float and now it is gone! We let others use it at a lake party and it floated a little, but was gone beneath the surface pretty fast after a newbie dropped it during a fall. Recommend spending more for one that definitely floats or buy a paddle leash or attach some sort of flotation to the handle.

Just received my paddles. I ordered two for my paddle boards and so far, they're great. Even the paddle board "professional" thought they were good. They break down so they can be more easily stored but also extend pretty far, very versatile. Seem pretty durable also. Would recommend.

cheap and cheerful extendable paddle. Tough and durable and breaks down into two pieces for easy transport. Overall very happy with this purchase.

Un buon prodotto, pagaia leggera e dall'ottimo aspetto, molto conveniente per il prezzo.Si smonta in due pezzi ed entra nella sacca del mio sup gonfiabile.Amazon strepitosa come sempre.

Pagaia per un utilizzo non agonistico.Esteticamente bella con un rapporto qualità prezzo ottimo.Molto consigliata per tutti i sup gonfiabili perchè si smonta in due pezzi.

Cheaper than original Jimmy Sticks padel that got lost but this one is more difficult to lock and unlock the handle extension.

non ho avuto modo ancora di testarlo ma le giunzioni sembrano solide , il peso è considerevole . consegna ricevuta nei tempi.