Description
JANTEX GAMMA 4 PIECE ADJUSTABLE KAYAK PADDLE
This paddle is made & assembled in Australia by Australian Paddle Sports using Jantex blades and shafts.
Aimed at the adventure racer or frequent traveler to sporting events the Jantex 4 Piece adjustable paddle will be your new best toy!
These paddles are assembled in Australia by APS with your choice of blade, shaft flex and adjustable length to 10cm.
The clamps are all Fibreglass reinforced nylon.
This paddle breaks down into 4 pieces with the longest piece being 650mm.
If you require a different model Jantex paddle in 4 piece please email: australianpaddlesports@gmail.com
Blade Construction
All Blades held in stock in Australia are Ultra Light
Stiff Blades are only ordered on request and cost an additional $15.
Ultra light – most asked stiffness for Flat Water, Marathon and Down river. Give fantastic weight and ideal stiffness for Professional race use. Used by all top paddlers. Blade JANTEX LOGO in WHITE COLOUR.
Stiff – ONLY for heaviest and strongest Men. Give possibility to use also by loading in any directions. For paddlers who prefer stiff paddles. Blade JANTEX LOGO in YELLOW COLOUR.
Blade Tip
All Blades held in stock in Australia are Carbon tip.
Metal tips are only ordered on request and cost an additional $15.
Blade Sizes
The following chart is based on European recommendations. European paddlers are often bigger in stature and more sprint oriented.
In Australia we recommend the following variances:
- Small to Medium blades for Ocean paddling
- Flexi-Soft or Soft Shafts for paddlers doing long distances- Ocean and marathon paddling
- Soft to Stiff Shafts for sprint paddlers – Soft for sprint training and stiff for sprint racing
Research has shown that a more flexible shaft has greatly aided to offset injury with little to no loss of performance. This is particularly paramount for paddlers doing a lot of distance paddling. The Soft shaft and Flexi-soft shaft are now built on 95% of paddles made today.
All kayak shafts are available in the following stiffness:
EXTRA STIFF SHAFT – Special made for 200m distance, only for strongest and heaviest MEN paddlers, 100% carbon construction. Shaft stiffness marked with RED COLOURED STICKER
STIFF SHAFT – Most asked shaft for FLAT WATER and MARATHON, 100% carbon construction. Shaft stiffness marked with YELLOW COLOURED STICKER
SOFT SHAFT – Most asked shaft for SURF SKI and DOWN RIVER 85% carbon / 15% Kevlar construction. Shaft stiffness marked with WHITE COLOURED STICKER.
SUPER FLEXI SOFT SHAFT – Introduced in 2020 due to the increase of paddlers paddling in unpredictable water, like ocean downwind. Unlike our competitors flexible shafts, Jantex has not compromised in strength by reducing the amount of carbon but instead has used a optimal fiber orientation for increased flexibility. 100% carbon construction. Shaft stiffness marked with ORANGE COLOURED STICKER
Adjustable CLAMP
Jantex paddles are now all sold with Nylon (Fibreglass reinforced) clamps.
Nylon (Reinforced with Fibreglass)
Lock and unlock is possible on the water without any tools, with lever.
Adjustment availability 10 cm or on special order 5 cm, line marks every 5 mm.
Angle adjustment LEFT/RIGHT hand control,
line marks every 5 °.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER 29 mm, WEIGHT 230 grams.
- Resistant to Salt water
- Special Nylon with fiber glass reinforcement
- Good resistance to chemicals
- Dimensional stability & very low warpage
- High notched impact strength and energy absorption
- Low creepy behaviour at high temperatures
- Lighter (less 10g)
Pricing:
Adjustable Shaft: $845
Stiff Blades: $25 extra
Metal Tip Blades: $25 extra
