i have a 2004 raptor and i do sandy hill climbs my problem is that i have ride a about 5 minutes to get there and then i have start out on a dirt road then hit the hill and i need a v blade that dosn't chip out i have had really good luck with the kenda geckos but as i have added to my raptor i have found them to be a little on the slick side and not hook up as well as i would like plus i usally run in the snow sometimes

 

try out some sand stars, Ive heard good things about those.

 

I have a set of Skat Trak Edge 22 x 11 x 10/ 8 Paddle. I don't have a 5 minute ride to the sand, but a few minutes. I don't particularly like the set up due to the weight (.190 Rims) but the paddles have held up.

 

the paddlemaster are INDESTRUCTIBLE, plan on one bumpy A$$ ride though. your cant break them and their are so inexpensive. best v paddle for the raptor hands down is the Maxxis Rooster