Panenka Paddle arrived.

[Izzetafox]

I woke up this afternoon ( on nights, not lazy ), and my new paddle from the Czech Republic had arrived arrived. I had decided I needed a slightly longer paddle to go with the Jackson Cuda and Jan Liska (Zoidberg)recommended one from Panenka Paddles.
Panenka may not be a brand well known in the UK but they have an established reputation in the Czech Republic and Jan has dealt with them through his business for some time.

So, the paddle. It is a two piece 230cm paddle and weighs in at a keen 729gms.



This is the Panenka Challenge, with carbon shaft and blades.







It is jointed with the popular Allen Key style lock and markings for a 0 to 60 degree feather.



Panenka's brochure describes the paddle as:

'Exclusive paddle for sea kayaking and lake touring. Light and durable. Takes you all around the coast.

The blades are constructed using 'Prepreg technology'. ' The prepreg technology is a process in which carbon fabric is pre-impregnated in advance and pressurized during manufacturing. Asa result the end product is lighter because less epoxy resin is used. Therefore paddles using the technology are up to 30% lighter and stiffer than regular carbon fibre blades.'

One point raised in a previous thread about another brand was light showing throw the blades. I can positively confirm that when held up to bright sunshine NO holes were visible!


Panenka do a range of paddles but the Challenge looks best suited for our needs. It comes from 190-230 cm and can be straight or double torque in certain sizes and one or two pieces. The great thing is the prices. Straight €166, torque €195 that equals £136 to £160. Very competitive prices for a full carbon paddle like this.

Anyone wanting price lists or a brochure let me know. I will be at Llangorse in March and you can have a try.

Here is a link to the Panenka Paddles web site.


www.panenka-paddles.cz/en/produkty/kayak-paddles/sea-kayaks/challenge




Terry

[philpot]

Got to say Terry, they look the business. I will have a look at the web site later because my Lendal paddle is going to have to go as they will not be long enough for the Big Rig although the Torqeedo will do most of the work so perhaps I can get away with mine which are adjustable in length and pitch. Time will tell.

It will be very interesting to see how you find them, judging by the shape they are for shallow angle paddling I assume.

Phil

[greygoose]

I looked at the pictures and thought you had put socks on the paddles you'll have to have a knitted scarf to match Terry !
Seariously they look just what you need for the higher seating of the cuda, should save you over stretching to get the paddle in right, all you need is a change in the weather to try them now !lol

[Izzetafox]

Don't mention the weather!

[Izzetafox]

Just to clarify the 'clamp' system.

I only had a quick look at the paddle when I received it then yesterday whilst preparing for a trip tomorrow I saw that the is a 'trigger' type of clamp.

If you look at the last photo in the preview you will see the bolt, below this id a plastic flip up section. Simply open the trigger to join or seperate the two sections and push down again to secure them together.

No need for any Allen key. Apologies for the confusion. Yet another of my senior moment...( flaming tablets! )

Terry