whitewater paddle
whitewater paddle
White water paddles for adults usually have lengths between 192 and 200 cm. Although divisibility is not mandatory, but saves shipping costs, and makes transport in your own vehicle easier every time.
In principle, there are three types of divisibility:
- in fixed detent: the angle is always the same
- in variable locking: the angle is freely selectable, the length is the same
- in variable clamping with a freely selectable angle and up to 10 cm additional length.
- In addition, some paddles are even offered in 3 or 4 parts in order to be able to store them in a boat as a spare paddle, for example.
In addition, depending on taste, paddle style and budget, you can differentiate between different materials for the shaft and paddle blades, between ergo shaft and straight shaft and then there are also paddle blades in front.
In order to keep an overview of the more than 350 paddle variants currently on offer, we recommend that you use the product data filter in the sidebar.
And of course to test if possible. Because there is often no objectively best choice, but rather subjective preferences and individual anatomical needs.
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Carbon shaft
(35 x)A carbon shaft stands above all for lightness and rigidity.
Different amounts of carbon in the fiber structure of the different shafts ensure optimal power transmission for every paddle stroke. In addition, the low weight prevents rapid fatigue on long tours.If you often have to look when paddling whitewater and then always throw your paddle into stony corners, you should buy a scratch-resistant fiberglass paddle.
Carbon paddles should be better packed during transport.
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creeker
(4 x)A creeker is used in alpine white water. The large volume ensures good buoyancy to minimize the risk of getting caught between the stones on steep, rocky terrain.
Also, creekers may offer a little more security from capsizing in the easier whitewater area than river runners that are more tail-heavy. Of course, this is also a matter of training. -
Dynel edge
(3 x)Oh yeah! This is important:
- for the unwary
- or generally for tours on stony waters.
My first full-carbon paddle from Werner didn't have an impact-resistant Dynema edge (or Dynel, i.e. a very impact-resistant fiber material that is also used as the core of climbing ropes). After a few groynes on the Rhine, it broke. The second, also by Werner, showed no weaknesses thanks to this embedded edge.
So: Never again without!
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one-piece paddle
(49 x)A one-piece paddle is obviously not divisible. Many paddle manufacturers also offer 2-, 3- or 4-piece versions of their established models. These cost a little more, but can also be stowed across the trunk or even in the boat itself as a spare paddle. And when ordering online, divisible paddles are cheaper to ship!
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Ego / Benevolence
(14 x)For some paddlers, the wrists are not perpendicular to the forearm.
For some, the angle is up to 45°. An ergo shaft allows the wrist and elbow joints to be relieved by curving the shaft of the paddle.
There are ergo shafts (or bent shafts) with different angles. Because the curved grip area is always in a fixed position, length-adjustable ergo stocks only make sense to a limited extent. So please pay attention to the right length.
For the same reason, there are also different bicycle handlebars or curl bars.
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flat bottom
(4 x)The flat bottom was introduced to achieve better maneuverability. If the boat does not have a pronounced keel that lies deeper in the water, then it takes less effort to turn, for example for eddying. Overall, however, the immersed surface is higher and thus also the frictional resistance. Flat bottoms can occur along the entire length of the boat, only in the maximum beam area, or only at the stern. All boat shapes that require high maneuverability are available with flat bottoms, play boats, creekers, crossovers for flat, narrow small rivers and even sea kayaks that have been optimized for surfing and playing in the surf zone are available with flat bottoms.
Advantages:
– much more manoeuvrable depending on the length of the flat areas
– the boat is a few centimeters less deep in the water at the deepest pointDisadvantages:
- a little slower
– a little heavier, because more material is needed to make flat floors stiff enough. -
fiberglass shaft
(32 x)A fiberglass shaft (GRP) is less rigid than a carbon shaft (CRP) despite being heavier. This means a slightly more sluggish conversion of the power per paddle stroke with a little more energy loss due to the cushioning. In return, the force peaks on the wrists are lower.
In addition, glass is heavier, but also less sensitive to scratches and also cheaper. For the vast majority of paddlers, GRP is the best value for money.
