Description
Our new Carbon Speedster 81 racing blade 86, with a 29mm shaft integrates a parallel edge outline that gives racers a quick and precise catch. Its edge outline also helps release, allowing for a faster motion through the water. The outline of the Speedster blade is perfect for sprint racing, downwind runs, and long-distance paddling.
Blade outline of the 100% Carbon Speedster 81
The outline of the Speedster blade is perfect for sprint racing, downwind runs and long-distance paddling – and isTy Judson‘s blade of choice.
Carbon Speedster 81 Specs:
- Blade Area: 81in² or 522cm²
- Length: 210 cm
- Shaft/blade angle 10°
- UD Carbon stringer
- HDC CNC cut PVC Core, lightweight with minimal resin
- Pre-molded carbon next for maximum strength
- Full ABS rail around the blade edge for durability
- Laminated with eco-friendly bio-resin
Weight
With just 435 grams, these are our lightest full-diameter paddles. The RDM version of this paddle weighs 10 grams less with its reduced diameter shaft, resulting in a total weight of 425 grams.
Carbon Speedster 81 or RDM (Reduced Diameter Shaft)?
NSP paddles come with a standard diameter of 29 mm, which we have found to be the perfect fit for most paddlers, by a very large margin. These standard diameter paddles will work in all paddling conditions that you can participate in. We recognize that a select group of paddlers prefers a reduced diameter though, which is why we created the Carbon Speedster Fixed 81 RDM (Reduced Diameter). Designed with the same strength- and flexing characteristics as the 29mm version, the 26 mm shaft is perfect for kids, women, or athletes with smaller hands.
When handling carbon high-performance products, NSP recommends the use of appropriately padded bags.
How to cut a carbon paddle
Finding out the perfect length and cutting your high-performance carbon fiber paddle shaft to length can be slightly daunting the first time, which is why we created an extensive blog for paddlers looking to learn more about cutting and gluing their paddle themselves. We also edited a basic video you can watch from your phone.
