Brača XI Van Dusen '92 Surf Ski blades have a special reinforcement in the most stressed areas, which makes them suitable for paddling in the surf zone. When paddling on big waves, these blades have to withstand reverse forces when stabilizing or paddling backwards. This makes the VD surf a good option for those launching fishing skis from surf beaches up and down the coast.
Surf paddling requires a softer but more durable shaft, which has to be light at the same time.
Surf Ski paddling requires a softer but more durable shaft, which has to be light at the same time. We developed the 19K shaft especially for this purpose, which is available in two stiffnesses (medium and soft). We recommend a stiffer shaft for bigger blades but any combination is possible. See the shaft stiffness measurement prodecure and parameter table below.
BRAČA-SPORT® mission and philosophy is to design, develop and produce the best performing paddle for every paddler. We believe that each paddler has different needs and therefore each paddle should be uniquely designed. Different designs work better for different paddlers and environments. Their goal is to continue research, development and creation of a diverse range of products that satisfy the vast variety of paddlers. They are the only manufacturer to engineer paddles in every paddling category: Canoe Polo, Dragon Boat, Flatwater, Freestyle, Marathon, Ocean Racing, Outrigger, Slalom, Touring, Waveski and Wildwater.
The Brača XI Van Dusen '92 Surf Ski paddles have a Plastic I. Adjustable Shaft System. This allows elegant adjustment of overall paddle length (within 10cm range) and blade angle from 0° to 80° right or left. The system also allows you to disassemble the paddle into two parts for easy transportation.
Blade Size: 705 sq cm
Carbon Content: The Braca IX Van Dusen is a fully carbon paddle (Carbon 100). The Stiffness / Flexibility of the shaft is measured as the amount of flex over a metre of shaft under a 10kg load.
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Specifications:
Blade | Carbon content | Stiffness 19K shaft | Total Weight (g) | ||||
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Surface area (cm2) | Length (cm) | Width (cm) | Blade (%) | Shaft (%) | |||
Brača XI Van Dusen '92 705 Surf Ski |
705 | 49.8 | 15.5 | 100 | 100 | 4.5 | 755g |
* Recommended stiffness. We recommend stiffer shafts for bigger blades but any combination is possible.
This is a 2 piece paddle with Plastic I. Adjustable Shaft System. This allows elegant adjustment of overall paddle length (within 10cm range) and blade angle from 0° to 80° right or left. The system also allows you to disassemble the paddle into two parts for easy transportation.
IMPORTANT!
Always clean your adjustable shaft regularly!
When used in saltwater conditions, clean with freshwater after each use, otherwise disassemble and clean every three days. Store your adjustable paddle disassembled if not used for more than two weeks!
These paddles can be made to measure - contact us with your specifications.
One piece paddles can be made but will be Pick up only.
Shipping: Packed weight & length mean that this paddle cannot go by Australia Post - must go by courier (no PO Boxes or Parcel lockers please). A fixed shipping price applies.
For Click & Collect (Pick up in store in Sandringham, Melbourne) select the Pick Up in Store option which is available after entering a Victorian address and use the Coupon Code PickUp-PADDLE.