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Children's paddle
(4 x)Paddles for the little ones.
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small shaft
(16 x)A small shaft is good for paddlers with small hands to make it easier to grip.
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laminate sheet
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ratchet straps
(4 x)Ratchet straps are very common for adjusting the backrests in kayaks. So you can clamp yourself into the boat for optimal boat contact.
The downside to the rope clamps now used by many retailers is wear and tear and possible susceptibility to sediment.
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River runner
(1 x)River runner or half-slice boats combine small, playful playboats and large-volume creekers for heavy whitewater. This makes these boats perfect for learning how to kayak in a playful way. With a lot of volume in the bow and strong rocker, these boats can also be driven in heavy white water. A mostly flat tail allows playful elements like undercutting. Kayaks with a volume well below 300 liters are also often referred to as river runners.
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Foam core
(37 x)The foam core in the paddle blade
keeps the front and back laminate layers apart, making the blade thicker without adding much weight. This makes the blade stiffer, so the force is put less into deforming plastic and more directly onto the water.
The difference is like between 2 sheets of paper and corrugated cardboard (which itself is just 2 sheets of paper + the corrugated middle paper): the corrugations keep the two layers apart, making the construction much stiffer.
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divisible paddle
(21 x)A divisible paddle can be broken down into 2, 3 or even 4 parts. This makes transport easier, for example. Eg across in the trunk or to take with you on the plane. When ordering online with parcel service delivery, divisible paddles are cheaper, because from 2m forward shipping may come into play.
With many two-piece paddles, it is also possible to vary the length and twist of the paddle.
3- or even 4-piece paddles are particularly suitable as replacement paddles for abandoned paddling expeditions, which can be easily stowed in the rear of the kayak.
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comprehensive thigh braces
(4 x)Here we list the corresponding kayaks, where the manufacturers value comprehensive thigh supports in their standard seating systems.
This is often an advantage for good maneuvering and a stable seat in the whitewater boat.
One finds thigh braces that are too comprehensive, especially with wider thighs a bit cramped.
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adjustable paddle
(18 x)All adjustable paddles. More differentiation via extended keyword search (touring, white water,...)
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Upstream sheet
(20 x)A blade placed in front stabilizes on the forward stroke, but creates flutter more easily on a counterstroke. In addition, you get a few inches further forward, to immerse yourself. And you can pull out the blade to steer with tighter elbows.
A strongly upstream blade rewards paddlers who already have a sophisticated paddling technique. Especially if you cover a lot of distance, or if you drive tight curves with your arms narrow, you still tend to go forward, i.e. in slalom.
As a toy boat driver probably not.
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Whitewater spraydeck
(4 x)Only spray skirts made of neoprene are used for white water. In addition, they often have Kevlar-reinforced borders, so that they stay seated on the coaming even if they capsize.
Here, when attaching the spraydeck, care should be taken to ensure that the existing grip loops can guarantee an emergency exit, since the elastic neoprene is not always so easy to push open with the knees.
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Whitewater paddle
(64 x)The usual lengths for whitewater paddles for adults are between 192 and 200cm. Divisibility is not mandatory, but it saves shipping costs and makes transport in your own vehicle easier every time.
In principle, there are three types of divisibility:
- in firm detent , so the angle is always the same
- in variable detent, the angle is freely selectable, the length is the same
- in variable clamping, with a freely selectable angle and up to 10cm additional length.
In addition, some paddles are even used in 3 or 4 parts offered to use them as eg in a boat Replacement paddle to be able to stow away.
In order to keep an overview of the more than 350 paddle variants currently on offer, we recommend that you use the product data filter in the sidebar or compare them in the table view using a free text search!
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Adjustable angle & length
(19 x)Mechanisms to adjust the angle and length of paddles:
- – Snaps in the aluminum shaft with different holes
- – Bayonet locks
- - Screw connections ala broomstick (almost only with SUP paddles)
- – Werner Vario division with 15° increments of snap-in and push button
- – Clamping lever made of aluminum or plastic
The latter solution has prevailed, it is used by numerous manufacturers, because it allows a relatively effortless operation even on the water (in contrast to the push button of the aluminum paddle and the broomstick connections). In addition, the clamp lever connections are also adjustable in length, 10-15cm, in contrast to the vario clamp and the button connection.
