About Us

Welcome to RIPPABLADEZ

Who I Am

My name is Adler Lenitschek and Rippabladez is my first business, born from a genuine love of outrigger paddling and a very unique opportunity.

How Rippabladez Started

HYPR is a paddle brand based in Hawaii and their main man, Ian, reached out to me looking for someone in Australia who would truly commit to growing HYPR here. They had distributors before, but they were not really into it or able to give the brand the focus it deserved. I decided to change that.

Why Rippabladez Exists

I launched Rippabladez to bring HYPR paddles to paddlers across Australia and to help people find the right blade for how they actually paddle, not just whatever is popular or convenient. Along the way I am learning a lot myself, both in business and out on the water.

What Makes HYPR Paddles Different

HYPR blades are very different to traditional paddles. The designs stray away from the usual shapes and each model has a specific purpose. They are built to suit the paddler, not to sit in a boring middle ground between efficiency, power and stroke technique. HYPR is also one of the only paddle ranges on the market that combines the lightness of a full carbon blade with the flex and feel you normally only get from wood.

Always Improving

These paddles are always evolving. The designs are constantly being worked on and improved and we have big plans for the future of HYPR in Australia.

Where We Operate

Rippabladez currently sells and supports paddlers all over Australia except Western Australia. We focus on serving the East Coast and working closely with the outrigger community there.

How To Reach Us

You can reach us by email at rippabladez@gmail.com or through our Instagram and Facebook pages. We also aim to have a physical presence at as many regattas as possible in Queensland and New South Wales, so if you see the Rippabladez tent, come over, say hello and talk story about paddles.