There's been a lot of excitement lately about making our own paddles. No more worrying about cutting a paddle down to the correct height and finding you've taken too much off of it. No more worrying about getting wiped out and snapping a carbon shaft. And no more worrying about how to find the cash to splash on yet another paddle for another specific use.

Traditionally wood has been the material of choice amongst master paddle makers. Both because its in abundant supply, is cheap to get hold of, is easy to work with and , best of all, has this unmistakable natural feel to it that goes so well with a day embracing nature out in the ocean.

So it was with much anticipation we got hold of DIYSurfGears latest offering. As someone who is not practically minded I was skeptical that I would even begin to understand how to make a SUP paddle but DIYSurfGear have thoughfully seperated the paddle making process into three distinct methods.

As soon as I looked at the first two methods I realised I could easily make my own SUP paddle from their plans. The third method was well detailed and I daresay that if I take my time even I will be able to follow it, such was the clarity and simplicity of the instructions.

Not only were there the three publications for each of the three methods of paddle construction but for a limited time they are offering an extra freebie containing additional paddle blade templates (blades for distance, blades for sprinting, blades for waves etc), a guide to strengthening wood and also another guide on wood finishing.

All in all its a great package, especially when you consider you get the whole lot for less than $50. With DIYSurfGear's package  I'd feel comfortable making additional paddles for myself, my friends and smaller paddles for kids. A definite recommendation.

SUPMagic Rating:

5 /5

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