Independent surf ski comparison, marketplace, distributor & event directory. Not affiliated with any brand. Specs sourced directly from manufacturer websites.
Welcome to PaddleIQ
This website is a one stop shop of all things related to surf ski paddling. Compare skis from every major brand using exact manufacturer specifications, buy and sell secondhand gear, find your nearest distributor, discover paddling events near you, and use our curated filtering to find YouTube videos to watch.
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Ski Comparison
Compare surf skis from every major brand component by component, using exact manufacturer specifications.
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Market
Buy and sell secondhand surf skis with the same detailed filters as the comparison tool.
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Distributors
Find dealers and distributors near you, filterable by brand, country, state and city.
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Events
Discover paddling events, demo days and meet-ups — past and upcoming, near you.
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PaddleTube
Curated paddling videos filtered by discipline and topic — from remount technique, to ski reviews, to downwind runs.
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Skis in database
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To compare
Answer four quick questions and we'll rank every ski from every brand against your needs — with honest explanations, not just a score.
1How experienced are you?
2What matters most to you?
3Where do you mainly paddle?
4What's your weight? (optional — helps match volume)
Speed vs Stability — all skis
Hover a dot for details
Wider = more stable · Longer = faster potential · Your best matches are highlighted
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Ski Comparison
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Sweet Spot — Width vs Length
Click a dot to open specs · Hover for name
Wider = more stable · Longer = more speed potential · Filtered results highlighted
Each point is one component. Hover for details — click to add to comparison. Use this to find the “sweet spot” trade-off between two specs.
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Component Comparison
List your gear for sale
Log in to create a listing using the same component-level details as the comparison tool.
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Basic · 30 days
$9
Featured · 90 days
$25
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Used Equipment
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Distributors
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Events
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🎬 PaddleTube
Curated surf ski & ocean paddling videos — filtered so you only see relevant content.
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YouTube API key required. Click here to enter it. Free key from Google Cloud Console — enable YouTube Data API v3.
Topic Filter
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Contact Us
Questions, spec corrections, partnership enquiries, or want to verify your brand's specs? Get in touch.