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AnSWERS your questions BLAST

1) WhAT iS ThE bLAST inTEnDED FOR ? The bLAST is a slalom and white water paddle, which means that you can use it for any river activity : slalom, river running, playboat, creek.

2) ARE ThERE SEvERAL bLADE SiZES AvAiLAbLE FOR ThE bLAST ? Yes, the BLAST is available in 3 sizes: Small for very short builds Medium for standard builds Large for stronger builds.

3) WhAT mATERiALS ARE ThE bLADES OF ThE bLAST mADE OF ? The blades of the bLAST are only available in carbon prepreg, to aid super smooth strokes.

4) WhAT iS ThE STAnDARD FEAThER AngLE OF ThE bLAST ? We suggest for the bLAST, a 45° angle, right or left angle. however, you can order your paddle with a custom feather, with no extra charge. The feather is the degree angle of the paddle blades are off-set to each other.

5) iS ThE bLAST DELivERED WiTh A PADDLE gRiP On STRAighT ShAFTS ? yes, the bLAST is delivered with a paddle grip built in the shaft .

6) WhAT ARE ThE AvAiLAbLE ShAFTS FOR ThE bLAST ? The bLAST standard range is available with the medium carbon / Kevlar carbon straight shaft. There are 3 kinds of shafts for the BLAST : The straight one in carbon / carbon Kevlar The ergonomic carbon shaft The triple torque carbon shaft 7) WhAT iS ThE inTEREST OF hAving An ERgOnOmic bEnT ShAFT On ThE bLAST ? The ergonomic bent shaft brings a better grip comfort than the straight shaft. it enables you to keep your wrists aligned with your arms and to reduce joint stress.

8) WhAT ARE ThE ADvAnTAgES OF ThE DiFFEREnT ADJuSTing SySTEmS AvAiLAbLE On ThE bLAST ? you can choose among several options for your bLAST : Fixed or Mono : This option means that you have a BLAST with no displaceable adjusting system. The length is fixed. Vario S-Lock System: The Vario S-Lock can be adjusted over 10 cm on straight handles and 4 cm on ergonomic bent shaft . The choice of the feather is infinite. It also enables you to adjust your paddle with more precision. This option is recommended for all the paddle-users who want to customize their BLAST as much as possible.

9) WhAT LEngTh ShOuLD i chOOSE FOR my bLAST ?

10) hOW hEAvy WiLL my bLAST bE? The weight of your bLAST depends on the types of shaft and system you choose. Here is an example of weight : BLAST Medium ergo - fixed /197 cm : 1060 gr.

Straight adjustable

Ergo. adjustable

Fixed

185>195 I 188>198 I 191>201 I 194>204 I 197>207

186>190 I 190>194 I 194>198 I 196>200 I 200>204 I 204>208

de 185 à 210 Angle choice : 0° i 15° i 30° i 45° i 60°

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