Sawyer Bamboo Kai Outrigger Paddle size 50" $150
An innovative blend of environmentally friendly Bamboo fused with state of the art Carbon, leading to a first of its kind paddle. Crafted from Bamboo, one of the fastest growing plants on this planet, the Kai takes advantage of the inherent strength and flex of this enduring material. Feel better about your paddle!
The Kai’s blade is made of laminated bamboo with two Ash core stringers for added support and flex. Both faces of the blade are reinforced with fiberglass and protected by Sawyer’s proven Dynel ToughEdge™. The shaft of the Kai is a responsive carbon reinforced bamboo. An 11° bend at the base of the shaft provides power and efficiency to your stroke. Curled Palm grip offers control and comfort in your hand.
Blade Length: 18.75"
Blade Width: 8.5"
Weight: 20 oz.
Gillespie Carbon Blade Hybrid Paddle size 49" $175
This paddle has a Zaveral PowerSurge blade , weighing approx l5-16 ounces. A laminated wood shaft gives the paddle nice flex, with wood feel!! These are incredibly nice paddling, great feeling blades, and very suitable options to all carbon paddles -- the extra weight is all in your hands, and the blade, which is the lightest part, is the same as a carbon paddle -- and that means it has the same 'swing' weight -- which means it is no more burden than a regular carbon paddle. The blade has a foam core, with carbon skin. WHat's the diff between this and the regular Outrigger Hybrid paddle? The blade is a bit more aggressive, with more of a lip or 'spoon', and a fairly pronounced spine; so it pulls itself into the water with a real nice catch. The advantage of a blade like this is that it anchors itself more quickly than a regular blade -- and anchoring the blade is the most critical aspect of the stroke. The blade has a spine on the powerface (push side) and this helps stabilize the blade. This is a very popular, aggressive paddle! 12 degrees at blade. Outrigger blades 8.75 -9.5" wide. (quarter increments don't show on options, so email me. Flatwater blades are available in widths up to 8.35" wide. (sorry, no inbetween!!) 3rd paddle pictured is a double angle.
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