Pacific Paddler magazine - April 2012 - (Page 16)

oahu's Heads up - new canoe is launched unlimited, strip style canoe market. The designer WB 6, short for WaveBlade. It seemed right to Ihe Canoes is the newest builder to the the flexibility of designing. The low restrictions of designing and ability to change shape every build is appealing. Like surfboard shaping but much bigger. Changes can be made on every build. test drive the WB 6. is Steve Blyth. The first canoe shape is called the start out the new venture with the WaveBlade name. It's an attempt at an all-around performer, but of course leans surf performance. The first canoe to hit the water is named Ho'omau (persever, strong back) and was co-sponsored by Ryan and Jenn Tanner of Fluid Paddles. Ihe Canoes wanted to get into the strip The labor is much more than out of moulds, but the ability to do custom builds is valuable. The customer can get a truly custom build. The cusin the smaller conditions or for channel racing. could be a factor for a build. If the customer Photo by Scott murray canoe market is where the market is going. The Ihe Canoes believes that the unlimited canoes are faster, so they are more fun. The two or three day format racing is very cool. As a fan, it's really interesting to follow. Everyday, anytested hugely. thing can happen. The teams and the canoes are We want to thank Pa'a and Livestrong for Contact Steve of Ihe Canoes at 808-769- tomer may want a shape that would be stronger Also, the size and weight of the intended team knows what they want, they can get it. Or just promoting the sport at this level. style build and unlimited class market because of 9630 or on FaceBook on Ihe Canoes Page. Aloha! 16 Pacific Paddler - April 2012 http://www.mauicanoeandkayak.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pacific Paddler magazine - April 2012

Contents April 2012 - 16th Anniversary edition
Kanaka Ikaika - around Mokapu Peninsula
Olamau - a 3 day race
HHSAA Champs - photos by Peter Caldwell
A new canoe design - Steve Blyth
Maui Canoe & Kayak Club
A voyage to promote poi
March Madness in Vancouver
Stretching is bad for you?

Pacific Paddler magazine - April 2012