Sorry for yet another question! 
While I was still thinking surfing was going to be my only serious direction for SUP, I was considering upgrading to a Werner Rip Stick but now I'm also looking to go down the race board route, I think I need to reconsider my paddle options.
Is it really worth the expense of 2 good quality paddles; one for surf and one for flat water? Or would it make more sense for me to look at 1 adjustable paddle for all conditions? I see quite a few of the brands offer paddles like this and some even only have this type of model including Fanatic and JP (Their 2017 Carbon and Carbon Pro look interesting with the "V" blade).
Thanks....... again! 
It depends on (a) how serious you are about your SUPing, (b) your own physical make-up, (c) how far above the water your two boards (surf, race) make you stand.
If your surf SUP is quite large, and you paddle a dugout like the Ace, for instance, and you race quite seriously, then one paddle might be fine.
The only way is really to try and find out. You'll probably soon know if your surf paddle is too short for your race board because your back and legs will hurt.
If you do neither activity seriously then you can use an adjustable. Personally I wouldn't take an adjustable into any "serious" conditions, either race or surf. I've had too many let go at critical moments. But other people feel differently. So what you have to ask yourself is "do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya...? ;)
I would recommend two fixed quality paddles. Adjustables are heavier and less durable (with time they will leak water, have some wobbles...).
The trick is that quality paddles need not be expensive. You can always look at second hand ones, or quality manufacturers selling directly on the internet: since you are in europe, for instance the 100% pre-preg 415g Gong Pro paddles I use are at 249€ compared to 419€ for the 610g fanatic. (Disclaimer: I am a Gong ambassador, I do not know well the other brands) (weights for a 220cm fixed 7" paddle).
And believe me, once you have used a 400g paddle, you wont get back to a 600g one.
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I would recommend two fixed quality paddles. Adjustables are heavier and less durable (with time they will leak water, have some wobbles...).
I agree..
2 paddles it is then!
Used might be a good option or I might end up with the expense of a divorce on top of the £600-£800 for 2 new ones.
Those Gong paddles work out at about £215, that's pretty good value. I see they also offer some models that would be just over £160 including a specific surf and race paddle (looks like the race is out of stock though), I'd probably be looking at that sort of price for a decent used paddle. Can you point me to any reviews or additional information please Colas?
Thanks all.
