Kayak Blade for Gladiator One SUP Paddle

Turn Your SUP Paddle Into a Kayak Paddle

The kayak blade for the Gladiator One SUP paddle is an add-on that converts the paddle from your Gladiator One package into a double-ended kayak paddle. Instead of buying a second paddle, you upgrade the one you already own.

The conversion is simple: remove the top section with the T-handle and insert the kayak blade in its place. You end up with a blade at each end, ready for paddling from a seated position. The blade is made of nylon and the connector of fibreglass, which keeps the paddle light in both modes.

Once you fit a seat to your board, your sup turns into a kayak – and that is the moment you need a different paddle. The kayak blade is the simplest way to get one, without adding another item to your car.

Who Is the Kayak Blade For?

The kayak blade for the Gladiator One SUP paddle is designed for owners of the Gladiator One package who want to paddle the same board both standing and seated.

We recommend it for:

• paddlers who like to switch between standing and seated paddling on longer tours
• families where children prefer paddling seated rather than standing
• anyone paddling in stronger wind, where balance and tracking are harder while standing
• users who do not want to buy and transport a second full paddle
• beginners who want a calmer way to paddle after their first attempts standing up

Sup Kayak Blade Benefits

Two paddles from one shaft
A single shaft covers both paddling modes – standing with the T-handle and seated with two blades.

Tool-free conversion
The handle-to-blade swap runs through the paddle's existing clamp and takes seconds, even on the beach or on the water.

Less gear to transport and store
Instead of a full second paddle you carry just the blade, which packs into the sup backpack with the rest of the paddle sections.

Nylon handles contact with the bottom
The nylon blade has a slight flex, so it survives contact with the bottom and rocks – something that happens more often when paddling seated, with the blade closer to the bottom.

Low connector weight
The fibreglass connector keeps the paddle light, so seated paddling stays comfortable over longer sessions.

How to Convert a Sup Paddle Into a Kayak Paddle?

The conversion takes four steps:

• remove the top section with the handle from the Gladiator One paddle
• insert the kayak blade into the middle section of the paddle
• rotate the blade to your preferred angle relative to the other blade
• tighten the clamp and check it is fully closed before entering the water

Switching back to sup mode follows the same process – replace the blade with the handle and set the paddle length. The kayak blade is designed for the Gladiator One paddle and is not universal.

Technical Specifications

• Blade material: nylon
• Connector material: fibreglass
• Compatibility: Gladiator One SUP paddle
• Purpose: converts a SUP paddle into a kayak paddle
• In the box: 1 × blade with connector