Blade Materials Material Color Description Powaflex Plain and multicolored Severe Dihedral Polyultimate plastic. Strong vertical rib on back. Nylon 6 (N6) White and occaisonally others Fiberglass reinforced Nylon 6. No rib on the face of the blade. The back has a spine. Poly. Pro Ribbed (P.Pro) White, red, yellow, blue Fiberglass reinforced polypropylene. The face of this rugged blade has a fine rib and the back has a rigid spine. Nylon 12 Ribbed Thin (N12R, Thin) Black, white and occaisonally others Same ribbed blade face a rigid spine as the Poly Pro. Material is fiberglass reinforced Nylon 12. Its tougher, lighter, and thinner in cross-section. More expensive and a little more flexible than the Poly Pro. Carbon Nylon 12 Ribbed Thin (CN12T) Black This is a state-of-the-art material for modern paddle blades. Carbon-fiber reinforced Nylon 12 gives a super-light, ultra-stiff, ultra-rugged blade which, when matched with your choice of shaft will give the finest service and pride of ownership and performance. Carbon Nylon 12 Dihedral (CN12DIA) Black Carbon-fiber reinforced Nylon 12 blade. No rib on the face and a "softer" spine on the back. Thicker in cross-section and although a little heavier when first picked up, the balance of the blade in-use is superb, and the ruggedness second to none. Given serious and extreme use, this blade will not let you down. White-water and general purpose use. Carbon Composite Black Carbon-fiber woven blade. No rib on the face and a spine on the back. Extremely thin in cross-section and very light weight. Blade material equivalent to our wing blades, but for touring use. Wings Black Carbon-fiber epoxy wings in three sizes. The most popular we have for simplicity is designated "medium". We also have small and large on occaision. Please call for availability.   Blade Materials Blade Shapes Carbon Blades Wing Blades Shaft Materials   Shafts Types YAK-LOK Connector Contact D.A.M. Bargain Paddles Return To Top Blade Shapes The paddle shapes below can be manufactured in any of the materials described above except carbon composite. Note that the powaflex material available only in two shapes: the symetrical shape shown below and a similar asymetrical version (not shown). Powaflex Entry Level, Sit-on-top     NACA-Small White-water, Rodeo     NACA Large White-water, Rodeo     Kinetic White-water, Surf     Teardrop White-water, Surf, Squirt     CS White-water, Surf, Slalom     Petal Touring, Cruising, Sea kayaking, Sit-on-top     Roamer Touring, Cruising, Sea kayaking     RTF Race, Training, Fitness, Crusing, Sea kayaking, sit-on-top       Blade Materials Blade Shapes Carbon Blades Wing Blades Shaft Materials   Shafts Types YAK-LOK Connector Contact D.A.M. Bargain Paddles Return To Top DB Design Carbon Composite Touring Blades Carbon composite is lightweight, strong and has a superb look. It makes a beautiful touring paddle. Blades are available in four shapes shown below to suit all types of paddlers, their requirements and various touring conditions. Petal: The Carbon weave Petal is the smallest area touring blade we offer. The smaller, less brawny paddler will appreciate the petal as being smooth and efficient without straining. It is all a perfect choice for all abilities on long/extended trips. Applications: Touring, Cruising, Sea kayaking, Sit-on-top. L=20", W=5-7/8" Roamer: The Roamer is one of ourmost popular choices for those who prefer longer tours paddling for an hour or more. Slightly smaller in area and less stressful on the shoulder than the RTF. Applications: Touring, Cruising, Sea kayaking. L=20", W=6-3/8"   GCT: The Carbon weave GCT is similar to the Roamer except for a slightly more rounded edge for a slightly smoother entry. This also an excellent blade for longer tours. Applications: Touring, Cruising, Sea kayaking. L=20", W=6-3/8" RTF: The carbon-weave RTF is our largest area blade for those big strong folk. This blade delivers a good workout. Applications: Race, Training, Fitness, Crusing, Sea kayaking, Sit-on-top. L=20", W=7-1/2"     Blade Materials Blade Shapes Carbon Blades Wing Blades Shaft Materials   Shafts Types YAK-LOK Connector Contact D.A.M. Bargain Paddles Return To Top DB Design Carbon Composite Wing Paddles We now have three sizes of carbon fiber wing paddles. For simplicity we call them: small, medium and large. These high quality, efficient function beautifully in action. They are of proven shape and are used by novices, throught intermediates up to international class paddlers. Most of our wing paddles are sold on NKCT shafts in combination with the YAK-LOK joint system which gives variable feather and seven centimeters of length adjustment. The majority of users choose the "medium" with larger, stronger paddlers opting for "large". Ladies, juniors and smaller people appreciate the "small" size blade. We can fabricate lengths from 204-211 up to 218-225 centimeters. Without doubt the majority of paddlers choose the 213-220 length. All our Wings have 'indexes' on the control hand side of the shaft and 'heat-shrink' grips on both left and right hand side. Small "Wing" Long distance cruising & Racing. L=17-3/4", W=5-7/8"     Medium "Wing" Long distance cruising & Racing. L=19", W=6-3/8"     