{"product_id":"oak-orchard-osprey-kayak-paddle-carbon","title":"Oak Orchard Osprey Kayak Paddle, carbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Carbon Osprey has mid size blades for that perfect blend of power and smooth handling. There's plenty of surface area for quick maneuvering but not so much to make paddling seem like work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Carbon Osprey is designed for touring, it covers a distance quietly and efficiently.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-piece carbon shaft design is snug fitting and trouble free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing-Pin ferrule design offers variable feather angles with easy operation and NO wiggle at the connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsprey blades are ultra light and maintenance free. Carbon shaft is light weight, sturdy and has excellent balance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYou'll notice the Grip zone on our medium-sized shaft is oval shaped for all day comfort and less hand fatigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOsprey paddle with black carbon\/nylon blades and a 2pc. charcoal grey carbon fiber shaft.  Shaft diameter: medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis paddle is Made in USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlades: 18.5\" x 6.7\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: about 27 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Sizing Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e  220cm size is popular for narrow kayaks. 230cm is popular for most general kayaks, 240cm is better for wider rec kayaks. 240cm size is also popular for the Next and other slender Pack style solo canoes. \u003ci\u003eOur 260cm size Double Blade is perfect for any paddler in other canoes OR the wider fishing kayaks with Hi\/Lo seats.\u003c\/i\u003e Fishing kayaks such as NuCanoe Frontier, Unlimited or Bonafide ss107, ss127 with even more width and\/OR an extra high seat use the 275cm size.  \u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe don't like adjustable length paddles since that type of connection always makes the paddle heavier, cost more \u003cu\u003eand\u003c\/u\u003e less reliable... Plus, if your paddle is already properly sized for your craft, there's no need to make it longer or shorter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 2-piece design is lighter weight since this version uses a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProven Reliable\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e King-Pin connection with variable feather angle settings.  \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaddler height and paddling technique can be factors to consider when choosing your paddle length, but the width of your craft is even more important to keep in mind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 220cm, 230cm or 240cm Length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak Orchard Canoe","offers":[{"title":"220cm","offer_id":39909387632676,"sku":"OOC\/PAD\/KAY\/OSPCF220-4792","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230cm","offer_id":39942247022628,"sku":"OOC\/PAD\/KAY\/OSPCF230-4792","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240cm","offer_id":39942247055396,"sku":"OOC\/PAD\/KAY\/OSPCF240-4792","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/files\/Osprey-carbon.jpg?v=1784763500","url":"https:\/\/oakorchardcanoe.com\/products\/oak-orchard-osprey-kayak-paddle-carbon","provider":"Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}