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Adjustable Carbon Paddle (Bundle Add-On) ADD ON Hydrus
Adjustable Carbon Paddle (Bundle Add-On) ADD ON Hydrus
Adjustable Carbon Paddle (Bundle Add-On) ADD ON Hydrus
Adjustable Carbon Paddle (Bundle Add-On) ADD ON Hydrus
Adjustable Carbon Paddle (Bundle Add-On) ADD ON Hydrus
Adjustable Carbon Paddle (Bundle Add-On) ADD ON Hydrus
Adjustable Carbon Paddle (Bundle Add-On) ADD ON Hydrus
Adjustable Carbon Paddle (Bundle Add-On) ADD ON Hydrus

Adjustable Carbon Paddle (Bundle Add-On)

(179 reviews)

This is the same Hydrus Tough Blade carbon paddle that ships standalone, available here at the bundled price when you add it alongside an iSUP purchase. Carbon-fiber shaft, Armalight composite blade, dual compression-lever adjustment.

Where it sits in the lineup: this is the all-around Hydrus paddle. Light enough for long touring sessions (26 oz keeps your shoulders fresh after the third hour), tough enough that the blade survives river contact and rocky boat-launch landings that destroy standard carbon. Hollow-core molded with no plastic components.

The 3-piece adjustable design means one paddle fits a 4-foot-10 partner and a 6-foot-6 paddler in the same household. Dial in your length, lock the compression levers, paddle. The whole thing breaks down to fit inside the Mothership Backpack alongside the rolled board.

Built and tested in Boise, Idaho by the same crew that builds Hydrus boards. Lifetime warranty against defects in material and construction.

$ 234.00 $ 169.00
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Owner Verdict
5.0 · 179 reviews

What 179 Owners Agree On

Owners who upgrade to the carbon paddle notice the difference on the first stroke: lighter, stiffer, and cleaner through the water. The build holds up season after season without complaints. Responsive support from the Hydrus team is the other recurring mention across reviews.
% of reviewers who mention
Build quality · 38%Responsive support · 22%Family use · 20%Easy setup · 17%Stability · 16%
“It’s light and stiff for an adjustable paddle.”
Dave N.
“I sent a video and the owner himself called me to follow up!”
Laurie B.
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Quick Facts

Why This One

  • Carbon shaft. Armalight blade. No plastic. No fiber-reinforced polymer hiding in the fine print.
  • 26 ounces of swing weight. Effortless on long sessions, lively on every stroke.
  • Adjusts 65 to 87 inches. Fits paddlers 4 foot 10 to 6 foot 6, so the whole household shares one paddle.
  • 3-piece travel design. Breaks down clean and fits inside every Hydrus Mothership Backpack.
  • Dual compression-lever adjustment. Smooth, secure, no wobble. Built to outlast button or twist locks.

Specs

Adjustable range
65" to 87"
Paddler height fit
4'10" to 6'6"
Weight
26 oz (3-piece)
Shaft material
100% carbon fiber
Blade material
Armalight composite (carbon-reinforced)
Blade size
18.5" x 7.5" (87.3 sq in)
Blade angle
10 degrees
Assembly
3-piece travel design (fits Mothership Backpack)
Honest Fit

Perfect For (And Not For)

Great For
  • Bundle buyers replacing a damaged or worn paddle on a board purchase
  • Paddlers who want carbon performance without paying the standalone retail price
  • Travelers who pack the board into the Mothership and need a 3-piece paddle that fits inside
  • Paddler households with a 4 foot 10 to 6 foot 6 height range sharing one paddle
Not Right For You If
  • You are buying just a paddle, no board  → Tough Blade (standalone)
  • You want a one-piece fixed-length racing paddle
  • You want the cheapest aluminum-shaft paddle and do not care about weight
Watch Before You Buy

Everything You Need to Know.
In 3 Minutes.

Who this one is for. Who it is not for. What makes it different. No script. No hype. Just the founder talking straight.

Adjustable Carbon Paddle (Bundle Add-On)
Jason Zawadzki, Founder · Hydrus Board Tech
Quick Answers

Common Questions About This One.

Yes. The 3-piece travel design breaks down to fit inside every Hydrus Mothership Backpack alongside the rolled board. The sections snap together cleanly with no wobble or loose fit.
Same paddle, different SKU. This bundled version is only available alongside a Hydrus iSUP purchase at a discount. The standalone version is for upgrade purchases or replacements. The blade, shaft, adjustment system, and warranty are identical.
For typical river contact (light scrapes, rock kisses, riverbed brushes) yes. The Armalight composite handles real-world abuse that destroys standard carbon blades. It is not indestructible. Treat it like a premium carbon paddle and it lasts seasons of hard use.
Yes. If you ever lose the screws, use 4mm x 10mm machine screws. A small head is ideal, but a larger standard head works too, and a length up to 12mm is fine if 10mm isn't handy. Apply a semi-permanent thread glue like Loctite and periodically check tightness. Stainless steel screws are preferred for longevity.
Armalight is a carbon-reinforced composite blade material. The shaft remains 100% carbon fiber. The composite blade adds real-world toughness without the weight penalty of fiber-reinforced plastic blades. You get carbon performance with hybrid-grade durability.

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