Larg "Wing" Long distance cruising & Racing. L=20", W=7"       Blade Materials Blade Shapes Carbon Blades Wing Blades Shaft Materials   Shafts Types YAK-LOK Connector Contact D.A.M. Bargain Paddles Return To Top   Shafts Material Pieces Description Fiberglass 1, 2, variable Our basic super quality consistent-standard shaft. Perfect for all types of cruising. An excellent in function and economy shaft for use through all disciplines where price becomes a dominant factor. Fiberglass Junior (Thin) 1 or 2 As Fiberglass - slightly smaller in diameter than adult shafts. Also available in NKCT Carbon. Carbon NKCT 1, 2, variable Our favorite (cruising) light, medium stiffness economical carbon shaft matching perfectly with cruising shape blades (also available in Junior (thin) in NKCT - piece only). HPS 1, 2, variable Top of the line Kevlar carbon. The toughest. The best. For the discriminating paddler who simply demands the finest paddle available. Carbon E 1 Very tough, yet economical carbon/fiberglass shaft particularly suited to surf and white-water use. Carbon G2F 1 Carbon light, stiff and rugged. Super high quality performance product. Yak-lok 2 variable Variable feather (left or right, 0 to 90 degrees) and variable length (up to 6 centimeter adjustment) 2 3/8 inch Fiberglass R shaft. Most popular with cruisers and sea-kayakers, it is fast becoming popular with sprinters and marathon racers in Europe. The ability to adjust to suit the conditions having the obvious merits.   Blade Materials Blade Shapes Carbon Blades Wing Blades Shaft Materials   Shafts Types YAK-LOK Connector Contact D.A.M. Bargain Paddles Return To Top Shafts and Connectors F/G Shaft Material: Fiberglass     NKCT Shaft Material: Carbon weave     HPS-Shaft Material: Carbon-Kevlar     Accessories Blade-ring & Drip-ring     Standard Grip Stnd. indicator - smooth cover     High Grip Large indicator - friction cover     One Piece Shafts F/G, NKCT, HPS     2-Piece Shaft Button Connector     Variable Shaft Yak-Lok Connection       Blade Materials Blade Shapes Carbon Blades Wing Blades Shaft Materials   Shafts Types YAK-LOK Connector Contact D.A.M. Baragin Paddles Return To Top YAK-LOK Variable Feather, Variable Length Paddle/Shaft System Finally a positive "every-time' paddle shaft locking system for variable length/feather paddles. Used by ICF International Championship team members. The YAK-LOK system had been through an exhaustive live development program in heavy and abusive use under freshwater and saltwater conditions. YAK-LOK Nut     YAK-LOK Spigot     YAK-LOK Extended     YAK-LOK Closed     YAK-LOK Components All components are anodized aluminum. The main body is permanently glued to one side of the split shaft at the center. It has a series of dirt-releasing threads which recieve the nut. The main body also has two stainless steel pins on which the collett locates. The collet fits onto the main body locating on the two pins and surrounded by the nut. The spigot is permanently glued onto the opposite side of the split shaft. The spigot slides into the collett and can be rotated and positioned in the collett to set extension distance and feather. The nut is then tightened down compressing the collett into the main body and onto the spigot to secure the settings. When setting up your new paddle: Put the collett into the main body aligning the slot onto the stainless steel pins. Screw the nut onto the main body - do not tighten. Slide the shaft with the spigot into the collet shaft. Adjust for length and feather. Tighten the nut. Do not overtighten - the system is very efficient!! When taking the paddle apart, loosen nut 1-2 times - no more! Leave the nut on the main body when disassembled. When finished using, rinse with fresh water.   Blade Materials Blade Shapes Carbon Blades Wing Blades Shaft Materials   Shafts Types YAK-LOK Connector Contact D.A.M. Bargain Paddles Return To Top   Paddle Bargain Shop Watch this space to see what we are selling out of our demonstration stock. This is the place to find a great bargain. Blade Material Blade Shape Shaft Material Shaft Length Feather Retail Price Bargain Price Powaflex Gray Sym 1 pc 230 70 $90.00 $72.00 Powaflex Teal Sym 2 pc 225 70 $90.00 $72.00 Powaflex Purple Sym 1 pc 220 70 $90.00 $72.00 N6 White Asym F/G 1pc 224 70 $118.00 $95.00 Polypro White ECT F/G 1 pc 222 70 $135.00 $108.00 Polypro White GCT F/G 1 pc 220 75 $135.00 $108.00 Polypro Yellow RTF F/G 2 pc 220 70 $161.00 $129.00 Polypro Red Petal F/G 1pc 222 70 $135.00 $108.00 N12 Black Roamer NKCT 1pc 225 65 $199.00 $135.00 N12 Black Roamer NKCT 1pc 220 70 $199.00 $135.00 N12 Black Petal NKCT 1pc 222 70 $199.00 $135.00 N12 White RTF E-Carb 1pc 198 45 $199.00 $135.00 Carbon N12 Black Petal NKCT Thin 1pc 220 70 $172.00 $215.00 Carbon N12 Black RTF NKCT 2pc 220 70 $288.00 $230.00 Carbon Composite Roamer NKCT 2pc 220 70 $295.00 $236.00   Blade Materials Blade Shapes Carbon Blades Wing Blades Shaft Materials   Shafts Types YAK-LOK Connector Bargain Paddles Contact D.A.M. Return To Top   For all sales contact Danny Broadhurst of Dam Good Gear at (631) 445-5281 (10am till 3pm) or (631) 281-6650 (evenings) or e-mail DBDANDDGG@aol.com.   Copyright 1995 by SKSA-Ltd. All rights reserved.