VE Carbon Flyte - 1pc Glass Shaft WW Paddle

VE's Aircore carbon blade on a one piece straight glass shaft. The carbon blade is noticeably lighter and stiffer than glass, which sharpens the catch and adds precision to each stroke, while the glass shaft keeps a little flex in the system to take the edge off a long day. A sensible middle ground if you want the better blade without stepping up to a full carbon build.

The Flyte is built around stroke efficiency. The blade has an assertive catch that encourages you to start the stroke earlier, and the width tapers gradually so it releases cleanly at the end. The shape borrows from slalom racing, where getting everything out of every stroke is the whole game. The carbon blade suits it well, since the stiffer the blade the more of that early catch you actually feel.

• 735 cm² blade area
• Aircore carbon prepreg blade on a one piece straight glass shaft
• Shaft diameter 30.6 mm, ground and waxed grip with ovalised indexing
• 30° or 45° right hand feather as standard
• Handmade in the United Kingdom
• Other lengths, feathers and left hand feather made to order, please get in touch

Other ways to have the Flyte
The glass blade is heavier but tougher and better value, and remains our most popular option. A full carbon shaft drops more weight and stiffens things further. A cranked carbon shaft puts your wrists in a more neutral position, which many paddlers find more comfortable and which is worth considering if you have had wrist, elbow or shoulder trouble, though it comes down to personal preference. A two piece version adds length and feather adjustment on the bank and packs down for travel, expeditions or a spare.