i'm just getting into stand up surfing and i'm looking for the right paddle for my needs. i'm 5'10". 220 lbs. i'm wide shouldered and a fairly strong paddler and i live in rincon puerto rico. the waves get powerful here and i'll be using a 12ft x 25" velilla tandem board for starts. i don't think i need to worry about ease of travelling with it so i'd prefer a solid 1 pc. model. and carbon seems the way to go. any brands are considered the strongest, best prices etc?? best height, width. what about the weight? i dig heavy boards in general. does that translate to paddles too?

any knowledge is well received knowledge.

gracias,
tikirob in rincon pr