VE Pro Glass Blade Straight Glass Shaft

ve pro glass blade straight glass shaft VE Paddles most aggressive shape, the VE Pro Glass Blade Straight Glass Shaft provides instant power which lasts along the length of the stroke. With most of its surface area focused near the tip of the blade. It’s the ideal model for freestyle or surf paddling. Light, strong, buoyant and incredibly powerful! These blades are manufactured at a very high pressure to produce an extremely solid hard-wearing edge. This blade is made from 100% glass fibre which is pre-impregnated with toughened epoxy resin making it strong, robust and hard-wearing. With geometry that is extremely strong and 30% more glass than the market leader, you have the strongest most durable glass blade on the market. Supplied as standard with a ground glass shaft its more flexible but slightly heavier than carbon shaft. If you’re looking for a stiffer and lighter shaft choose the carbon version. Please note that the carbon bladed air core pro version is a different construction so although the shape of the powerface is the same it is a different paddle even apart from the material characteristics. Specifications Shaft: 1 Piece Glass Shaft Diameter: Ø 30.6 mm Weight: 966 g (197 cms) Length Range: 188 cms to 203 cms in 3 cm increments Angle/Feather: Fixed Right. 30° Blade Surface Area: 740 cm² Blade Length x Width: 485 mm x 217 mm Every set of VE Paddles is made in Britain, by hand, at their factory in Clevedon. They take care at each step so you can rely on VE as your connection to the water. VE paddles are made using pre-preg carbon and fibreglass materials and compression moulded construction techniques. Blades are fitted onto proprietary carbon or glass shafts; in straight, crank and split versions. All VE Paddles are assembled to a strict process, to ensure a quality finished product. VE Paddles come in a wide range of configurations. We offer popular models in standard lengths, and shaft types. The product descriptions and your experience will help guide your choice, but if you want advice on what will work best for you, please get in contact with us. more about the brand Founded in Nottingham, England, in 2008, VE stands for Vertical Element; reflecting the mission set by founder Dr. Stuart Morris to make paddles to meet the needs of elite paddlers. VE Paddles with innovative Aircore technology, are handmade in Britain from the very best materials – toughened prepreg composites – to produce stronger, more damage tolerant blades; loved by owners the world over. VE have spent over a decade researching and developing paddle design, with input from some of Britain’s finest paddlers. You can check out their full range and some great info about all things paddle at vepaddles.com. having trouble choosing? Check out our “How to Choose a Kayak Paddle” post for some helpful tips on picking the right paddle for you. It will help you with size and style and give you info on the different materials. If that’s not enough, there is endless paddle related articles here to help you dive down the rabbit hole.