Straight Shaft Paddles

The VE Paddles Aircore Pro - Carbon Shaft is a premium kayak paddle that will tune up the performance of your freestyle kayaking, making it perfect for playboating. It features downwards tilting blades that ensure they pass close to the kayak, whilst built-in air pockets make sure they're still buoyant in the water, which is great for bow stalls! The Aircore Pro's full carbon construction provides optimum levels of performance and the paddle blades get thicker towards the ends, further enhancing the durability of the paddle.

The VE Paddles Aircore Creeker - Carbon Shaft is one of the best white-water paddles you can buy, it's ideal for negotiating the hardest and steepest of rivers, as well as being perfect for kayak surfing. This smooth and well-balanced, all-round kayak paddle features a narrower, mid-sized blade that tapers towards the neck, providing a gradual power transfer along the length of the stroke, making it ideal for long days on the river. Comes supplied as standard with a ground carbon shaft that's stiffer and lighter than VE's glass shaft, for when reaction times really matter. If you're looking for a shaft with more flex, have a look at the glass version.

The VE Paddles Glass Pro - Glass Shaft is their most aggressive shaped paddle, providing instant power that lasts along the length of the stroke. With most of its surface area focussed near the tip of the blade, this is the ideal model for freestyle and surf paddling. It comes supplied as standard with a ground glass shaft that's more flexible, but still slightly heavier than a carbon shaft. If you're looking for a stiffer and lighter shaft, have a look at the carbon version.

The VE Paddles Glass Creeker - Glass Shaft paddle blade has been designed as a great all-round paddle that's smooth and well balances. The glass blades are tough and hard-wearing, making it a great match for those paddling on the harsh UK rivers, as well as those still learning. The Creeker Glass suits longer lengths used in 'mid to longer length' river and creek boats and those looking for a blade that's less powerful than the Pro white-water paddle range.

The Palm Maverick Pro is a great kayak paddle for first time paddlers. Whether you're looking to start white-water kayaking or kayak surfing, this paddle will do the job. It comes in three sizes for a near perfect fit and features a sanded fibreglass paddle shaft, which measures in at 31.5mm diameter. It is then mounted with tough and durable nylon 6 glass reinforced paddle blades. The blades are off set at 45 degrees for a low wrist twist, the shaft also incorporates an ovalized shaft index grip. This helps to keep your hands correctly aligned on the shaft in relation to the blades.

The Werner Sherpa 1 Piece Straight Shaft has an exceptionally smooth and responsive river running design. The mid sized blades are evenly balanced to create a clean catch that is powerful and smooth throughout the entire stroke. Mid size blades are powerful but won't wear you out.

The Werner Odachi is one of the ultimate paddles for whitewater kayaking. This paddle features a top end specification construction, which also offers the best levels of speed and control when taking part in down river kayaking races. The Odachi incorporates a one piece carbon paddle shaft, this is then complimented with a pair of asymmetric carbon paddle blades. The blades also feature a foam core to reduce the weight and to make them more buoyant in the water.

The Palm Colt Paddle is an entry-level kayak paddle that's been design for children and smaller paddlers. It is lightweight and has asymmetric blades with a shorter aluminium shaft and diameter that's suited to smaller hands. Great for learning and picking up new skills, the Colt is a great option, whether you're venturing out onto the local lake, canal or even some easy white water.

The Robson Pogo FG is a whitewater kayak paddle that's perfect for river running. This paddle features a fibreglass paddle shaft and paddle blades. The Robson Pogo paddle blades are asymmetric in shape; the paddle shaft also features a slight oval so it’s clear as to where you need to hold it. This is great for checking the blades are correctly positioned when doing an Eskimo Roll.

The Robson Fluid FG is a whitewater kayaking paddle that's designed for freestyle use. It has large powerful blades that are slightly tilted downwards so they will pass closely to the kayak. It also features a fiberglass paddle shaft, which is paired with two multi-layer fiberglass paddle blades. The paddle shaft features a slight oval on the lead hand, which helps to keep the hands correctly aligned against the paddle blades.

The Streamlyte Kinetix SX Enthusiast is a mid-range white-water kayak paddle that's been designed and manufactured here in the UK. It's ideal for river running, playboating and even a bit of kayak surfing. The Kinetic SX features a pair of asymmetric paddle blades, manufactured from injection moulded nylon 12. The paddle blades are then mounted on a semi carbon for greater strength at a reduced weight. This is a great option for paddlers who are looking for the best levels of performance, durability and strength, without a huge increase in price.

The Streamlyte Kidzstix Foundation is a great first time kayak paddle for the smaller junior paddlers. This child’s paddle features a fibreglass paddle shaft which is partnered with a pair of short fibre reinforced polypropylene paddle blades that are asymmetric in shape. With junior paddlers in mind, both the glass paddle shaft and the paddle blades have been reduced in size. The paddle shaft is narrower than a regular shaft and the paddle blades are also reduced in surface area.

The Streamlyte Freeway Elite is a top of the range whitewater kayak paddle that's been designed to provide the best levels of performance in the most demanding of conditions. This paddle incorporates large lightweight carbon paddle blades that are mounted on an extreme carbon paddle shaft. This paddle is light in weight making it easy to handle whilst on the water, however due to the high pressure prepreg moulding they also deliver great levels of strength.

The Streamlyte Riverstix Foundation is a great entry level kayak paddle. This kayak paddle is perfect for learning basic skills in the pool, taking your first trip onto open water, and then challenging yourself with some basic whitewater. The Streamlyte Riverstix feature asymmetric paddle blades which feature a polypropylene construction, these are then mounted on a heavy-duty fibreglass paddle shaft. Whilst these kayaking paddles might not be the lightest, They do offer great levels of durability.

The Streamlyte Freeway Premier is a high end kayaking paddle that is particularly well suited towards whitewater. Whether you're creeking, river running or taking part in freestyle, this is a great option. Streamlyte paddles are fully manufactured and assembled here in the UK. The Streamlyte Freeway Premier kayak paddles features a fibreglass paddle shaft. This is then fitted with a pair of asymmetric blades which are made from a blend of glass and diolen to give the best levels of stiffness and durability.

The TNP Asymmetric Junior Kayak Paddle is a versatile option, offered in three sizes and available for both right and left-handed users. It comes with an alloy shaft, equipped with kayak drip rings for added convenience. The shaft is ergonomically shaped in the hand areas for improved comfort. The blades are constructed from durable plastic, providing reasonable stiffness.