Tom from AQ Outdoors here just doing a brief rundown about paddle materials.
Paddle Materials
We've got aluminum, nylon, fiberglass, and carbon.
Aluminum
We typically only see aluminum as a paddle shaft material. It's our least expensive option, but can be a bit cold and a little bit heavy.
Nylon
Nylon is typically only used in the paddle blade. Again, least expensive blade material that we see. It has a lot of flex and is a little bit heavier weight as well.
Fibreglass
When you move into the composites, you've got fibreglass and carbon. Fiberglass is used throughout the paddle. It's gonna be really nice and lightweight without breaking the bank, but there is still some of that natural flex element.
Carbon
Carbon is your premium material. It's gonna be the most expensive, used as either a blade or a shaft material. It's the lightest weight and can offer virtually zero flex, meaning any energy you put into the paddle is then generated into momentum in the water.
That's a very brief rundown of paddle materials. If you have any questions, please feel free to visit us in store or contact us below!
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