Looking for a cheap stand up paddle. I'm 5'10", in Seattle.
benjhawthorne@gmail.com

Buy a Werner you cheap bastard, they RIP!

I'd just like to pass on a quote from Werner's website

All Werner Performance and Premium blades are carefully hand crafted using a pressure molding process of high quality fiberglass or carbon weave materials and epoxy resin. Our pressure molding process has proven superior to other processes in achieving the right balance between light weight and durability.

I wonder if handmade in France is better than handmade in Sultan... 

I bet an old carlile kayak paddle with a t grip would work alright.

Select!  Who the F is that?

 I'm no SUPer but if I was looking for a good paddle, I'd stick to a paddle manufacturer, not a windsurf fin company that has jumped on the SUP wagon. Besides, check out select's blurb:

Row standing on a surfboard is a new discipline spreading fast. Laird Hamilton, the hawaiian Waterman, indulged himself by crossing the channel on a stand-up surfboard ! Stand-up floats are specific to this technique (important volumes & lengths 12 to 13 feet) to be able to row comfortably and cope with the smallest waves.

Silly French, you paddle a SUP Board, not row it.

Now if you really wanted a high quality, handmade stick, you might want to head to Ohiopyle and buy Backland a few drinks and see what he can build for Y'ins.

And since when does being from France make something better.

Ben: I sure do, it's all yours... It would take some work but I think you might be able to get it done. A little wood to carbonfiber transition...