Gearlab's Most Popular Paddle 

Gloss finish has been superseded by satin finish - only 220cm are currently being produced in 2024

Combining proven Inuit ingenuity and advanced carbon fibre technology, the Akiak is a versatile paddle for all conditions. Sporting a perfectly balanced hydrodynamic shape, it allows kayakers to explore new waters further with ease.

Greenland style paddle blades make contact with the water covering roughly the same surface area as Euro-blades, but the even distribution results in a smoother stroke and more control in the water. The narrow blade also creates less resistance in the air, allowing paddlers to explore further with less physical strain.

Original Pro-Tek tip: Gearlab’s signature ProTek tip design bolsters the ends of the paddle with an easily replaceable tip made from a durable polyamide material. This provides confidence in rocky or shallow waters, and the option to customise a paddle with coloured tips.
A spare set of tips comes with each paddle.

NEW - Gearlab's Accidental Crash replacement program

Gearlab understands open waters can be a challenging and unpredictable environment. This program is an additional coverage we offer to support kayakers when you experience a major structural damage on the paddle as a result of your paddling activity during rough conditions.

If you damage or crash your paddle in the waters during a paddling activity, Gearlab Outdoors offers an industry first, 3-Year Crash Replacement Program. This program allows you to replace your same paddle at a greatly reduced cost. The program aims to offer a peace of mind coverage to support the paddle owners when things don’t go your way out in open waters. It does NOT cover accidental or intentional damages to the paddle on land.

More information & to register directly with Gearlab

Length:	210cm	220cm	230cm
Loom Length:	49cm	51cm	57cm
Blade Width:	8.4cm	8.4cm	8.4cm
Weight (Black):	880 ± 30 g	910 ± 30 g	930 ± 30 g
Weight (Coloured):	920 ± 30 g	950 ± 30 g	970 ± 30 g
Construction:	Carbon Fibre

Stocked in 210cm length with shoulderless loom in Crimson Red and Mystic Blue with a gloss finish (discontinued finish- while stocks last).
More 220cm Satin Red stock to come.

Features:

• Diamond Joint: Gearlab’s innovative spring joint design snaps securely together to ensure a flush, firm connection between the blades. The carbon fibre components will not warp or rust when exposed to any water conditions.
• Titanium Hardware:Aerospace grade Titanium screws are used in all Gearlab paddles, ensuring that even the smallest element of a Gearlab paddle remains strong and rustproof.
• Two Piece: All Gearlab paddles feature a two-piece design that separates quickly for convenient transportation and storage on the kayak deck. The low-profile carbon fibre button release creates a flush joint and sleek paddle shaft
• Includes spare set of tips (some may have a  wax block for lubricating button/ferrule - no longer being supplied)

Size Guide:

Add your wingspan and cubit(*the length of the arm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger)measurements together. This is the ideal size of your paddle.

Paddlers should consider additional factors when choosing their paddle length, including the width of their boat, their stroke style, and water conditions. When in doubt, most paddlers are happier with a slightly shorter paddle because these paddles encourage torso rotation (utilising abdominal muscles more than arm muscles), better blade placement, increased control, and less strain on shoulder joints.

 

Gearlab suggests the sizes in this chart for the Kalleq and Akiak models. Most paddlers find these lengths ideal, but personal preference may require a choice different from Gearlab’s recommendation.

• A slightly shorter paddle is preferable for paddling in windy and rough water conditions because the slightly smaller blade provides less resistance out of the water and more control in the water.

• A shorter paddle is optimum for a higher, more powerful stroke, while longer paddles benefit paddlers with a low, rapid stroke.

Due to its length, packed, this paddle is too long to go through Australia Post - please provide street address for Courier delivery (no PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers). Fixed shipping rate per paddle applies - if you are in a remote area or ordering more than one or two paddles please contact us for a shipping quote.

CLICK & COLLECT: Select "Pick up in Store" once you have entered you Vic address and use the coupon code PICKUP-PADDLE