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Trident
blades (similar to the Starboard Bolt) have the trademark trident profile which gives an
immediate solid lock for the initial catch which then allows the
paddler to convert 100% of their power stroke into forwards motion with
minimum slippage and zero flutter. The Tident 6.7" paddles are ideal for light to medium weight paddlers in SUP'racing, Sprinting and SUPsurfing
allowing for higher cadence to give phenomenal
acceleration. These are also great for relaxed
cruising.
The
Trident paddle blades are available with
round shafts,
oval shafts or 3 part travel shafts
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Driver
blades
(similar to the Starboard Lima Ltd)
have the trademark trident profile which gives an
immediate solid lock for the initial catch which then allows the
paddler to convert 100% of their power stroke into forwards motion with minimum
slippage and zero flutter. The Driver 6.5" with its rounded edges could benefit the more
powerful paddler and is great for cruising and adventuring, The Driver with its more 'teardrop' form, has less pronounced shoulders but still ample to tuck under the rail of the board.
The
Driver paddle blades are available with
round shafts,
oval shafts or 3 part travel shafts
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Tident 6.7" paddlesand Driver
6.5" blades are ideal
for light to medium weight paddlers in SUP'racing, The Trident
is great for Sprinting and
SUPsurfing allowing for higher cadence to give phenomenal acceleration.
These are also great for relaxed cruising while the Driver
paddle with its rounded edges could benefit the more
powerful paddler and is great for cruising and adventuring, The Driver
with its more 'teardrop' form, has less pronounced shoulders but still
ample to tuck under the rail of the board. The "V" dihedral and slight
concaved tip provide a powerful, well balance catch, that allows for a
very positive and high stroke rate when needed. The Trident
and Driver designs are
fast becoming a popular profiles which give great power transitions
usually associated with a larger blade area, without the disadvantages
of added drag especially at the exit and entry phases of the stroke.
All of our Aqua Inc SUP paddles will float at any finished
length. The paddles are suitable for stand up paddlers of any height
with the paddle maximum length of 83" All paddles can be supplied
without the handle fitted: the shaft can therefore be cut down to the
right length before the handle is inserted and glued to the shaft tip.
The most important factors in choosing the length for your paddle are
your height and the type of paddling you'll be doing. Use the selector
below to help find your ideal paddle length for standup paddle surfing.
This is a guide only: personal preference is also an important factor.
We can also supply all paddles cut to the correct length with the
handles fitted.
Don't just take our word for how good
these Aqua Inc paddles are,
come on one of our Blue Chip paddles and try these high
performance paddles
back to back with other top brands and feel the difference
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Blue Chip tests the High Aspect Paddle design
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You will feel the extra length of the
High Aspect blades right away. You will immediately feel the
benefit of the extra reach with the high aspect blade as
well as superb catch on the blade entry coupled with a
seemingly effortless recovery phase of the stroke.
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The narrow blade profile provides a
comfortable connection from the moment the blade enters the
water. “High Aspect” blades slide effortlessly into the
catch phase with no big snatch of load on the blade as you
power up compared to the “tear drop”. As you progress into
the “power” phase and squeeze the blade further below the
surface the catch remains positive throughout the “power”
phase.
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A not insignificant benefit of high
aspect blades is the lack of effort required for the
recovery element. The high aspect blade will just slip out
of the water sideways with very minimal resistance
Dihedral or no Dihedral – that is the question.
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Lower aspect blades: These seem to
work best with a dihedral to help stop the feathering during
the power phase, however, the dihedral should only be slight
as the objective of the blade is to remain stationary in the
water, therefore a dihedral should not come in to play until
the blade is pulled through the water.
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High Aspect blades: These seldom have
dihedrals designed in. High aspect blades typically have
very subtle design features like rebound scoop tips which
negate the need for dihedrals and allow the blade to catch
and remain static in the water.
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