Paddle Data

This page contains data about Sea Kayak and Wing Blade Paddles.

Blade Information:

Sea Kayak Blades

Blade	Blade Width (cm)	Blade Length (cm)	Blade Area (cm2)	Weight (gr)+/-20gr	Notes
SK1	18	48	685	570	An all round light blade for sea kayaking, day touring and recreational paddling.
SK2	18	48	685	680	The same as the SK1 but with an additional reinforcing spline to add extra strength and stiffness to the blade.
SKT	16	50	625	610	A long narrow suitable for touring and long distance paddling.

Wing Blades

Blade	Blade Width (cm)	Blade Length (cm)	Blade Area (cm2)	Weight (gr)+/-20gr	Notes View Wing Blade Outline Traces Download Blade outlines to print full scale.
Enduro	15	49	720	620	This is a good blade for everyone. Use it for every day paddling and racing. It will be your "go to" blade.
Edge	15.5	50	735	650	This blade is slightly larger for a little more catch but is still a very manageable all around blade.
Forrader	16	50	750	700	This blade is slightly wider than the Edge giving it more catch, but without adding depth. Stronger paddlers and sprinters looking for a training blade for endurance work may consider this blade.
Contender	16.5	53	820	720	This is a big blade for very strong paddlers.
Sprinter	17	53	845	750	This is a blade suitable for highly trained, strong sprint paddlers.

Paddle Shafts

100% Carbon - Extremely stiff - mostly suitable only for short duration paddling, typically sprint paddling. (Color: Green)
90% Carbon - Medium flex - suitable for all types of paddling, light strong, a little shock absorbing and durable. (Color: Burgundy)
40% Carbon Hybrid- Most flex - ideal for those looking for a forgiving shaft. (Color: Blue)
All shafts are oval.

Adjuster is indexed with left hand and right hand angle marks and have 10 cm of length adjustment.

We recommend the 90% Carbon shaft unless you have a special reason to select another type.

All kayak paddles can be ordered in length ranging from a minimum of 200 cm to a maximum of 230 cm.

If the option you want is not listed on the order page email us and we will try to help out with a custom build.

Paddle Length Guide

Sea Kayak Paddles:

200 - 210 cm - This is short in seak kayak terms, suitable for smaller paddlers or those wanting a high stroke rate.
205 - 215 cm - Also short in sea kayak paddle length terms, suitable for smaller paddlers or a paddle that is easy to use in all weather.
210 - 220 cm - Suitable for most people wanting an easy to handle paddle adjustable to most weather conditions.

215 - 225 cm - An average sea kayak paddle length, adjustable for most conditions and average.

220 - 230 cm - Taller paddlers usually select longer paddle lengths like this but it is personal preference.

Wing Blade Paddles:

200 - 210 cm - Suitable for smaller paddlers or those wanting a high stroke rate.
205 - 215 cm - Suitable for most paddlers.
210 - 220 cm - Suitable for average to taller paddlers, but not excessively long.

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