Sit On Top Kayak Paddle or Beginner Kayak Paddle
The Palm Drift Paddle, an entry level kayak paddle that far exceeds the performance of many of its competitiors. This is a beginner kayak paddle that is ideal for use with sit on top kayaks and entry level touring kayaks. If your getting back into kayaking, you dont want to part with lots of money and have just dug out your 20 years old kayak from the back of the garage. This is a great kayak paddle to look at.
This beginner kayak paddle comes in three sizes; 205cm, 215cm and 220cm. If you are looking at using a crossover kayak such as the Dagger Katana you could look at the 205cm or the 215cm. The 205cm woudl be more suitable for short flat water trips with a bit of entry level whitewater. The 215cm would be great for longer flat water trips. However if your looking for a sit on top kayak paddle, we would suggest a 215cm for a solo sit on top kayak and the 220cm for a tandem sit on top kayak.
Palm have designed this entry level kayak paddle to feature a polypropylene glass filled paddle blade. These are then mounted on an aluminium paddle shaft. The hand positions are marked with a plastic shrink wrapped grip on both sides. There is a moulded in hand grip to guide where you hand sits in relation to the paddle blade, the paddle shaft is also fitted with kayak drip rings. The kayak drip guards will then prevent the water from running down the blades, onto the paddle shaft and getting your hands wet.
The Streamlyte Kinetic Tour Foundation is a UK manufactured kayak paddle. This kayak paddle is perfect for use with a variety of kayak types. Whether you’re exploring the coast on a sit on top or island hoping in Scotland in a sea kayak; or simply exploring your local canal in a touring kayak, the kinetic tour foundation will do the job. This kayak touring paddle features polypropylene paddles blades. There are then mounted on a fiberglass paddle shaft. The leading hand of the paddle also features a hand index grip.
Steamlyte Kinetic Tour Foundation Leverlock paddle
The Aqua-Bound Manta Ray Hybrid, a 2 piece sea kayak paddle that features a fiberglass reinforced blade which is then mounted on a 100% carbon paddle shaft. These split sea kayak paddles also feature the Aqua-Bound posi-lock joint system. This enables you to split your kayak touring paddle into 2 different pieces for ease of transport and storage. The split paddle joint can then be used in a variety of different configurations. You can choose between left or right handed, you can also use it at a number of different feather angles that include 0 degrees through to 75 degrees in 15 degree increments. These sea kayak paddles also include a set of kayak drip rings to prevent the water from running off the blade onto the paddle shaft.
The Tootega Paddle Leash, a great piece of sit on top kayak safety kit. This is essential for safety on the water. This leash will keep your kayak paddle secured to your kayak; so the paddle wont float away after a capsize, The Tootega paddle leash features a premium design that incorporates a coiled lanyard. The one end of the leash has a rotating swivel which also connects to a Velcro secured strap. This will secure around the paddle. The opposite end also has a swivel design, secured to a rope which connects to the kayak.
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