My Honest Take on Using Jantex Paddles

If you've spent any time at a regatta or a surfski race lately, you've probably seen a ton of jantex paddles leaning against the racks or cutting through the water. It's hard to miss them; they have that distinct, high-quality carbon finish and a reputation that precedes them in the flatwater and ocean racing communities. I've spent years swapping between different brands, trying to find that "perfect" stroke, and I keep coming back to Jantex for a few very specific reasons. ...

May 7, 2026 · 6 min · Kersten Prasad