Our new NSI® Handz Paddles are designed to enhance propulsion when kneeling or in the prone position, allowing you to catch more waves! Engineered for surfing or downwinders, they eliminate the need for using your hands or a SUP paddle.

• 1/16” KYDEX® T Thermoplastic: Provides a contoured shape with the right balance of flexibility and rigidity
• 1/8” EVA Corduroy Foam Pad: Offers comfort and grip, and is non-absorbent and lightweight whether wet or dry
• Adjustable Latex Tubing Straps: Fully adjustable for a secure fit
• Sold as a Pair: Can be used on either hand
• One Size Fits Most: Designed to be versatile and adaptable
• Dimensions: 7.5” W x 11” L
• Designed, engineered, and assembled in Hood River, Oregon USA
• Note: We recommend the NSI® Freedom Wing Waist Belt for easy attachment

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RESPONSONIVE EROGNOMIC SHAFT

The Tour Carbon shaft is a key component of the FoilX which brings reduced weight, increased power, responsiveness, grip, and comfort. The tapered oval design increases stiffness in the lower shaft area for enhanced stability and power transfer to the blade. The more flexible and thinner round upper section helps to reduce fatigue. The oval-shaped middle-grip area provides a directional feel and a secure grip with a natural carbon-textured matte finish. Our lightest, most responsive shafts are built with 30T carbon. Available in a range of stiffness options, the Tour Carbon shafts enable customization to suit your paddling needs.

AWARD WINNING HANDLE

The award-winning hollow carbon PowerGrip ensures that every ounce of effort is translated into forward motion; the ergonomic design maintains comfort throughout extended paddling sessions.

CONSTRUCTION & COMPONENTIZATION

We have seven+ years experience working with foiling athletes in Hawaii. These athletes have benefited from our componentized paddle system with hot glue assembly; this enables all parts to be swapped or replaced as needed. Ideal for optimization but also in case of damage, this unique system is great for the paddler and better for the environment. The FoilX introduces our new X-Flex high density CNC foam core, which is both stiffer and more resistant to impact, this is combined with new higher modulus carbon laminates to increase strength, reduce weight, and enhance flex properties.

HIGHLY EFFICIENT TAKE-OFF

The Skybrid SLS boasts a highly efficient take-off due to its narrower and longer outline, allowing for earlier lift – even on smaller foils.

LIFETIME PART REPLACEMENT POLICY

Replacement parts are available at a reduced cost throughout the life of your paddle. More details about our full policy will be published in due course.

BEST FOR

Flat water SUP foiling, Downwind SUP Foiling, SUP Surf Foiling.

RECOMMENDED SIZES

The FoilX paddle sizing table below is a guide only. Actual choice will depend on several factors. On flat water go bigger, in windy conditions and small foils use a smaller blade for higher cadence, for surf a smaller blade is also good. Less experienced paddlers will benefit from a bigger blade whereas experienced paddlers will be able to use a smaller blade. Remember that we have already done the upsizing needed for foiling for you, select blade size based on weight.

RECOMMENDED PADDLE LENGTH

The FoilX length guide below is a guide only. With lower aspect blades, a shorter paddle is preferable. For riding on higher volume boards or if you like mid-foiling strokes, then consider 1-2 inches (2.5 – 5cm) longer than your height for more reach. Remember that your new paddle will be assembled with hot glue, which means you can always shorten if needed. If your paddle is too long you will struggle to paddle at a high cadence.

RECOMMENDED SHAFTS

Selecting the correct shaft is a function of your paddle length and weight. A lower flex number relates to less flex and produces a stiffer paddle (lower flex rating). Heavier and taller paddlers will need a stiffer shaft whereas smaller and lighter paddlers need more flex (higher flex rating). Length affects stiffness, select based on your paddle height and weight. Stiffer is not always better, the right shaft for your weight and height, is the best shaft.

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Blade length 10″ (25cm)
Blade width 11.5″ (29cm)
Blade angle 12 degree
Blade size area 72 sq/in (465 sq/cm)
or Blade size area 65 sq/in
Overall weight 12 ounces (340 g)

The Stingray is a revolutionary new shape that will change the paddling world as we know it. The blade is only 10 inches long (25cm) which is half the length of most traditional blades, the reduced blade length reduces the catch and exit time by 100% as it takes half the time. The reduced blade length allows the center of area of the blade to be just 3.5″ from the tip of the blade giving it a more distinct snappy catch and release.

This blade has a thin foiled shape that at 12 degree angle to the shaft is designed to have some “winged” effect as you drive it into the water making the blade literally want to go forward as you make the catch giving you extra length on the power phase of the stroke. What is unique about this thin foiled shape is that it performs a similar effect in reverse as the blade starts to exit from the water it wants to thrust forward slightly and efficiently all of the way to the exit.

To maximize the “winged” foil effect of the blade, we developed a special unique all carbon shaft that is tapered on both ends, providing minimal drag below the pulling hand and having a little more flex at the top hand by the handle, while having a slight oval shape where you hold it with the bottom hand.

We created a very comfortable hollow carbon palm grip that comes standard on the Stingray, or you can custom request our carbon T-handle if you prefer.

We believe based on Initial testing of the Stingray that it is so efficient it has increased boat traveling speeds by 1-2%.

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Blade length 10″ (25cm)
Blade width 11.5″ (29cm)
Blade angle 12 degree
Blade size area 72 sq/in (465 sq/cm)
Overall weight 12 ounces (340 g)

The Stingray is a revolutionary new shape that will change the paddling world as we know it. The blade is only 10 inches long (25cm) which is half the length of most traditional blades, the reduced blade length reduces the catch and exit time by 100% as it takes half the time. The reduced blade length allows the center of area of the blade to be just 3.5″ from the tip of the blade giving it a more distinct snappy catch and release.

This blade has a thin foiled shape that at 12 degree angle to the shaft is designed to have some “winged” effect as you drive it into the water making the blade literally want to go forward as you make the catch giving you extra length on the power phase of the stroke. What is unique about this thin foiled shape is that it performs a similar effect in reverse as the blade starts to exit from the water it wants to thrust forward slightly and efficiently all of the way to the exit.

To maximize the “winged” foil effect of the blade, we developed a special unique all carbon shaft that is tapered on both ends, providing minimal drag below the pulling hand and having a little more flex at the top hand by the handle, while having a slight oval shape where you hold it with the bottom hand.

We created a very comfortable hollow carbon palm grip that comes standard on the Stingray, or you can custom request our carbon T-handle if you prefer.

We believe based on Initial testing of the Stingray that it is so efficient it has increased boat traveling speeds by 1-2%.

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The Ono Ava was originally designed for Outrigger paddling but with its 15 degree shaft to blade connection, turns out to be the ideal paddle to get more body weight off the board and onto the paddle.

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