Ke Nalu Ho'oloa 84 blade with 100 Flex carbon shaft

Ke Nalu Ho'oloa 84 blade with 100 Flex carbon shaft

The differences between the Ho'oloa and the original Ke Nalu designs (Wiki and Maliko) are subtle but the way they feel in the water is entirely different! It has a slightly softened catch due to the narrower width but more drive due to the increased length and larger 'sweet spot'. The narrower overall profile also helps to reduce flutter tendencies & keep the power more 'centred around the shaft. The Ho'oloa is offered in two sizes. The Ho'oloa 84 is 7.5" x 16", 84 square inches and the Ho'oloa 95 is 8" x 17", 95 square inches.

All Ke Nalu paddles are custom in terms of shaft and handle configurations. In this instance we've paired the Ho"oloa 84 with Ke Nalu's go-to 100 Flex shaft. The 100 Flex Carbon shaft is Ke Nalu's lightest and stiffest shaft. It tapers from 1" at the handle end to 1.25" at the blade end. The first 6 inches of the handle end are not tapered to permit shortening the shaft without changing diameter. If this configuration doesn't meet your needs, no worries! Just call us and let us know your shaft and handle preference and we'll cut and assemble the perfect Ke Nalu paddle for you!