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DescriptionJANTEX GAMMA 4 PIECE ADJUSTABLE KAYAK PADDLE This paddle is made & assembled in Australia by Australian Paddle Sports using Jantex blades and shafts.Aimed at the adventure racer or frequent traveler to sporting events the Jantex 4 Piece adjustable paddle will be your new best toy! These paddles are assembled in Australia by APS with your choice of blade, shaft flex and adjustable length to 10cm.The clamps are all Fibreglass reinforced nylon. (not metal as in the picture) This paddle breaks down into 4 pieces with the longest piece being 650mm.If you require a different model Jantex paddle in 4 piece please email:
[email protected] ConstructionAll Blades held in stock in Australia are Ultra LightUltra 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.Blade TipAll Blades held in stock in Australia are Carbon tip.Metal tips are only ordered on request and cost an additional $15. 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 ShaftsResearch has shown that a more flexible shaft has greatly aided to offset injury with little to no loss of performance. This is particularly paramount for paddlers doing a lot of distance paddling. The Soft shaft and Flexi-soft shaft are now built on 95% of paddles made today.4 piece paddles are made with Jantex 29mm shaftsAll kayak shafts are available in the following stiffness:STIFF SHAFT – Most asked shaft for FLAT WATER and MARATHON, 100% carbon construction. Shaft stiffness marked with YELLOW COLOURED STICKERSOFT SHAFT – Most asked shaft for SURF SKI and DOWN RIVER 85% carbon / 15% Kevlar construction. Shaft stiffness marked with WHITE COLOURED STICKER.FLEXI SOFT SHAFT – Our biggest seller in Australia. For paddlers doing a lot of kilometers this shaft reduces the incidence of injury that stiffer shafts can cause over long distances. Recommended for female SURF SKI and DOWN RIVER paddlers and especially KIDS 70% carbon / 30% Kevlar construction. Shaft stiffness marked with GREEN COLOURED STICKER.SUPER FLEXI SOFT SHAFT – Introduced in 2020 due to the increase of paddlers paddling in unpredictable water, like ocean downwind. Unlike our competitors flexible shafts, Jantex has not compromised in strength by reducing the amount of carbon but instead has used a optimal fiber orientation for increased flexibility. 100% carbon construction. Shaft stiffness marked with ORANGE COLOURED STICKERAdjustable CLAMPJantex paddles are now all sold with Nylon (Fibreglass reinforced) clamps. Nylon (Reinforced with Fibreglass) 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 230 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)Replacement parts availablePricing:Adjustable Shaft: $945Metal Tip Blades: $25 extra
