Canadian Open Canoes

Valkyrie Craft:

Canoes and Classic Boats

Choice of paddle length for Canadian canoes
Choice of a canoe paddle depends mainly on your height and partly on your position in the boat. Paddling solo or in the stern is more comfortable with a longer paddle while paddling in the bow is often more comfortable with a shorter paddle.
There are a number of slightly different ways to decide on the best length but a well established rule of thumb is to choose a paddle with a total length that would reach from the ground up to a point mid way between the breast line and the collar bone.
Another rough guide is to kneel down and hold your right arm out so that it is parallel to the ground. This is the length of the paddle from the handle to the paddle neck.

Carlisle Laminated Beavertail

· This 8" wide beavertail shape paddle made of laminated Basswood, this paddle is light and easy to handle.

· Epoxy reinforced tip for durability

· Comfortable contoured handle

Sizes: 54, 57, 60, 63”0&63"

£49.00 inc vat

Carlisle Laminated Scout

· The scout is a version of the Voyager paddle, and is ideal for general recreational use.

· Made entirely of laminated Basswood.

· Epoxy reinforced tip for durability

· Comfortable contoured handle

Sizes: 54, 57, 60, 63”0

£49.00 inc vat

C80 Junior - Ainsworth

- Perfect for the junior paddler looking to enter the world of canoeing, will take endless abuse
- Flat ABS plastic construction
- Black blade with comfortable 'T' grip

Weight: 850g
Sizes: 120,125,130,135,140, 145 cm

High tensile Alloy shaft

£22.00 inc vat

C100 All Round - Ainsworth

- Designed for the canoe fanatic looking for a light, durable blade
- Polyurethane construction gives buoyancy for maximum paddling efficiency
- Comfortable 'T' grip designed specifically by a member of the US national canoe squad
- Composite or high-tensile alloy shaft available

- Uncut paddles in stock that can be cut to suit your personal need

Weight: 850g
Sizes: 120.125.130.135.140.145,150,155,160,165 cm. & uncut

High tensile Alloy shaft
£40.00 inc vat

Carlisle - Plastic Economy/ starter paddle

Lightweight and durable, this is the perfect all-purpose paddle. An 8" X 20" blade adds power to your stroke. A tempered-aluminium shaft with a 13" HDPE grip for sure handling. Blade and T-grip are moulded of high impact polypropylene

£20.00 inc vat

Carlisle Ausable - Wooden Economy/ starter paddle

This durable, laminated paddle is utility grade but inexpensive, making it an excellent beginner paddle or spare.

Blade Material: wood
Shaft Material: wood
Lengths: (in.) 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72
Weight: 28 oz. (60")

Blade Color: natural
Shaft Color: natural

£22.00 inc vat

Choice of paddle length for Kayaking

Choosing the best paddle length for a kayak is very dependant on the style of boat and type of paddling you take part in. A wider boat or a trip covering a long distance with a slow paddle rate will be more comfortable with a longer paddle. Narrow boats can be paddled comfortably with a shorter paddle and high output sprint paddling can also benefit from a shorter paddle and a more upright style.

As a general guide paddlers height under 5' 4" use a 215-220cm paddle; 5' 4" to 6' use a 220-230cm paddle; and over 6' use 230-250cm.

N90 Junior - Ainsworth

- Scaled down N100 for lighter or younger paddlers
- Smaller shaft diameter, oval profile on the control side
- Black high-tensile alloy shaft

Feather Angle: 45 deg.
Weight: 1100g
Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 195, 197.5, 200

£49.00 inc vat

N100 All Round - Ainsworth

- Intermediate blade made from tough nylon
- Spooned blade with dihedral for stability
- A popular paddle in centres, clubs and for private use

Feather Angle: 45 deg
Weight: 1350g
Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 192.5, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205

High Tensile Alloy Shaft
£55.00 inc vat

N102 Asymmetric - Ainsworth

- Offers all the design features of the N100 All Round
- Asymmetric blades drain faster for efficient paddling and speed

Feather Angle: 60 deg.
Weight: 1350g
Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 192.5, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205

High Tensile Alloy Shaft
£55.00 inc vat

Glass / Epoxy
composite shaft
£62.00 inc vat

N104 Sidekick - Ainsworth

- designed for the white water paddler
- drop sided blade to maximise power strokes
- hard wearing nylon blades

Feather Angle: 60 deg.
Weight: 1350g
Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 192.5, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205

High Tensile Alloy Shaft
£55.00 inc vat

K106 Racing - Ainsworth

- Designed specifically to move water fast, in either racing or touring conditions
- Large, floaty 'teardrop' shaped blades with fine edges to conserve paddler energy
- Standard glass or carbon kevlar shaft with drip rings

Feather Angle: 60 deg
Weight Standard: 1095g Super Light: 945g
Sizes: 210, 215, 217.5, 220, 222.5, 225, 230

Standard Glass
£120.00 inc vat

Canadian Canoe Accessories

Caned Canoe Seats

- Classic caned seats using pre-woven cane material
- Solid ash

- Strong construction using 25 x 30mm cross section
- Pin nailed mortise and tenon joints

- Cane keeper channel reinforced with ash strip for increased longevity

These seats are constructed in our workshop with a focus on durability. They are rugged and strong and the caned material is a plastic developed to look like natural cane but to last.

