3-Piece Adjustable Travel SUP Paddle For Fitness, Touring & Recreational Racing Complete With Paddle Bag
Hydro TempoX 3-Piece Travel
$500.00
3-Piece Adjustable Travel SUP Paddle For Fitness, Touring & Recreational Racing Complete With Paddle Bag
Hydro TempoX 3-Piece Travel
$500.00
A lightweight & forgiving 3-piece travel SUP paddle for fitness, touring & recreational racing
Silky smooth and consistently forgiving, the Hydro TempoX is the ultimate flat-water paddle for fitness and recreational paddling enthusiasts. Ideal for those paddlers looking to take the next step, the Hydro TempoX
incorporates DNA from our best-selling Hydro FlowX design to deliver an unparalleled paddling experience, at a reduced price point.
We used our proprietary Advanced Flow and Power Scoop technology to minimize blade movement, resulting in an incredibly smooth and rhythmic paddling experience. The higher 10° blade angle creates a more forgiving catch, further enhancing the feel and comfort of the paddle stroke. This combination of innovative blade design and higher blade angle allows paddlers to find their flow and hone their technique.
Built in our REFLEX100 construction, the Hydro TempoX is lightweight, durable, and responsive for a performance-orientated paddling experience. For increased flex appropriate for smaller paddlers the Medium and Small sizes come with the more flexible REFLEX90 shafts. The new Power Grip ergonomic racing handle ensures your hand remains secure during high-cadence paddling bursts and comfortable during long days on the water.
The 3-piece travel version of the Hydro TempoX comes complete with padded bag, ideal for protection, storage and travel.
The Hydro TempoX is available in 1-Piece, Adjustable and 3-Piece Adjustable options.
- Reviews (1)
TempoX 3 piece XL Paddle
wolfgangld-May 13, 2023 at 8:20 am
I’ll start by saying that I was a bit disappointed in this paddle at first. I upgraded from a Quickblade Kanaha that I liked very much, until the grip broke on me – a fixable thing, but when I saw it was a weak point, I knew I couldn’t trust I anymore. I’ve heard Black Project recommended by a lot of paddlers, so I decided to give it a shot.
When I messaged them through their website looking for advice, Chris responded quickly and agreed the TempoX would be a good fit for me. At 6’4” and 225lbs, he felt the XL sized blade made the most sense. Customer support from Black Project is phenomenal.
The first time I took my new paddle for a ride, I started to have second thoughts on my purchase. The paddle end is slightly heavier than my quick blade was (larger blade = more weight), and I struggled with keeping the paddle straight, particularly in wind and chop. Overall, I just found it a little awkward.
After five or six uses, I got the hang of it and completely changed my mind. One issue I’ve always had with my stroke is I have a hard time keeping straight when I’m paddling on my left side. With my old Quickblade, I compensated for this by adjusting my blade angle at the shaft. The TempoX has a non-twist handle design, so this is no longer possible. I was forced to work on correcting my faulty stroke, which I’ve managed to do (I’m 80% there, anyway). In terms of performance, I’m consistently paddling a half mile an hour faster with this paddle, and when paddling up wind (which I do often) it’s incredible the speed I can maintain despite the air resistance. Wind, chop, current – none of it phases the TempoX.
Most importantly, I can paddle much further without overtaxing myself. With this paddle, I’m three miles out before I know it.
Lastly, the paddle look super cool, if you’re into aesthetics. I highly recommend Black Project paddles. If you’re on the fence, it’s time to jump off and upgrade!