Too many paddlers are risking injury––because they’re using a paddle that isn’t tailored to their size and needs. And while paddle length and blade size get most of the attention when it comes to customization, shaft flex is just as important. Your height and weight makes a huge [...]
The higher the carbon content, the better the paddle, right? Well, it’s a little more complicated. Typically, paddles with a higher carbon content are more expensive, lighter and offer faster reflex characteristics. By reducing weight, this allows the paddler to experience less fatigue and be [...]
Safer, Lighter & Stronger SUP Paddles In the early days of SUP, there was one particular issue with paddles that really bothered us––the simple act of paddling was damaging our boards. Paddles with sharp edges and pronounced joints (which many brands still use) would cut into our boards, [...]
Black Project’s 2021 SUP Paddle Collection A message from Black Project Founder – Chris Freeman @chrisk97 I am proud to introduce our 2021 collection of high-performance SUP paddles. Each one of these innovative products has been meticulously designed and tested to ensure the highest [...]
Introducing The Paddle Bag The padded, variable length, lightweight, low absorption, utility SUP paddle bag, ideal for long days at the beach & events. Inspired by our worldwide travels with the Black Project team the new paddle bag is designed to protect your paddle(s) while providing [...]
There’s a secret to becoming a better paddler that rarely gets mentioned, learn to adjust your equipment. If you want to get the most performance out of your paddle stroke, you need to start fine-tuning your paddle. [...]
Black Project’s 2020 Slimline Ergonomic Anti-Twist Adjustable Clamp System We are pleased to announce that Black Project adjustable paddles will be receiving a significant upgrade with our completely redesigned clamp system. Effective immediately, this new adjustment clamp will be used on all [...]
Best Beginner Stand Up Paddle in 2019 Let’s be clear, choosing the best beginner SUP paddle is no easy task. Some come with pretty graphics and others at ridiculously low price points. Meanwhile, a few brands will even boast that their paddles float (not a praise-worthy achievement). Perhaps [...]
Benefits of Smaller, Softer and Shorter SUP Paddles Over the past few years, I’ve had countless conversations with paddlers from around the world about the matter of size. More specifically, the simple concept that at least when it comes to SUP paddles –– smaller, softer and shorter is [...]
Five tips to help you find a travel paddle that performs as well in the water as it does getting to it. Because not all SUP travel paddles are created [...]
