NC103

Specification

• nylon-glassfibre composite blade material
• comfortable T grip
• weight 880g
• alloy shaft with PVC coating
• paddle size given in inches due to the sport's Hawaiian origins

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:

• 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.

Compare

Standup surf 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.