Odachi 1 Piece Bent Shaft

[ oh - da - chee ] - The cavalry sword of the samurai. Designed specifically for racing as it was for battle.

Designed from the ground up specifically for downriver and creek races.  As race courses are increasingly set on harder and harder runs, we want to ensure that going fast doesn’t mean worrying about your paddle.  

• With an increased blade to shaft offset, this blade forward design gives a more powerful catch and more verticality through the power phase.
• Greater dihedral to stabilize powerful forward strokes through turbulent conditions.
• Long blade length provides greater leverage.
• Race-inspired blade tip. Symmetrical shape for more surface area and more efficiency when matching a more vertical race stroke. Subtle scoop for more purchase.
• Along with carbon bent and straight shafts, we’ve optimized materials and manufacturing techniques to obtain lower weight, remain strong and provide a comfortable flex. Less fatigue on your body overall, for the longer races.
• Because you still hit rocks when you go fast, Dynel® edging is highly abrasion and impact resistant. Protecting the fine-tuned carbon blades from the elements.
• NOTE. The design features that make this paddle fast also create a unique feel in your hands. Bracing and rolling are different. With our proven River Running line up to round out your quiver, we did not intend the Odachi to be an all-around paddle.
• Although our Ultimate performance paddles are far and away our best paddling, their unique design characteristics and materials do not make them our most impact-resistant. Look to our Premium paddles for the highest impact resistance.

The Odachi is an advanced/race paddle; its unique design characteristics make it light and fast.  Please look at our Premium Fiberglass paddles, such as the Surge, to handle more abuse.

Shaft Option: Bent
Pieces: 1 Piece
Weight Grams: 1022g.
Weight Ounces: 36oz. 
Blade Surface Area: 735 cm2
Blade Length x Width:  49cm x 20.5cm