I want to buy a new paddle. I was checking the Kialoa site and the Keone looks very interesting. For those who do own the Keone, what is your opinion on it.
I bought one for my boyfriend a few years back , we both love it Its light( as composite blades are) and it flexes.No more sore shoulders. You can really feel it flex a little.
Bruddah Harry….bump it up and go get the Lolo. Everyone swears by it. At the World Sprints people were snatching them up. Sticker shock is scaring me away, but I am dying to try one out. Only heard great things about that paddle.
I got 1 of the 1st ones out. I called Meg to order a new Outrigger 10 for me and she told me about the Keone which was just becoming available. I trusted her judgement and ordered 1 in a 50” for OC6/OC1. Without doubt it is my favorite blade. Great catch, light enough to feel the difference but still solid on windy days recovery, nice handle and yes, even I can feel the flex when you put the bite on. I don’t loan it out much, but everyone who has tried it has gotten 1. Plus, with a dark Aloha splash it looks so cool!
I reccomend it highly.
It’s my current favorite right now that I use daily. I like the flex it has which feels like using a wooden paddle, only lighter.
The Lolo is okay, but that bent shaft can feel wierd using it sometimes. Too bad they don’t have one without the bend as I’d wonder if it would feel like the Keone, but without the flex.
it’s for a OC-1, any others paddles models you recommend? What about the Hollyakala and the Mudbrook XP MudLite? Is there too much difference between a 9.25” and a 9”. I am 165 lbs. and my stroke is short.
If you can get a makana ali’i those things are like the gold standard… No but any blade you feel comfortable with will work, I use a mudbrooke and I swear by mine, I like it because it has a smooth catch and is really clean through the water.
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coming from a paddle maker. you get what you feel is right for you as a paddler should get what feels comfort for you .. .see if you can use some one elses paddle and try it before you make descisions .. aloha danny
I ordered my 2nd broad reach today. I love my Tahiti Rame but have to wait for someone to take a trip to get one. Im excited to try a “normal” size broad reach. I love the one I have but the blade could shovel snow so I only use it every so often.
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I bought one for my boyfriend a few years back , we both love it Its light( as composite blades are) and it flexes.No more sore shoulders. You can really feel it flex a little.
Mon, 09/08/2008 - 8:26am
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Bruddah Harry….bump it up and go get the Lolo. Everyone swears by it. At the World Sprints people were snatching them up. Sticker shock is scaring me away, but I am dying to try one out. Only heard great things about that paddle.
Mon, 09/08/2008 - 2:55pm
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The Keone is nice and light. sleek shaft and good feel.
i love it!
Mon, 09/08/2008 - 6:13pm
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I got 1 of the 1st ones out. I called Meg to order a new Outrigger 10 for me and she told me about the Keone which was just becoming available. I trusted her judgement and ordered 1 in a 50” for OC6/OC1. Without doubt it is my favorite blade. Great catch, light enough to feel the difference but still solid on windy days recovery, nice handle and yes, even I can feel the flex when you put the bite on. I don’t loan it out much, but everyone who has tried it has gotten 1. Plus, with a dark Aloha splash it looks so cool!
I reccomend it highly.
Mon, 09/08/2008 - 6:19pm
79 Posts
It’s my current favorite right now that I use daily. I like the flex it has which feels like using a wooden paddle, only lighter.
The Lolo is okay, but that bent shaft can feel wierd using it sometimes. Too bad they don’t have one without the bend as I’d wonder if it would feel like the Keone, but without the flex.
Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:28pm
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What are you going to be using the blade for OC6 or OC1?
We help because we want too not because we have too.
Tue, 09/09/2008 - 7:36am
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Hi Tpoppler01,
it’s for a OC-1, any others paddles models you recommend? What about the Hollyakala and the Mudbrook XP MudLite? Is there too much difference between a 9.25” and a 9”. I am 165 lbs. and my stroke is short.
Thanks for your help.
Tue, 09/09/2008 - 8:56am
68 Posts
makana ali`i
broad reach
the nicest paddles i used!
Tue, 09/09/2008 - 3:49pm
126 Posts
If you can get a makana ali’i those things are like the gold standard… No but any blade you feel comfortable with will work, I use a mudbrooke and I swear by mine, I like it because it has a smooth catch and is really clean through the water.
We help because we want too not because we have too.
Tue, 09/09/2008 - 3:57pm
23 Posts
coming from a paddle maker. you get what you feel is right for you as a paddler should get what feels comfort for you .. .see if you can use some one elses paddle and try it before you make descisions .. aloha danny
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Tue, 09/09/2008 - 6:37pm
265 Posts
I ordered my 2nd broad reach today. I love my Tahiti Rame but have to wait for someone to take a trip to get one. Im excited to try a “normal” size broad reach. I love the one I have but the blade could shovel snow so I only use it every so often.
Tue, 09/09/2008 - 7:59pm