Kober Active whitewater paddle with Vario division

The Active with Vario pitch is a versatile and most robust replacement and travel paddle from Kober. Because it can be divided, it also fits well into packraft backpacks. The blade is manufactured using nylon injection molding. Highly interlinked polyamide 12 makes the Active extremely durable, impact-resistant and long-lasting. Short glass fibers incorporated into the polyamide give the sheet high tensile strength. The guide rib in the middle of the blade further increases the stiffness of the paddle. A slightly angled blade shape provides extra propulsion. This means that the Kober Active with Vario pitch achieves top driving characteristics with a low material thickness.

With the T7 division, this paddle can be disassembled into two parts and, if necessary, adjusted in length and number of degrees. This makes the paddle particularly suitable for long flights and small storage space. The T7 division consists of an aluminum clamping ring with a quick release. This means that the paddle cannot shift even under heavy loads. The interlocking shaft parts allow the paddle length to be increased by up to 10 cm.

Since May 2023, Kober has also been using the improved T7 pitch for whitewater paddles. The slot on the quick release was rounded off towards the inside. The load at the transition from the quick release to the paddle shaft is therefore reduced. In addition, the inner sleeve, which engages with the quick release or the shaft tube, was additionally reinforced with carbon. This is intended to reduce shaft breaks of the paddle at the pitch. However, a break, especially when touching the bottom during the Eskimo roll or when using the paddle bridge (inappropriately), can never be completely ruled out in white water!

The Kober Vario division T7 for whitewater paddles (installed since May 2023)

The Kober Active is also available as a one-piece paddle

The Kober Active in the big Soulboater test

Technical data

* other lengths and degrees possible on request