Entry Level Kayak Paddle or Beginner Kayak Paddle
The Palm Maverick G1 Aluminium Paddle, is perfect for newcomers to the sport of kayaking. If your looking to buy a first time kayak paddle, this is well worth looking at. This entry level kayak paddle is ideal for use by a Canoe Club for pool training, its also great for taking your first steps to open water kayaking. It will offer you the chance to learn the basic kayak paddle strokes and skills with ease, it will also help you transition onto basic whitewater kayaking.
Palm Equipment have designed the Maverick G1 Aluminium as a high spec beginner kayak paddle. Whilst this is basic, it certainly does deliver a good quality of performance. The Maverick G1 Aluminium Paddle features a modern design that incorporates a pair of asymmetric paddle blades with incorporate a glass reinforced polypropylene construction. These are then mounted on an aluminium paddle shaft. The paddle shaft is also wrapped with plastic heat shrink which gives a good viaual marker as to where your hands should be located.
The Palm Drift Paddle, an entry level kayak paddle that is ideal for use with sit on top kayaks, crossover kayaks and the old relic that you have just dug out from the back of the garage. This beginner kayak paddle comes in 3 sizes, 205cm 215cm and 220cm. The 205cm / 215cm is ideal for use with crossover kayaks depending on what you want to do. The 215cm / 220cm is perfect for using to explore the coastline while sit on top kayaking. This entry level kayak paddle features a glass filled polypropylene paddle blade and an aluminium paddle shaft. This kayak paddle also features plastic shrink wrap grips to mark where you need to hold the shaft, this is then complimented by a moulded in hand grip. Finally, there are a set of kayak drop rings. These kayak drip guards will prevent the water from running off the blades and down onto the shaft to get your hands wet.
The TNP Kayak Asymmetric is a versatile kayak paddle that is available in three different sizes. It is also available in both right hand and left hand options. This kayak paddle features an alloy shaft and this is the fitted with kayak drip rings. The paddle shaft has also been slightly shaped in the hand areas to make it more ergonomic. The blades are made from a tough hard-wearing plastic which offers reasonable levels of stiffness.
The Palm Maverick G1 Paddle, a great first time option for people who are looking to start taking their kayaking out on to the river. This entry level kayak paddle is a step up from the basic option with an alloy shaft and will give better performance; it is suitable for paddling up to grade 3 whitewater. The Palm Maverick G1 features asymmetric glass reinforced polypropylene paddle blades. These are then mounted on a textured fiberglass paddle shaft. The right hand side of the paddle shaft ovalized to ensure that your hands are correctly aligned with the paddle blades.
The Streamlyte Riverstix Foundation is a great entry level kayak paddle, which will also allow you to progress and develop your paddling skills. This kayak paddle will suit for your first few trips on flat water; it will then take you onto whitewater kayaking and still perform. The Streamlyte Riverstix feature asymmetric paddle blades which feature a polypropylene construction. These are then mounted on a heavy duty glass paddle shaft. This offers a nice swing weight whilst also being comfortable on the hand. The leading hand of the paddle also features an index grip to ensure the paddle has a positive feel in the hand.
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