DescriptionJANTEX BETA The Jantex Beta (previously known as Beta Rio) was developed in co-operation with Danish Kayak Champion Rene Holten Poulsen. It is shorter, wider and more twisted than the original Beta blade resulting in a more aggressive paddle with better control and excellent exit ability. This blade is designed for well prepared athletes to give maximum acceleration in the first phase of stroke. It can be difficult when changing the frequency of the stroke.The New Beta blade comes in 12 sizes.Suitable for a wide range of paddlers (from kids to TOP strongest MEN paddlers in each event).Blade ConstructionLightweight full carbon & sandwich constructionBlades held in stock in Australia are Ultra LightStiff Blades are only ordered on request and cost an additional $15.Ultra light – most asked stiffness for Flat Water, Marathon and Down river. Give fantastic weight and ideal stiffness for Professional race use. Used by all top paddlers. Blade JANTEX LOGO in WHITE COLOUR.Stiff – ONLY for heaviest and strongest Men. Give possibility to use also by loading in any directions. For paddlers who prefer stiff paddles. Blade JANTEX LOGO in YELLOW COLOUR.Blade TipBlades held in stock in Australia are Carbon tip.Stiff Blades can only be ordered on request and are an additional $25Metal & FG tips can be only ordered on request. Metal Tips cost an additional $25 are only available in sizes Medium Minus, Medium and Medium Plus Blade SizesThe following chart is based on European recommendations. European paddlers are often bigger in stature and more sprint oriented.In Australia we recommend the following variances:Small to Medium blades for Ocean paddlingFlexi-Soft or Soft Shafts for paddlers doing long distances- Ocean and marathon paddlingSoft to Stiff Shafts for sprint paddlers – Soft for sprint training and stiff for sprint racingKayak ShaftsFixedOutside diameter 29 mm Weight 180 gramsAdjustable CLAMP- 28mm & 29mmJantex paddles are now standard with Nylon adjustable clamp.10cm adjustment.Blades 680 and above can be ordered with either 28mm or 29mm shafts.28mm adjustable shafts are designed for smaller hands and do not have locking rings29mm adjustable shafts come standard with locking ring and torc screws.Nylon Clamp System Lock and unlock is possible on the water without any tools, with lever. Adjustment availability 10 cm or on special order 5 cm, line marks every 5 mm. Angle adjustment LEFT/RIGHT hand control, line marks every 5 °. OUTSIDE DIAMETER 29 mm, WEIGHT 240 grams.Resistant to Salt waterSpecial Nylon with fiber glass reinforcementGood resistance to chemicalsDimensional stability & very low warpageHigh notched impact strength and energy absorptionLow creepy behaviour at high temperaturesLighter (less 10g)Locking RingAllows you to set and forget your paddle clamp position.Super easy to set up and useSet your positionLock the position with Screw driverConnect the clamp with the ringPricing:Fixed Shaft: $650Adjustable Shaft: $710All Jantex shafts come standard with locking ringsOptions:Stiff Blades: $25 extraMetal Tip Blades: $25 extraJantex Paddle Cover Split Length $95Rene Holten Poulsen (DEN) : Olympic Silver MedallistJantex Beta Rio Large UL
