Sprint/Marathon Paddles
Sprint: Brača I - Extra Light
Stocked sizes: 775cm, 790cm & 805cm
Avail via special order: Extra Light 820cm & 840cm as well as Carbon 100 & Marathon layup in all sizes.
The Brača I is the world's first commerciallly produced 'tear-drop' design, now the most widely used wing paddle shape. It is the weapon of choice for sprint champions the world over. It is designed to facilitate application of power in the beginning (catch) and in the middle of the stroke, enabling the “ultimate” forward stroke. The Extra Light layup consists of a 100% carbon cloth blended with a core material to give superior stiffness for reduced weight compared to the previous full carbon 100 layup of this paddle.
Pricing:
Carbon 100 / Marathon layups $795
Extra Light layup $825
Shop Braca I here
Marathon: Brača IV - Extra Light
Stocked sizes: 635cm, 670cm, 705cm, 720cm 735cm, 765cm
Avail via special order: 610cm, 750cm
The Brača IV is one of our most popular models here in Australia. It has the same shape as its bigger brother, the Braca I, but the range of smaller blade sizes make this suit a wide range of paddlers and are a great option for marathon racers as well as female sprinters. 735cm2 and 765cm2 are the most commonly purchased blade sizes in this model paired with a 4KAL shaft. These blades can also be paired with a 19KAL shaft for ocean ski use. We also stock smaller sizes of this paddle for junior/youth paddlers transitioning up from a Micro Evo II.
Pricing:
Adjustable paddle: $825
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Marathon: Brača XI Van Dusen - Extra Light
The Brača XI Van Dusen '92 is the newest addition to the Brača-Sport paddle line. It was originally designed by Ted Van Dusen in 1992 after three years of development and testing. The blade has a special twisted tear-drop shape which facilitates a powerful catch and clean exit. It's movement through the water is different from other Brača-Sport blades, paddlers report increased stability in rough conditons due to the stronger catch. The Van Dusen is fast becoming a popular choice for marathon paddlers particularly in the 760cm2 sizing.
Pricing:
Adjustable paddle: $825
Shop Braca XI here
Stocked sizes: 635cm, 705cm, 720cm 735cm, 775cm, 795cm
Avail via special order: 610cm, 805cm, 815cm 835cm
Smaller Racers: Brača Micro Evo II
This paddle is identical in shape to the Brača I and Brača IV teardop but with proportionally smaller blade size specifically designed to fit smaller physiques. Its hybrid carbon/fiberglass construction enables absorption of impact from each paddle stroke, thereby reducing shock on the shoulders, elbows and wrists and ultimately decreasing common kayak injuries.
It is available in either a 635cm or 610cm blade and for juniors is paired with a 5K (hybrid 50% carbon, 50% fibreglass) shaft for taking knocks from younger paddlers, or can be combined with a 21K full carbon shaft for smaller adult paddlers.
Pricing:
Fixed length junior paddle: $495
Adjustable junior paddle: $595
Adjustable light paddle with 21K shaft upgrade: $674
Shop Braca Micro Evo II here
