Sawyer Quick Draw Rip Adjustable SUP Paddle

Quickdraw Rip Adjustable Carbon Fiber SUP Paddle

While this versatile carbon fiber SUP paddle is one of the most expensive paddles on the market, it features an adjustable length standup paddle shaft so it can be used by several different family members. The paddle adjusts from 73 to 94 inches.

There is a naming convention to carbon Fiber SUP paddles made by Sawyer. The first part refers to the SUP paddle shaft type and the second part refers to the blade of the standup paddle. This SUP paddle uses the “Quickdraw” shaft with the “Rip” blade.

Quickdraw SUP Paddle Shaft

The basis (and distinguishing innovative feature) of the Quickdraw shaft is that it has an easily adjustable telescoping carbon fiber shaft. There are other adjustable carbon fiber SUP paddles on the market, but most all of them use the little metallic buttons on an inner shaft that pop thru a series of holes in the outer shaft. The problem with these is that they rust with use, especially with salt water use when not flushed afterwards every time. Like Sawyer’s stand up paddles in general, Sawyer’s Quickdraw adjustable SUP paddle shaft solution is far more elegant and built for the long haul. The locking mechanism is made of a plastic clamp-like feature (which doesn’t rust, of course) that tightens and loosens a fitting between the inner and outer carbon fiber shafts. It’s quick to release and minimize the paddle length for storage or for a smaller paddler.

Rip SUP Paddle Blade

The Rip blade was designed for strong paddlers in a surf environment, but works great for flat water paddling as well. It features a fan profile and dual scoop/dihedral power face that puts the maximum blade area at the tip of the blade. It also features a very solid no-flutter catch. The blade features a laminated wood core reinforced with fiberglass, carbon fiber technology, and a Dynel Tough Edge around the perimeter of the blade.