Naish Paddle Carbon Plus Vario SDS 85

The Naish Paddle Carbon Plus Vario SDS 85 is a two-piece adjustable paddle designed for stand-up paddleboarding. Built with a focus on strength and lightness, it’s made to help you navigate flatwater or small surf with reliable performance.

The blade combines biaxial fiberglass, unidirectional (UD) carbon and a 3K carbon pre-preg lamination, giving it a balanced mix of stiffness and controlled flex. This construction helps you maintain consistent strokes while reducing sudden jolts in choppy water. The lightweight UD and 3K carbon shaft keeps the overall weight down, so you won’t tire as quickly, and the two-piece design lets you pack it alongside your board without extra bulk.

Weighing in at just 548 g (1.2 lb), this paddle strikes a good balance between responsiveness and ease of use. “Pre-preg” means the carbon and glass fibers are pre-impregnated with the precise amount of resin before molding, ensuring even strength throughout the blade without adding unnecessary weight. Unidirectional carbon (UD) refers to fibers aligned in one direction, giving the shaft maximum stiffness along its length.