NC102

Specification

• nylon/glassfibre composite blade material
• comfortable ‘T’ grip
• weight 750g
• alloy shaft with PVC coating
• glass/epoxy shaft

Blade

Ainsworth use a tough nylon-glassfibre composite construction for superb durability and performance to give a strong, ‘all round’ paddle. Launched in 2006, the material yields 260 Mpa tensile strength - that’s over double the strength of the nylon 12 used in many other nylon paddles. Ainsworth’s Nylon blade is much stiffer than any other nylon paddles. The shaft is pressed into the blades with hydraulic pressure to a depth of 10cm, ensuring a watertight joint and a continuous feel from shaft to blade tip. The high strength of the material means that the blade can be made lighter.

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.

Compare

Canoe paddle comparison table

* 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.