Seats can be made to your specifications if required. Extra wide seats and lightweight seats can also be produced

£45.00

Webbed Canoe Seats

- Strong 50mm webbing material
- Solid ash

- Strong construction using 25 x 30mm cross section
- Pin nailed mortise and tenon joints

These seats are constructed in our workshop with a focus on durability.

Seats can be made to your specifications if required. Extra wide seats and lightweight seats can also be produced

£30.00

Carrying Yoke

- Shaped solid Ash
- Strong construction - 95 x 20mm cross section
- Each yoke is cut for maximum boat width

These yokes are of a strong construction and will probably outlast your canoe!

£20.00

Kneeling Thwart Kit

- Solid Ash
- Strong construction - 95 x 20mm cross section
- Each Thwart is cut for maximum boat width

Kit includes the thwart, two gunnel hanging block cut to 45 degrees, and two stainless steel bolts with nuts and washers

Angles other than 45 degrees can be produced if preferred.

These thwarts are of a strong construction and will probably outlast your canoe!

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£25.00

· This 8" wide beavertail shape paddle made of laminated Basswood, this paddle is light and easy to handle.

· Epoxy reinforced tip for durability

· Comfortable contoured handle

Sizes: 54, 57, 60, 63”0&63"

· The scout is a version of the Voyager paddle, and is ideal for general recreational use.

· Made entirely of laminated Basswood.

· Epoxy reinforced tip for durability

· Comfortable contoured handle

Sizes: 54, 57, 60, 63”0

- Perfect for the junior paddler looking to enter the world of canoeing, will take endless abuse - Flat ABS plastic construction - Black blade with comfortable 'T' grip Weight: 850g Sizes: 120,125,130,135,140, 145 cm

- Designed for the canoe fanatic looking for a light, durable blade - Polyurethane construction gives buoyancy for maximum paddling efficiency - Comfortable 'T' grip designed specifically by a member of the US national canoe squad - Composite or high-tensile alloy shaft available

- Uncut paddles in stock that can be cut to suit your personal need Weight: 850g Sizes: 120.125.130.135.140.145,150,155,160,165 cm. & uncut

Lightweight and durable, this is the perfect all-purpose paddle. An 8" X 20" blade adds power to your stroke. A tempered-aluminium shaft with a 13" HDPE grip for sure handling. Blade and T-grip are moulded of high impact polypropylene

- Scaled down N100 for lighter or younger paddlers - Smaller shaft diameter, oval profile on the control side - Black high-tensile alloy shaft Feather Angle: 45 deg. Weight: 1100g Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 195, 197.5, 200

- Intermediate blade made from tough nylon - Spooned blade with dihedral for stability - A popular paddle in centres, clubs and for private use Feather Angle: 45 deg Weight: 1350g Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 192.5, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205

- Offers all the design features of the N100 All Round - Asymmetric blades drain faster for efficient paddling and speed Feather Angle: 60 deg. Weight: 1350g Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 192.5, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205

- designed for the white water paddler - drop sided blade to maximise power strokes - hard wearing nylon blades Feather Angle: 60 deg. Weight: 1350g Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 192.5, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205

- Perfect for the junior paddler looking to enter the world of canoeing, will take endless abuse
- Flat ABS plastic construction
- Black blade with comfortable 'T' grip

Weight: 850g
Sizes: 120,125,130,135,140, 145 cm

- Designed for the canoe fanatic looking for a light, durable blade
- Polyurethane construction gives buoyancy for maximum paddling efficiency
- Comfortable 'T' grip designed specifically by a member of the US national canoe squad
- Composite or high-tensile alloy shaft available

- Uncut paddles in stock that can be cut to suit your personal need

Weight: 850g
Sizes: 120.125.130.135.140.145,150,155,160,165 cm. & uncut

- Scaled down N100 for lighter or younger paddlers
- Smaller shaft diameter, oval profile on the control side
- Black high-tensile alloy shaft

Feather Angle: 45 deg.
Weight: 1100g
Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 195, 197.5, 200

- Intermediate blade made from tough nylon
- Spooned blade with dihedral for stability
- A popular paddle in centres, clubs and for private use

Feather Angle: 45 deg
Weight: 1350g
Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 192.5, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205

- Offers all the design features of the N100 All Round
- Asymmetric blades drain faster for efficient paddling and speed

Feather Angle: 60 deg.
Weight: 1350g
Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 192.5, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205

- designed for the white water paddler
- drop sided blade to maximise power strokes
- hard wearing nylon blades

Feather Angle: 60 deg.
Weight: 1350g
Sizes: 180, 185, 190, 192.5, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205