Middleton's Sea Kayak Paddles

Galasport

Galasport shafts

00956 CARBON COMPO

00956s 2 piece  COMPO This Carbon-compo shaft is structurally a 100% Carbon shaft with a bit of aramid (Kevlar) on top for looks & added surface protection.

00934 CARBON

00934s 2 piece CARBON

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New Locking Ferrule "TLC" from Aqua Bound Technologies Ltd.

Aqua Bound Paddles...made in Surrey,B.C

4 Material Classifications of Aqua Bound Paddles

Sting Ray blade size: 6.25" x 18" yellow blade/ fg shft 33.5oz white blade/carbon shft 30.5 black blade/carbon shft 27.5 carbon laminate blade/twill shaft (carbon) 25oz.

Manta Ray blade size: 7.25" x 18" white blade/carbon shaft 31.75 oz

Eagle Ray Blade size: 6.25" x 20 "white blade/carbon shaft 32oz black blade/carbon twill shaft 29 oz

Yellow blade w/aluminum or fiberglass shaft White blade w/carbon shaft, w/TLC optional Black blade w/carbon shaft + TLC coupling incl

The Sting Ray blade is the smallest surface of the three. It is popular for recreational users or sea touring
where a smaller framed person desires less force to move the paddle. Where power is required, the paddler
will speed up the cadence.

The Manta Ray is a blade shape that is a little wider than the Sting Ray, and provides more pull with each stroke
(like a higher gear on a bike). Entry level kayakers who are paddling short wide recreaional boats might perfer
this blade shape. But this depends on the size, strength and stamina of the paddler. The Manta Ray's larger
blade shape is ideal for those interested in fitness or racing.

The Eagle Ray is a blade shape intended for longer distance sea touring. The blade is 2" longer than the
Sting Ray and provides a little extra pull for moving a heavier loaded sea kayak. The slightly largersurface area
helps with bracing and rolling.

For 2005 AB had announced a new series of paddles known as the  Sting Ray with fiberglass shafts started at $149.00 pr and the Eagle Ray series with carbon shafts on white blades ($189.00Cdn.) to full carbon blade and shaft offered at $239.00Cdn


The black blades: These are made using the same polythalamide material as that found in the white blades, only this time it is reinforced with carbon fibres. What does this mean? As with the white blades - tough, but also a little stiffer and lighter. The black blades come with only with carbon shafting.

Found standard on all of AquaBound's Recreational and Touring paddles, this unique ferrule features a glass reinforced nylon material. Grooves on the ferrule prevent the build up of sand and sludge, maintaining a tight, trouble- free ferrule for years!

  TRIPPER -only one new unit left in stock! 230cm. 2 piece w/ fiberglass shaft.
The 2005 Tripper was designed for long trips and for carrying heavy loads. Offering superior handling in windy conditions, this blade is also ideal for lightweight paddlers who do not have the strength or stamina to use a full size blade.

The white blades: These are made using a fibreglass reinforced polythalamide material. What does this mean? Tough. Blades don't wear down, edges don't get ragged. The white blades come with either AMT aluminum or fibreglass shafting.

The black blades: These are made using the same polythalamide material as that found in the white blades, only this time it is reinforced with carbon fibres. What does this mean? As with the white blades - tough, but also a little stiffer and lighter. The black blades come with only with carbon shafting.

Harmony

Tortuga BLADE Asymmetrical dihedral design provides great acceleration and power Large power face for excellent control while bracing in surf and rough water Great all-around touring blade Feather angle of 60 degrees

TOURING SHAFTS:
	COMPOSITE ALLOY SHAFT Harmony patented construction process provides strength, durability and light weight: Alloy core with 1-ply fiberglass laminate and graphite/fiberglass woven braids for increased strength Toughened epoxy resin system for added stiffness Two-piece shafts feature injection-molded nylon/glass ferrule for overall paddle weight reduction without sacrificing strength Available in 1-piece and 2-piece (TAP)
	FIBERGLASS SHAFT Harmony Construction Process Provides Strength, Durability and Light Weight: Fiberglass laminate with graphite/glass woven braid for improved strength Toughened epoxy resin system for added stiffness Lighter and stronger than the composite alloy shaft Two- and four-piece shafts feature injection-molded nylon/glass ferrule for overall paddle weight reduction without sacrificing strength Available in 1-piece, 2-piece (TAP) and 4-piece (TAP)
Shaft Size Options		230cm, or 240cm

Grey Owl Paddle Ltd. 

Grey Owl kayak and double-end canoe paddles are a light-weight, rugged take-apart paddle designed for effortless sea and lake touring. These paddles have exellent propulsion and low wind resistance characteristics. Features include "laminar flow" spoon blades, plastic tips, drip rings and carbon fiber or stainless steel ferrules that may be feathered right or left at 75 °

Sirocco Construction: A tough, economical general touring paddle. Laminated bass and ash oval shaft, 14" carbon fiber ferrule. Asymmetrical spooned, dihedral blade constructed of butternut, bass and ash with urethane plastic tip.   Price $183.00 Canadian

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email: david@middletonsboats.com

updated 16 January  2005.