Split Kayak Paddles or Emergency Kayak Paddle
The TNP Rapa Glass 4 Piece is an emergency kayak paddle that also comes supplied with a dry bag storage bag. This split kayak paddle packs down small enough so it can be easily stored, even in the smallast of river running kayaks. When out whitewater kayaking, carrying the correct kayak safety gear is very important. After a capsize, if you loose your kayak paddle, getting to the end of the river can be a concern. However with a pair of split kayak paddles you will be fine!
TNP Paddles have designed the Rapa Glass 4 Piece as a great mid range emergency kayak paddle. It features a 4 piece designe so it packs nice and small. The main paddle itself has a fiberglass paddle shaft, this is then paired with a set of asymmetric polyamide paddle blades. The glass paddle shaft features 3 split joints. The first is located in the centre of the paddle shaft whilst the remaining two are adjacent to the paddle blades. The split joints are easy to use, they feature a double sided push button which is low profile and is easily used, even in the coldest of weather conditions.
The Palm Maverick G1 4-Piece is the perfect emergency kayak paddle whilst out on your whitewater kayaking adventures. This split kayak paddles breaks down to four pieces; they are easily stored in even the shortest of river running kayaks. In the event of capsizing, if you let go of your regular kayak paddle and it carries on without you. Don’t despair, as this split kayak paddle will keep you moving onwards. The Palm Maverick G1 4-piece features a polypropylene paddle blade which has been reinforced with glass fibre, the paddle blades are then mounted on a fiberglass paddle shaft. This split kayak paddle will also break down into 4 pieces. The split system is controlled by three small press buttons which is easy to operate even in the coldest of conditions.
The Palm Maverick G1 2-Piece kayak paddle is a great consideration when you’re going on lots of kayaking adventures. These split kayak paddles will come apart into two pieces; they are easily controlled by a small press button. This split kayak paddle is perfect for keeping in the back of your kayak whilst on kayaking expeditions, In the event of a capsize if you loose your regular kayak paddle you can simply carry on. The Palm Maverick G1 features a polypropylene paddle blade which is reinforced with glass fibre, these paddle blades are then mounted on a fiberglass paddle shaft.
The Werner Sherpa 4 Piece Straight Shaft is a whitewater 4 piece kayak paddle, its designed to give the highest possible standards of performance. As a 4 piece kayak paddle it falls into the category kayak safety gear. Due to the compact size this kayak paddle can be stowed easily in the back of your kayak. When whitewater kayaking, it is essential to carry a split kayak paddle, as if you let go of your paddle after a capsize you still need to be able to get off the river safely. The Werner Sherpa is based around a fiberglass paddle shaft; this is then fitted with asymmetric fiberglass paddle blades. The paddle shaft has a central joint and then two further joints adjacent to the blades.
The Werner Powerhouse 4 Piece Straight Shaft, a whitewater 4 piece kayak paddle that is designed to perform to the highest possible standards. This 4 piece kayak paddle also falls into the banner of kayaking safety gear, as it can be stowed in the rear of your kayak with ease. A split kayak paddle is essential whilst whitewater kayaking, as if you let go of your paddle after capsizing you still need to be able to get off the river safely. The Werner Powerhouse features a fiberglass paddle shaft; these are then fitted with a pair of asymmetric fiberglass paddle blades. The paddle shaft has a central joint and then two further joints adjacent to the blades.
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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