Have you noticed that many Aleut paddles are long and narrow? This is not due to material limitations, but because Eskimos often paddled in high wind conditions. The so dubbed Wind Swift combines Aleut features with some more modern European concepts to create a paddle that is excellent in high winds and still delivers a healthy amount of paddle power for all but the most demanding conditions. Another major advantage to this style of paddle is kindness to joints and muscles. If you do not paddle frequently or already have joint and muscle issues, you will love how you feel after a day of paddling with the Wind Swift.

Blade Dimensions: 18" x 5"

Surface Area: 75 sq. in.

Weight: 27.7 oz (220cm); 28.8 oz (230cm); 30.2 oz (240cm)

Swift paddles represent the ultimate in simplicity, light weight and durability achieved through a combination of technologies developed over 36 years. Swift paddle blades are constructed from multiple layers of aircraft glass and other specialized fibers. The complex laminate is vacuum bagged using high strength resins and heat to produce a blade that is stiff, strong and yet very lightweight. Combined with an ovaled graphite shaft and the Feather Lock Adjustable Ferrule System, the asymmetrical blade moves smoothly through the water with each powerful but efficient stroke.

Click on the image above for more info on the Feather Lock Adjustable Ferrule System.