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Lightning Paddle- Freeride Custom Bent Shaft

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Price:
$389.95
SKU:
-5250
Weight:
5.00 LBS
Rating:
( 2 product reviews )
Shipping:
$45.00 (Fixed shipping cost)
Quantity:

Product Description

Freeride Customs

While the bold graphics on the Freeride Custom blades grab everyone’s attention, a closer inspection reveals that these paddles are something quite special.  Instead of a typical resin, the blades are actually impregnated with a foam, similar to the process used to make skis and snowboards.  The result is blades that are among the strongest available, with superior strength and abrasion qualities.  Slightly heavier than the Freerides, but a great choice for hard use.

Characteristics:

  • Super durable
  • Three bold graphics patterns available
  • Powerful catch, smooth pull through, slight slip away from the boat to prevent tripping on strokes
  • Strong backstroke, perfect for initiating vertical ends
  • Accentuated bend for more torque
  • Slightly narrow grip position
  • Perfect for the Jackson Stars, Funs, Heroes, and Villains, and other play, creek and river running kayaks
  • 190, 195, 200 cm lengths, 30 degree blade offset, bent-shaft only
  • Weight: 41 oz or 1150 grams

 

Lightning-USA

 

  USA

Whitewater paddle
Length:190, 195, and 200 cm (75 – 79 inches) 
Blade: Flowtech
Weight: 41 oz or 1150 grams
Shaft: Carbon 31,2 mm (1.22 inches)

Lightning-Chlorophyll

 

 Chlorophyll

Whitewater paddle
Length:190, 195, and 200 cm (75 – 79 inches) 
Blade: Flowtech
Weight: 41 oz or 1150 grams
Shaft: Carbon 31,2 mm (1.22 inches)

thunder-lightning-nigh

 

 Thunder & Lightning – BlackNight

Whitewater paddle
Length:190, 195, and 200 cm (75 – 79 inches) 
Blade: Flowtech
Weight: 41 oz or 1150 grams
Shaft: Carbon 31,2 mm (1.22 inches)

 

FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL ORDERS (Outside US and Canada):  Shipping rates are an ESTIMATE ONLY, final shipping rates will be confirmed and you will be contacted if there is any change.

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Product Reviews

  1. Great paddle! Tough, ergonomic, and powerful

    Posted by Brian Gardel on 22nd May 2012

    I started paddling the Lightning Freeride Custom Bent Shaft a month ago. Prior to that I've owned various models of Werner, AT, and Lightning paddles (back in the day). The Lightning Freeride is my everyday paddle now, and I use it on creeks, play boating, and river running. Here's what I like most about this paddle:

    * Toughness - This is a tough paddle, and I trust it for longer self-support trips and on manky creeks (like we have here in Colorado). Want some proof of how tough the paddle is? Check out this video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/fJtS7K4rGTI

    * Power - Large blades and a stiff shaft provide tons of power.

    * Ergonomic - The shaft's radical bend offers an ergonomic fit and a super positive index. It's the best ergonomic design than any other paddle I've used. What tendonitis I had in my elbows is now gone (coming from an AT superduty paddle). The index is radical, and it did take me a day of paddling to get used to it, but now I'm not going back.

    In summary, this is one of the best paddles I've ever owned. 5 stars.

  2. After using Lightning bent shaft no other paddle feels right

    Posted by Ian Stewart on 28th Oct 2011

    I got my Lightning Chlorophyll paddle in January, and now I cannot use any other brand of paddle. Nothing compares to the bent shaft grip of Lightning! The blades are power producing machines. The durability factor of the blade is top notch, flow tech material does not splinter! I am a Lightning Paddle convert for life now.

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