Lightning Paddles has developed a complete line of whitewater performance paddles. Each of our lines focuses on you, the paddler, and your line focuses on you, the paddler, and your personal styles; whether you are playboating, running rivers or doing it all!

Nick Troutman on the Freeride Custom!

Posted by James McBeath, 11/18/2010
I have been paddling my Freeride Custom bent shaft Lightning paddle for two years know. I use it for everything, from racing, to freestyle comps, and running waterfalls. It has held up for me, paddling up to 300+ days in a
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Emily Jackson and Her Lightning Paddle...

Posted by James McBeath, 11/18/2010
I have had my lightning paddle for 2 years now and not a single hit has even left the slightest indentations. It’s seen Uganda, Creeks in Cali and Mexico and the whole US tour twice! A few of my favorite elements
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