Hey there,

Do you guys know anything about Ophion paddles?

www.ophionpaddles.com/

They seem to be pretty cool:cheer:

I must state that I am now part of the ophion paddles team, and have been since january, but had paddled with their paddles since march last year, buying them from a shop:-).
The new paddles are something totally different- heaps more of power and bite- compared to blades of similar size; thanks to the ribs in the blade- which give it more strength as well.
In my opinion the shaft is the most comfortable crank i've ever used (but thats personal preference, i guess) and it has that pretty glittery fibre in it too.
The L-rapture, M-rapture and S-Rapture are the playboating blades, Cyclone is the river running blade (but i use it for playboating anyway). These are also the strongest paddles i've ever used too- as if you ever get to see a blade cut away there is a huge amount of carbon fibre in it (i was really impressed by this)- unlike foam cores which although decrease weight, make a blade more fragile.
The best thing of all is that you can ask Sasa- (the guy in charge) to customise your paddle however you want, (feather, length, R or L handed) for no extra cost. Also if you want your paddle made of different materials, different colours- just ask and they will help you out. They also come with as much padding and wrapping as you ever need!
This is what i genuinely think, and if i didn't like them i wouldn't be paddling with them.
aerialfreestyle.wordpress.com/2009/01/26/paddle-review/
Hope this sheds some light, any questions just ask!
Tom D
Edit: If your ever in the UK your welcome to try mine!