All Merlin paddles have a high pressure carbon prepreg shaft that extends most of the way down the blade. Carefully engineered and tested, it is the shaft that bears most of the load on the paddle. Over this shaft is laminated the blade, this is a low temperature wet lay up system designed for flex and toughness.
By separating the construction of the shaft and blade the performance of both units can be maximised and the paddle has a consistent flex with a resulting predictability in the water. |
