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  • Paddles

  • Apparel

  • Accessories

  • Broadbill Paddle - Poutama

    Broadbill Paddle - Poutama

    Broadbill Paddle - Poutama

    From $589.00 NZD
    From $589.00 NZD
  • Kingfish Paddle - Elements

    Kingfish Paddle - Elements

    Kingfish Paddle - Elements

    From $579.00 NZD
    From $579.00 NZD
  • Hiku Paddle - Timber

    Hiku Paddle - Timber

    Hiku Paddle - Timber

    $619.00 NZD
    $619.00 NZD
  • Uru Steering Paddle - Collab

    Uru Steering Paddle - Collab

    Uru Steering Paddle - Collab

    From $599.00 NZD
    From $599.00 NZD
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  • Tai Shoe Charms

    Tai Shoe Charms

    Tai Shoe Charms

    $7.00 NZD
    $7.00 NZD
  • Tai Stainless Steel Drink Bottle 750ml

    Tai Stainless Steel Drink Bottle 750ml

    Tai Stainless Steel Drink Bottle 750ml

    $25.00 NZD
    $25.00 NZD
  • Tai Paddles Cap

    Tai Paddles Cap

    Tai Paddles Cap

    $75.00 NZD
    $75.00 NZD
  • HOLOHOLO Booty Barrier

    HOLOHOLO Booty Barrier

    HOLOHOLO Booty Barrier

    $69.00 NZD
    $69.00 NZD
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  • Tai Aotearoa Drink Bottle Clip

    Tai Aotearoa Drink Bottle Clip

    Tai Aotearoa Drink Bottle Clip

    $6.00 NZD
    $6.00 NZD
  • Nalu Quick Release Paddle Holder

    Nalu Quick Release Paddle Holder

    Nalu Quick Release Paddle Holder

    $75.00 NZD
    $75.00 NZD
  • Aqwa-D Canoe Cradles

    Aqwa-D Canoe Cradles

    Aqwa-D Canoe Cradles

    $200.00 NZD
    $200.00 NZD
  • Aqwa-D Ama rack

    Aqwa-D Ama rack

    • Sold out

    Aqwa-D Ama rack

    $160.00 NZD
    $160.00 NZD
    Sold out
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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.

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Crafted in Aotearoa

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The Right Length = Better Performance. Try Our Paddle Length Calculator

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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.

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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.

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Club Sonic

An ultra-durable pre-preg fibreglass build, also featuring a Divinycell foam core and one-piece autoclave construction.

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Find Your Paddle Style

From Bold Colours to Traditional Designs

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Stories from the Workshop & the Water

  • From Raglan to the World

    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...

  • Choosing the Right Paddle

    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...

  • Our New Tai Paddles Website

    Our New Tai Paddles Website

    The new Tai Paddles website is live! Just like our paddles, it’s been carefully crafted with performance and detail in mind. Whether you’re looking for your first steering blade or...

    Our New Tai Paddles Website

    The new Tai Paddles website is live! Just like our paddles, it’s been carefully crafted with performance and detail in mind. Whether you’re looking for your first steering blade or...

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