C100

Specification

• AFT blade material
• comfortable T grip
• weight 790g
• alloy shaft with PVC coating
• glass/epoxy shaft
• carbon shaft

Blade

These paddles feature AFT - Advanced Foam Technology - blades. These are made using a unique polyurethane foam construction to produce a paddle which is tough but is also light and floaty. The superb buoyancy in the light-weight blade makes it a sheer delight to use – it’s excellent for support strokes and, with maximum efficiency in each stroke, saves the paddler energy over long distances.

Shaft

This paddle is available with the following shaft options:

• titanium enriched alloy shaft: corrosion resistant alloy, specially selected for paddling use, coated with PVC.
• straight glass/epoxy prepreg shaft: made with Ainsworth filament wound technology - 30% more strength for the same weight.
• carbon shaft: made with Ainsworth filament wound technology - significantly lighter than our glass/epoxy shafts.

Length

The most important factors in choosing the length for your paddle are your height and the type of kayaking you'll be doing. Use the selector below to help find your ideal paddle length.

The selector is a guide only: personal preference is also an important factor. Other points to consider include:

• In general, the longer the kayak, the longer the paddle.
• People with long backs require longer paddles.
• A longer paddle gives you more support and makes it easier to learn to roll.
• A floaty blade such as the AFT range gives more support and the paddler uses less energy.
• Children require a shorter paddle.

1>	I know my height in:	cm inches feet & inches
2>	My height is:	cm
3>	My type of paddling is:	Canoe: adults Canoe: adults (stern) Canoe: Kids & lightweights

 

Compare

Canoe paddle comparison table

Model	Blade		Shaft options*	Weight (min)	Price (from)
	Shape	Material
RTM C104 Carbon	classic	RTM carbon	C	790g	£160
RTM C104 Silver	classic	RTM silver	G,C	790g	£130
C100	classic	AFT	A,G,C	790g	£49
NC100	large	nylon	A,G,C	800g	£39
NC102	teardrop	nylon	A,G,C	750g	£39
C80 Junior	junior size	ABS plastic	A	750g	£25

* A=alloy, G=glass, C=carbon

Warranty

Ainsworth takes pride in creating the strongest, lightest and most durable paddles on the market. Ainsworth is so confident in the performance of its paddles and helmets that it offers a massive 3 year warranty.

The warranty applies from the date of purchase and is restricted to the original purchaser. It covers defects in materials and craftsmanship under normal use. Note that the warranty does not cover ‘edge wear’ on the RTM range of paddles.

Damages due to abuse, negligence or normal wear and tear will be repaired or replaced for a very reasonable charge. For more details, click here.