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2. Sprint kayak - Wikipedia

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   Paddles used for sprint boats are made out of carbon fiber and/or fiberglass. The paddle blades are usually offset with respect to teach other anywhere from 55 to 85 degrees based on the paddler's preference, although some young paddlers have started to paddle with zero degrees of offset.

3. Canoe sprint - Wikipedia

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   (a concept of canoe designer Eugene Jensen in the 1960s). Many high-performance canoe paddlers prefer the feel of a wooden handle with a carbon fiber shaft and blade, while nearly all high-performance kayak paddlers use paddles made completely of carbon fiber. [citation needed]

4. Kayak - Wikipedia

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   The broader kayak categories today are 'sit-in' (SI), which is inspired mainly by traditional kayak forms, 'sit-on-top' (SOT), which evolved from paddle boards that were outfitted with footrests and a backrest, 'hybrid', which are essentially canoes featuring a narrower beam and a reduced free board enabling the paddler to propel them from the ...

5. Outline of canoeing and kayaking - Wikipedia

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   Paddle – used in kayaks and canoes for propulsion and made of plastic, wood, fiberglass, carbon fiber or metal. Paddles for use in kayaks are longer, with a blade on each end and are handled from the middle of the shaft; Paddle float – buoyance aid fitted to paddle used for re-entry into a kayak after a capsize in open water. It may also be ...

6. Surf kayaking - Wikipedia

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   It is not unusual for un-feathered paddles to be used as personal preference. Occasionally single-sided 'canoe' paddles are used. This is perhaps attributed to whitewater canoe influence. Surf kayak paddles are generally made from robust materials to last the rigours of the surf zone. Fiberglass, plastic, and carbon fiber are most common.

7. Whitewater kayaking - Wikipedia

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   The blades are often made from strong, lightweight materials such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, or reinforced plastic to withstand impacts with rocks and debris. Whitewater paddles have a shorter and stiffer shaft compared to recreational paddles, allowing for precise maneuvering and quick response in turbulent waters.