How useful is the adjustability?
- When paddling long distances, it can make sense to vary the length from time to time in order to put a different strain on the muscles. Or when different paddlers share a spare paddle. Or when they are used with boats of different widths. Length adjustability makes only limited sense, for example with ergo shafts, because the grip position also moves apart.
- Ovalized shafts are glued to the blades. So you not only turn the position of the blade, but also the ovalization. Therefore, a variation of the rotation is usually only pleasantly usable by a maximum of +/- 20° to the "design angle".
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Additional handles on the coaming
(4 x)Normally, almost all kayaks intended for whitewater have up to three additional handles near the Sülrand in addition to the two handles at the bow and stern.
On the one hand, this makes it easier to salvage the boats in white water. But it is also good for getting out quickly in difficult terrain, you can thread the ready-to-hand sling through a handle within reach to secure it.
Also, recently, boats that don't have these handles have been banned from participating in some whitewater races.Since some manufacturers do without these handles, which we believe are quite advantageous, on some of their River Runners, we have introduced this keyword to you.
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Kober Rebell EFC whitewater paddle with vario pitch
The new high-end paddle from Kober is even more propulsive than its predecessors thanks to its protruding blades! It doesn't matter what you want to do, whether it's a competition or a hard water, the rebel won't put you down... -> read everything
- Foam core ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Upstream leaf ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!694,95 €590,00 €VAT included
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Delivery time: 5-7 days
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Kober Azul whitewater paddle with Vario division
Stable and lightweight whitewater paddle with laminate blades and adjustable pitch. The blades are reinforced at the ends with additional layers of laminate - ideal for stone contact. A slight side cut... -> read everything
- Fiberglass shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Laminate sheet ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!459,95 €399,00 €VAT included
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Kober Soul whitewater paddle with Vario pitch
The Soul is the smaller version of the popular all-rounder Active with slightly shorter blades! Hard-wearing, long-lasting, good paddling properties and a pretty unbeatable price-performance ratio... -> read everything
- Fiberglass shaft ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!304,95 €265,00 €VAT included
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Kober Active whitewater paddle with Vario division
The Kober Active is a variable all-rounder! It's hard-wearing, long-lasting, has good paddling properties and a pretty unbeatable price-performance ratio.
- Fiberglass shaft ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!304,95 €265,00 €VAT included
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TNP Rapa Glass 4-part paddle
The bestseller from TNP is also available as a four-part version. With the robust snap locks, the four-part Rapa Glass is ideal for air and train travelers and exposed wild river tours that require a reserve paddle in the boat.
- Fiberglass shaft ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
Offer!205,95 €179,00 €VAT included
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Delivery time: 1-3 days
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Kober Energy whitewater paddle with Vario division
The Energy has been the top seller among Kober's whitewater paddles for years. With the precision of a laminate paddle and its sophisticated hydrodynamics, without annoying ribs, waves and edges ... -> read everything
- Carbon shaft ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!434,95 €380,00 €VAT included
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Kober Spicy EFC whitewater paddle with Vario pitch
The Kober Spicy EFC is a propulsion-oriented whitewater paddle for a sporty riding style.
- Fiberglass shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Foam core ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Upstream leaf ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!534,95 €470,00 €VAT included
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Kober Zombie Evolution EFC whitewater paddle with Vario pitch
The Zombie Evolution EFC whitewater paddle is the further development of the iconic Zombie EFC. Slightly powerful - and now with a super impact-resistant Dynel edge. Also available as a travel and packraft paddle with Vario division.
- Dynel edge ➥ ⓘ
- Fiberglass shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Foam core ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!554,95 €489,00 €VAT included
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Kober Lemon whitewater paddle with vario pitch
The Kober Lemon is an agile, hand-laminated whitewater paddle with an integrated foam core, medium blade size and balanced handling characteristics. The paddle blades are made of fiberglass laminate and si... -> read everything
- Fiberglass shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Laminate sheet ➥ ⓘ
- Foam core ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer! 380,00 € - 440,00 €VAT included
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Kober Scorpion Evolution EFC whitewater paddle with vario pitch
The best paddle from Kober! The foam core in the paddle ensures maximum blade stability and high buoyancy for rolling. With the T7 division, the paddle can be safely stowed away in the boat and also easily transported on flights.
