C103

Specification

• AFT composite blade material
• comfortable T grip
• weight 780g
• glassfibre shaft
• carbon shaft
• size given in inches due to the sport's Hawaiian origins

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:

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

All paddles are supplied fitted with a comfortable T grip. Optional crank shaft.

Length

The most important factor in choosing the length for your paddle is your height. Use the selector below to help find your ideal paddle length.

The selector is a guide only: personal preference is also an important factor. The length of paddles for standup surf paddling is quoted in inches: this is due to the Hawaiian origin of the sport.

1>	I know my height in:	cm inches feet & inches
2>	My height is:	cm

 

Compare

Standup surf comparison table

Model	Blade		Shaft options	Weight (min)	Price (from)
	Shape	Material
RTMC103 Carbon	teardrop	RTM carbon	C	750g	£155
RTMC103 Silver	teardrop	RTM silver	G,C	750g	£125
C103	teardrop	AFT	A,G,C	780g	£69
NC103	teardrop	Nylon	A,G,C	880g	£55

* 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.