Ainsworth paddles – strong, light, affordable

Welcome to the Ainsworth website. Ainsworth design and manufacture the strongest, lightest, most durable and affordable kayak paddles and canoe paddles on the market. Ainsworth are also proud to produce the Skid Lid helmet. There is no other kayaking helmet like it for performance, comfort and style.

Canoe, kayak and surf paddles – buy online

You can now buy the full range of Ainsworth paddles and helmets online. Ainsworth paddles suit all types of kayaking and canoeing. The kayak range includes: general purpose paddles, touring and sea touring, white water and surf and canoe polo. Most paddles are available in either straight shaft or our new crank shaft options. The open canoe paddle range covers white water canoeing, canoe touring, competition and dragon boat racing. There's even a paddle for the latest watersport to hit the West Country, traditional Hawaiian standup paddle surfing.

Efficiency and performance – by design

Ainsworth design and manufacture paddles for every budget starting with entry level ABS plastic paddles. The Nylon-glassfibre composite range is tough, but light, offering superb durability and performance. The unique Advanced Foam Technology and AFT Professional ranges allow the blades to float, giving maximum paddling efficiency and superb buoyancy. Ainsworth are so confident in the performance of their paddles that they offer a massive three year warranty.

Ainsworth in Action

Read about the Scottish Ladies Polo Team, supported by us with Skid Lid polo helmets. They've had a great season in 2008 and we look forward to great things in 2009! Click for more>