Lanai Carbon

So before I begin let me qualify this... This is the first time in well ever that I have used a low angle paddle. The Accent Lanai, the low angle version of the accent Kuauai. My impression, damn this thing is light... lighter than the Kuauai. It features the same king pin connection that the Kuauai has and the same ability to feather it for 0 degrees to 60 degrees in 15 degree increments. I found that my nominal 60 degree feather was wrong for me when switching to low angle. 15 degree was more like it. though to be fair I could have probably done 0 had my low angle stroke been better. I kept trying to use it just like muscle memory tells me to high angle. If I concentrated I could keep thing going as expected but this was a fault of me rather than the paddle. With it, I averaged 4.788 mph in my Tsunami, and I feel I could have done better but familiarity and conditions were against me that day. The biggest takeaway though for this paddle for me is, how light it was, and the feeling that I could paddle with this paddle all day. Even with my terrible mechanics. Again another paddle in the $150 range, that seems to bat well above its price class making it again one of the most affordable carbon fiber shaft paddles out there. The shaft is Carbon fiber, and the Blades are a glass filled sort of plastic. Which if I'm honest I prefer over the full carbon fiber Shaft/blades or a Carbon fiber Shaft and Fiberglass blades. Mostly because I'm terrible on the blades themselves. Use the paddle to push of things, so forth and so on. So if the blade material is brittle like fiberglass or Carbon fiber I tend to knock chips out of it in no time Granted this adds a bit more weight but if your hard on equipment like I am this may be for you. Again another product I was impressed with. The only Issue I had was when I ordered it from Amazon they shipped it with only one drip ring. I contacted their customer support and well they sent out another one (drip ring.) no charge. So great paddle, and stellar customer service. Either way I recommend.

This is a very good paddle overall, and an excellent value. I have the 4-piece version. It's primarily intended for low-angle paddling, but versatile enough for occasional high-angle usage. It's very light for the price point. As far as I can tell, the shaft flex is minimal to none.

The only minor gripe I have is that blades aren't very stiff, but I suppose that's to expected. It's important to note they aren't full-carbon, but carbon-reinforced nylon (meaning mostly nylon). Ultimately, this is only a minor gripe.

Overall, the Lenai is comparable to $200+ paddles by other makers composed of the same materials.

I have a special order (MEC) 4 part version of this paddle to go with the Innova Swing II. It is very light (28oz) and easy to go long distances without your arms getting too tired. It is a low angle paddle and is very smooth on the water. At first the pieces were stiff to put together and take apart, but after a few uses (and a gentle sandpaper), they are very easy to assemble. Love them. As a carrying bag, I use a small tent pole bag from MEC.