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Tai Paddles X Hine Brooking
The Hine Brooking Collection is a bold collaboration celebrating speed, strength, and identity in waka ama. Created with Hine Brooking, each paddle features a flowing kowhaiwhai design anchored by Maroro (flying fish), symbolising speed, power, and flight on the water.
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OUR STORY
Tai Paddles began with a deep love for waka ama and a passion for building things that last.Founded by Conan and Lana in 2006, Tai Paddles is Aotearoa’s leading waka ama paddle manufacturers — proudly based in Raglan, NZ.
Crafted in Aotearoa
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Tai Manawa
Created by master paddle craftsman Conan Herbert and precision-engineered by Sonic using advanced one-piece autoclave technology, the Tai Manawa is a true all-rounder in the waka world. Its innovative removable rudder system means you can paddle it as a sleek, responsive rudderless V1, or convert it in minutes into a wave-ready, ruddered OC1 for ocean conditions.
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Team Carbon
Our lightest, strongest build – crafted from raw, exposed pre-preg carbon fibre with no compromise on performance.
Pro Carbon
Built with 100% pre-preg uni-directional carbon fibre and a premium Divinycell foam core, this model delivers high performance with a slightly more robust layup.
Club Sonic
An ultra-durable pre-preg fibreglass build, also featuring a Divinycell foam core and one-piece autoclave construction.
Stories from the Workshop & the Water
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Kotahitanga 2026: the paddle we're taking to th...
This August, crews from across the world line up in Singapore for the IVF Va'a World Sprints. We're going with a new updated design on the blade - Kotahitanga 2026....
Kotahitanga 2026: the paddle we're taking to th...
This August, crews from across the world line up in Singapore for the IVF Va'a World Sprints. We're going with a new updated design on the blade - Kotahitanga 2026....
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From Raglan to the World
From the workshop in Raglan to paddlers around the world, Tai Paddles is built on passion, craft, and a deep love for waka ama. What started as one person shaping...
From Raglan to the World
From the workshop in Raglan to paddlers around the world, Tai Paddles is built on passion, craft, and a deep love for waka ama. What started as one person shaping...
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Choosing the Right Paddle
Your paddle should match your technique, distance, and craft (OC1/W1/W6). Here’s a clear breakdown of our current line-up, plus how to dial in the right length with our calculator. Hiku...
Choosing the Right Paddle
Your paddle should match your technique, distance, and craft (OC1/W1/W6). Here’s a clear breakdown of our current line-up, plus how to dial in the right length with our calculator. Hiku...