2004 Molokai crossing.
Leigh Wilson and his team mates (Raced as Team xylo Australia)
"We have been using the P2 design for the past 4 years now. The team at Xylo have created the perfect balance with this design. The shape of the blade is perfect for both distance and sprint racing, the catch is clean and sweet, and the shaft has just the right amount of flex. Best of all, the P2 is nice and light without sacrificing durability. Xylo have been setting the benchmark in paddle construction for many years now, and the P2 is no exception. Novice and experienced paddlers alike should definitely have a P2 in their quiver."
A few words from Mooloolaba OCC, one club that has supported xylobladz for many years.
Mooloolaba Master Men
With multiple Hamilton Cup, Gold Coast Cup, National Titles and Moloka'i Hoe wins since 1994, Australia's Mooloolaba Master Mens crew have come to dominate their division in a way which many crews can but only envy.
Since winning their first Moloka'i Hoe in 1994 and again in '95, '96, '98 and '99, they achieved in six years what had taken the Outrigger Canoe Club of Hawaii fourteen years, reinforcing their dominance and consistancy.
Like all top level crews, they have come to understand that it is the details which allow them to pull away, inch by inch from the pack towards victory and no more so in their choice of paddle. Since 1994 they have been powered by Xylo Bladz, Australia's leading paddle manufacturer, as legendary as the crews them use them.
Steve West
KANUculture
Mooloolaba Masters Crew '98,'99.
Here is what Pare Tureia team manager with the MAREIKURA CANOE CLUB, wrote to us and said..
"Hi Xylo,
My name is Pare Tureia. I am a manager with the MAREIKURA CANOE CLUB here is GISBORNE NEW ZEALAND. Just dropping you a note to let you know that we once again used your blades at this years World Sprint Titles in Bora Bora Tahiti. We first used your blades in Townsville at the 2000 World Sprint titles and took Gold in the U16 Girls V6 1000m. Nancy-Rae Tarawa used a Xylo to win the U16 Girls V1 500m.
This year in Tahiti our Junior U16 Girls once again took out Gold in the V6 1000m, Silver in the V12 500m and Silver in the U19 Girls V6 1000m.
Thank you Xylo.
Pare Tureia ( Team Manager )"
xylobladz :- where did we get this from, what does it mean?
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Dictionary Definition
xylo- /'zaIlou/ wood bladz / bleIdz (plural form of blade) ~ 3. the flattened functional part of an oar, spade, propeller, paddle, bat, skate, etc. |