- Carbon shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Fiberglass shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Foam core ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!634,95 €570,00 €VAT included
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Lettmann Multi Wave WW LCS 100 Extreme whitewater paddle
No compromises on performance - the Lettmann Multi Wave with its hydrodynamic wave profile lets you fly over the water. The robust and powerful paddle is easy and flattened... -> read everything
- Carbon shaft ➥ ⓘ
- one-piece paddle ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!649,00 €584,00 €VAT included
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Lettmann Ergonom Pro WW LCS 70 Extreme white water paddle with Vario division
In the search for the perfect paddle, Lettmann is very close to the optimum with the Ergonom Pro Extreme.
- Carbon shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Ergoschaft / benefice ➥ ⓘ
- Foam core ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Upstream leaf ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!748,00 €674,00 €VAT included
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Lettmann Nitro Extreme whitewater paddle with Vario division
Maximum pull through upstream blades. With the Nitro you literally go full throttle! The extreme version provides maximum stability on rocky creeks. Due to the Vario division, the paddle b... -> read everything
- Carbon shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Foam core ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Upstream leaf ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer! 674,00 € - 704,00 €VAT included
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Lettmann Multi Wave WW LCS 100 Extreme whitewater paddle with Vario division
No compromises on performance - the Lettmann Multi Wave with its hydrodynamic wave profile lets you fly over the water. The robust and powerful paddle is easy and flattened... -> read everything
- Carbon shaft ➥ ⓘ
- one-piece paddle ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!718,00 €649,00 €VAT included
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Lettmann Nitro whitewater paddle with Vario division
Maximum pull through upstream blades. With the Nitro you literally go full throttle! Due to the Vario division, the paddle can be adjusted in length and angle as desired and then easily transported in two parts.
- Carbon shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Foam core ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Upstream leaf ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!718,00 €649,00 €VAT included
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Lettmann Nitro Light whitewater paddle with Vario division
Maximum pull through upstream blades. With the Nitro you literally go full throttle! In the light version you also save on your racing weight. Due to the Vario division, the paddle ... -> read everything
- Carbon shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Foam core ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Upstream leaf ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!718,00 €649,00 €VAT included
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Galasport Manic Elite MCQ Ergo whitewater paddle with Vario division
A big name in canoe slalom, Galasport also builds white water paddles. The Manic Elite MCQ Ergo is the finest piece in the whitewater range of the Czech paddling pros. A powerful pad... -> read everything
- Carbon shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Ergoschaft / benefice ➥ ⓘ
- Foam core ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!688,00 €630,00 €VAT included
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Delivery time: 1-3 days
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Galasport Manic Elite MCQ whitewater paddle with Vario division
A very big name in canoe slalom, Galasport also builds white water paddles. The Manic Elite MCQ is the finest part in the whitewater range of Czech paddling professionals. A powerful paddle f... -> read everything
- Carbon shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Foam core ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- White water paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
Offer!688,00 €630,00 €VAT included
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Soul Waterman Gremlin children's paddle
If the kids reach for the Mini Monkey, then the Gremlin is the ideal companion. Recommended from 8 to 12 years.
- Fiberglass shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Children's paddle ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
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Soul Waterman Munchkin children's paddle
Munchkin - the children's paddle for the very little ones! Matching the Mini Me, the Munchkin is our shortest and lightest paddle. Ideal for the first paddle strokes, recommended for ages 3 and up. And especially: ... -> read everything
- Fiberglass shaft ➥ ⓘ
- Children's paddle ➥ ⓘ
- divisible paddle ➥ ⓘ
- adjustable paddle ➥ ⓘ
- Adjustable angle & length ➥ ⓘ
129,00 €including 19% VAT
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