VE Pro Aircore Carbon Blade Straight Carbon Shaft
$779.00 inc. GST
VE Paddles Aircore Pro – Carbon Shaft
The Pro Blade is VE Paddles most aggressive shape, providing instant power which lasts along the length of the stroke. With most of its surface area focused near the tip of the blade the Pro is 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 Aircore blade is made from 100% carbon fibre which is pre-impregnated with toughened epoxy resin making it strong, robust and hard-wearing.
This model comes with a ground carbon shaft that is stiffer and lighter than VE Paddles’ glass shaft for when reaction times really matter. If your looking for a shaft with more flex choose the glass version.
Product Specifications:
- Shaft: 1 Piece Carbon
- Shaft Diameter: Ø 30.6 mm
- Weight: 854 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
Available with other options such as glass shaft, blade etc.
Every set of VE Paddles is made in Britain, by hand, at their factory in Clevedon. VE 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, angles 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. If you have a broken or damaged paddle, we can often repair or replace it to get you back on the water.
ve pro aircore carbon blade straight carbon shaft
VE Paddles most aggressive shape, the VE Pro Aircore Carbon Blade Straight Carbon 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.
Specifications
Maximum Length: 170cm
Area: 904 sm²
Overall Length: 553 mm
Overall Width: 206 mm.
Weight at 120cm = Only 405g [+/- 3%]
Performance Blades
VE’s Aircore carbon blades give you the stiffness and buoyancy of a foam-core blade with the reliability of laminate edges for a longer-lasting, higher performance paddle.
No Foam Core
VE have developed the spine geometries of their paddles and combined with their manufacturing process that means they can use a hollow spine instead of a foam core, resulting in more reinforcing fibres in the blade and also less weight.
Due to the weight saved by this process, VE blades typically have 30% more reinforcing fibres than their competitors and they can still produce a lighter, stronger paddle.
By having a hollow core, the extra reinforcing material VE use prevents the puncturing problems that are common with foam-cored paddles.
VE have designed their paddles with structural analysis software and they have been tested and approved by some of the world’s best paddlers with outstanding feedback – VE are building super-strong blades which flex in the right places and feel great on the water.
Optimised Spine
VE Aircore carbon blades have a tapered spine which has been optimised to give an exceptionally strong blade whilst keeping the cross-sectional profile to a minimum. This gives a blade which slices through the water with ease and a geometry that looks amazing.
At VE, they’re very picky about materials.
They only use the highest quality woven and unidirectional high-strength carbon and glass fibres which come pre-impregnated with top-quality toughened epoxy resin.
Using prepreg materials is different to most other manufacturers who use a liquid epoxy resin with dry fabrics.
VE paddle’s resin is a blend of thermosetting epoxy with a thermoplastic additive which, in simple terms, means it’s tougher and more damage tolerant than a conventional liquid epoxy.
Using a prepreg-based manufacturing method VE achieve a greater scratch resistant surface finish with no gel coat or lacquer which add weight instead of strength.
VE can also rely on their materials’ consistency, because they’ve got exact and accurate control over the fibre-to-resin ratio and where they lay the fibres. More science equals more strength and toughness!
The VE logos are moulded into the blades, not post applied stickers or prints. This ensures that even after years of abuse they will still be intact.
Unlike most other manufacturers, VE carbon blades are made from 100% carbon fibre, not just a carbon layer on the outside hiding the glass on the inside.
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.
| Length | 188cm, 191cm, 194cm, 197cm, 200cm, 203cm |
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