The MaxPaddle joiner has been designed specifically for paddlers. We believe it to be the one of the finest joiners available. The unique design of this joiner allows it to grip tightly enough that World Champion Hank McGregor has used the joiner for the 2004 Dusi, winning the winter surfski series and crashing down the 2004 Berg without the joiner missing a beat. In 2006 Hank also won the (Dusi Canoe Marathon, Non-Stop Dusi, World Cup Surfski and also Berg River Canoe Marathon) using our joiner system. The same winning (and now totally optimised) design allows for easy and exact feather and length adjustments to be made without the need for any tools to be used to open it.

• Easy to open by hand, UHDPE for least thread friction
• Maximum locking performance, composite to composite friction surface.
• Precision tolerances
• Maximum rugged durability, designed to last
• Adjust to your exact length and feather (left hand by special order only)
• Shafts – MaxPaddle produces two shafts: 
  – 28.5mm Outside diameter and 26mm inside diameter – the ‘STANDARD’ shaft 
  – 26mm Outside diameter – the ‘SKINNY’ shaft.

 

Maxpaddle The Kevlar Blade

Maxpaddle Kevlar blades are made in a unique sandwich construction using two different kinds of glass as well as the 177 Kevlar paddle you have less than a 5% chance of snapping your blade off.gram Kevlar. This helps to enhance your blade by making it the most impact resistant’s of all paddles. Tests prove amazing resilience to abuse as well as great performance. Although the price of Kevlar is similar to carbon the reason you would choose a Kevlar paddle over another composite would mainly be for two reasons, 1. Durability 2.Strength. When using a Kevlar paddle you have less than a 5% chance of snapping your blade off.

 

Maxpaddle M4 Paddle

Large size, aggressive teardrop. A firm favourite with racing sprinters and marathon paddlers.  Winner of many world championships and Dusi 05. Early catch, hard pull, technical and not too forgiving, a racing blade capable of winning.  The blades are 590 x 165 mm and 33 mm deep similar to a Bracsa 4. Comes with a Full Carbon Race, Mid Carbon Race blade, Carbon Kevlar, Kevlar and ALU Tex Silver Glass.  5 Options for the shaft are 100% Carbon, 40% Carbon, 60% Carbon, Endura and 100% Glass. 

 

 

Maxpaddle M3 Paddle

Small, Aggressive Teardrop, favourite with lighter sprinters and marathon paddlers. Winner of many surf ski races including Hank McGregor King of the Bay 05 and of many junior medals ( PE – East London Surfski race ), the ideal paddle for racers 80kg and less right down to the lightest paddlers. Early catch, hard pull, capable of high cadence. Blades are 550 x 153mm and 34 mm deep.  Comes with a Full Carbon Race, Mid Carbon Race blade, Carbon Kevlar, Kevlar and ALU Tex Silver Glass.  3 Options for the shaft are 100% Carbon, 40% Carbon and 60% Carbon

 

Maxpaddle The Flyer

Flyer – The full size Flyer is designed by Ted Van Dusen. It has the highest twist (22%) of any wing we sell (see photo). It is the paddle Lloyd Reeves used to win the 2001 USCA Open Sea Kayak & Sea Kayak sprints. Lloyd Reeves used it again in 2006 to win the USCA Unlimited kayak sprints in the 50 year old class. It is a very powerful paddle and he does not use it in long events (Lloyd is 53 years old and only 155 pounds). It won’t cavitate at a high cadence like a lot of other paddles. In a all out 10 second jam he recorded his highest speed with a speed mate of 14.9 mph. It only works with lots of rotation and when used incorrectly by paddling along the side of the hull it will knife under the kayak. You must have a good rotated forward stroke for this paddle. When you use it correctly it really likes to track off to the side very nicely. It is a very large 595 x 183mm blade and 36 mm deep with a high twist of 18 degrees and medium catch that grabs, no matter the placement.  Sprint paddles for the strong and fit paddlers. You will know if this paddle is for you.  Comes with a Full Carbon Race blade.  2 Options for the shaft are 100% Carbon and 60% Carbon

 

Maxpaddle M357

…the Hank McGregor Special

Large size, aggressive teardrop. The World Champion’s favourite. This blade was developed specifically for Hank McGregor. This blade is recommended for elite or very fit paddlers, or for those who are over 85kg’s and very strong paddlers. Blades are 560 x 165 mm and 33 mm deep.  Comes with a Full Carbon Race, Mid Carbon Race blade, Carbon Kevlar, Kevlar and ALU Tex Silver Glass. 5 Options for the shaft are 100% Carbon, 40% Carbon, 60% Carbon, Endura and 100% Glass

 

Maxpaddle Flyer Mid Wing

The Mid size Flyer has been designed off the larger Flyer to allow the paddle to be used for many more purposes than it was allowed to be. It has the highest twist of the mid wing paddle range of almost (22% more than any other blade) It won’t cavitate as easily at a high cadence like a lot of other paddles. I have found this paddle very easy to get use to and find it extremely good in moving water like the ocean and white water.  You must have a fairly good rotated forward stroke for this paddle. When you use it correctly it really likes to track off to the side very nicely. It is a medium size 460 x 165mm blade and 36 mm deep with a high twist of 18 degrees and medium catch that grabs, no matter the placement. The best Hi-Tech paddle we have ever built.  Comes with a Full Carbon Race, Mid Carbon Race blade, Carbon Kevlar, Kevlar and ALU Tex Silver Glass.  5 Options for the shaft are 100% Carbon, 40% Carbon, 60% Carbon, Endura and 100% Glass

 

Maxpaddle M33

This blade has a Medium size catch. It has often been compared to the Epic Mid wing. This blades was designed in early 2007 with the help of Hank McGregor. Hank McGregor 2006 Surf ski World Cup winner and Clint Pretorius 2006 Molokai winner both had input into the testing of the proto types. Shortly after its inception it was put in the hands of a promising young Lady paddler Bianca Bevitt who went on to win SA marathon K1 and K2 Champs in her age group. It is a very easy paddle to get used to and most find it very enjoyable to paddle with. Size 535 x 155 x 39 deep.  Comes with a Full Carbon Race, Mid Carbon Race blade, Carbon Kevlar, Kevlar and ALU Tex Silver Glass.  5 Options for the shaft are 100% Carbon, 40% Carbon, 60% Carbon, Endura and 100% Glass. 

 

Maxpaddle J-Tech

The J-Tech is avery well balance paddle and is suitable for river & surf ski paddling but also has very good Sprint capabilities. Smooth catch, excellent pull-through and smooth easy release on the exit. Excellent in moving water, & is known to be a very good alround paddle. Size of 490cmx164cm.  Comes with a Full Carbon Race, Mid Carbon Race blade, Carbon Kevlar, Kevlar and ALU Tex Silver Glass.  5 Options for the shaft are 100% Carbon, 40% Carbon, 60% Carbon, Endura and 100% Glass