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VE Explorer Glass

Touring and Sea Kayaking Premium Paddle

High-angle, British manufactured sea/touring paddle. Featuring a variable length shaft (carbon or glass) and glass blades.

VE Explorer

VE Explorer Glass Paddle Adjustable Shaft
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VE Explorer Glass


VE paddles have always been manufactured in the UK, and the Explorer Glass Paddle is no exception. Glass blades provide a nice combination of strength vs weight at a cheaper price-point over full carbon blades. The blade shape on these paddles is best suited for high-angle paddlers looking for a powerful paddle that can be used on coastal alongside inland waters. The dihedral blade face, combines with a slightly down-turned blade provides a nice catch and power when required.


AThe Explorer Glass sits on a 2-part paddle shaft, which not only can be adjusted to various feathers to suit the paddling styler, it can also be adjusted in length to suit the conditions and paddlers individual requirements. The shaft has a slight squash on either side, so it fits comfortably in the hand, and is available in either carbon-fibre or glass-fibre. The locking device on the shaft, is an alloy clamp which has proven strong and reliable throughout the VE range. The glass shaft provides slightly more flex, and is kinder on the joints, whereas the carbon shaft is very stiff, and transfers more power through the stroke for higher performance.


There are three blade sizes available on the VE Explorer paddle. The Small (615cm sq) is best suited for junior and smaller paddlers, looking for a fast stoke rate and less fatigue over distance. The Standard (mid) sized blade size is by far the most popular (650cm sq), and a great all-round paddle suitable for most users. The Explorer is also available with a large (685cm sq) blade for powerful paddlers wanting instant acceleration, and the ability to crank up the power when required. Particularly when rock-hopping or surfing. We aim to keep the Standard Blade size on the shelf, with Small and Large Blade Sizes are available to order - please contact us for current lead times.

Key Features

  • Carbon or Glass shaft options.
  • Adjustable length shaft (10cm variation).
  • Infinite feather adjustments.
  • Squashed shaft at grip point.
  • Leverlock joint system.
  • Supplied with removable drip rings.
  • Manufactured in the UK.

Spec:

  • Shaft Diameter: 30.6 mm
  • Weight: standard blade, 210-220 cm, glass 2-piece shaft 1084 g
  • standard blade, 210-220 cm, carbon 2-piece shaft 1056g
  • Blade Surface Area: 615cm² (Small), 650 cm² (Standard) and 685cm² (Large).

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Delivery

Nationwide delivery available for the VE Explorer Glass. The price for delivery will be shown in the website basket prior to checkout. For full details on delivery please see: Delivery Information


Click & Collect - Stores Nationwide

Nationwide Click & Collect available for the VE Explorer Glass. Collection for orders placed online can be made from any of our Canoe Shops UK Stores. For full details on our Click & Collect service, please see: Nationwide Click & Collect

For further help and information about the VE Explorer Glass, please call us on 01925 818437