Viper Va'a paddles

fluidpaddler

Anyone know for sure if these new Viper Va'a paddles are legal for the HCRA State Championships. I don't see them on the conforming list. Don't want any DQ's this weekend over paddles. Mahalo.

Submitted by fluidpaddler on Tue, 07/30/2013 - 8:19am

jc9_0

just peel off the stickers and you'll be fine.
unless you win.

#1 Tue, 07/30/2013 - 9:21am

lavapaddler

I heard the viper paddles have a hollow carbon shaft with a wood veneer. I don't think this conforms to hcra rules

#2 Tue, 07/30/2013 - 12:10pm

jc9_0

if a hollow shaft (har har) constitutes an illegal paddle I know there's at least one Hawaiian builder that would be making illegal paddles.
EDIT:
full paddle rules shown here. it says nothing of hollow shafts or bamboo. unsure if bamboo falls in the category of wood since it's a grass.
http://www.hcrapaddler.com/index.php?action=paddles

#3 Tue, 07/30/2013 - 12:27pm

MikeA

The Viper Vaa FSN and NTR paddles conform to HCRA race rules.

#4 Tue, 07/30/2013 - 12:49pm

fluidpaddler

Thanks Mike.

#5 Tue, 07/30/2013 - 1:44pm

MikeA

Aole pilikia

#6 Tue, 07/30/2013 - 1:55pm

KALANI03

Aloha MikeA
Thanks For the confirmation.

#7 Mon, 08/05/2013 - 8:39am

poidog

thank you for the confirmation. I was told by a paddle manufacturer of great acclaim that my viper..because it had a hollow bamboo shaft was totally illegal. I did not use it in any more races even though no one is really checking paddles. I told the guy some Tahitian crews were using it in the Molokai and had no problem. Glad I can use it distance because viper makes a great paddle..durable, light, balanced and easily purchased.
Not an advertisement...just a personal perspective.

#8 Mon, 08/05/2013 - 10:11pm