Description

The Oru Carbon Kayak Paddle is a high-end paddle designed to offer improved performance, lighter weight, and enhanced portability for kayakers who want to push further and paddle more comfortably. It’s especially suited for folding kayaks like those made by Oru, but it works with most kayak models.

Key Features

Here are the standout design and feature elements:

• Material (Shaft & Blades): Both the shaft and the blades are made from carbon fibre, with the blades having a foam core. This construction gives strength, stiffness, and lighter weight.

• Breakdown Design: The paddle divides into 4 pieces. This helps with portability (fits more easily into bags or boxes), especially when paired with folding kayaks.

• Adjustability: You can adjust both the length and the feathering (blade pitch / feather angle). The ferrule allows feathering from 0° to 90°.

• Blade Shape and Size: The blades are asymmetrical (which typically gives better performance / efficiency on the catch and pull) and sized ~ 48 cm × 17 cm.

• Shaft Design: The shaft is straight (not bent) and made entirely of carbon fibre. the ferrule.

• Carrying Case: Comes with a padded carrying case to protect the paddle and make transport easier.

Performance & Benefits

Using the Oru Carbon Paddle gives several advantages over more basic paddles:

• Lower Weight, Less Fatigue: At about 1.80 lbs (≈ 0.82 kg), it’s significantly lighter than Oru’s standard ABS/fibreglass paddle (~2.75 lbs). This reduces strain on shoulders, arms, and wrists, especially over long paddling sessions.

• Greater Efficiency: With carbon stiffness and good transfer of power, less energy is lost through flex. This means more of each paddle stroke moves you forward, which helps speed and reduces effort.

• Improved Portability: Four-piece breakdown and the padded case make it easier to pack, travel, or store. Ideal for kayaking trips, folding kayaks, or where space/transport is limited.

• Customizable Fit: Adjustable length and feathering let you fine-tune the paddle to your body / style (arm length, paddling angle, whether you paddle high-angle or low-angle). This can improve comfort, reduce fatigue, and reduce risk of overuse injuries.

Summary

The Oru Carbon Paddle is a premium paddle option that delivers lighter weight, more efficient strokes, and better portability compared to standard ABS/fibreglass paddles. Its carbon fibre blades and shaft, asymmetrical blade shape, 4-piece breakdown design, and adjustable length & feathering make it a versatile, high-performance tool. It’s great for longer paddles, frequent users, or those pairing with folding kayaks and other portable craft. But it comes at a higher price, and demands mindful use and maintenance.