Product Description
Order the Stingray 2" shorter from the chart length or your normal length
Blade width 9 3/4"" (24cm)
Blade angle 12 degree
Blade size area 65 sq/in
Overall weight 12 ounces (396 g)
Blade width 11.5" (29cm)
Blade angle 12 degree
Blade size area 72 sq/in (465 sq/cm)
Overall weight 12 ounces (340 g)
Blade width 11 3/4" (29.8cm)
Blade angle 12 degree
Blade size area 79 sq/in
Overall weight 14 ounces (453 g)
The Stingray is a revolutionary new shape that will change the paddling world as we know it. The blade is only 10 inches long (25cm) which is half the length of most traditional blades, the reduced blade length reduces the catch and exit time by 100% as it takes half the time. The reduced blade length allows the center of area of the blade to be just 3.5" from the tip of the blade giving it a more distinct snappy catch and release.
This blade has a thin foiled shape that at 12 degree angle to the shaft is designed to have some "winged" effect as you drive it into the water making the blade literally want to go forward as you make the catch giving you extra length on the power phase of the stroke. What is unique about this thin foiled shape is that it performs a similar effect in reverse as the blade starts to exit from the water it wants to thrust forward slightly and efficiently all of the way to the exit.
To maximize the "winged" foil effect of the blade, we developed a special unique all carbon shaft that is tapered on both ends, providing minimal drag below the pulling hand and having a little more flex at the top hand by the handle, while having a slight oval shape where you hold it with the bottom hand.
We created a very comfortable hollow carbon palm grip that comes standard on the Stingray, or you can custom request our carbon T-handle if you prefer.
We believe based on Initial testing of the Stingray that it is so efficient it has increased boat traveling speeds by 1-2%.
How to choose the right size Stingray blade:
Choosing the right blade size is similar to selecting the right gear on your bicycle.
In general larger paddlers tend to select a larger blade than smaller paddlers.
For outrigger, in general we suggest the Stingray 72 for paddlers under 180lbs (80kg) while we suggest the Stingray 79 for paddlers over 180lbs (80kg)
Keep in mind….
Most typical traditional 9 inch wide paddle blades are about 110 in.²
The stingray 72 has about the same power as 110 in.² traditional paddles
Traditional paddles that are 9 1/2 to 10 inches wide are about 120 in.²
The stingray 79 has about the same power as those bigger blades
For OC6 paddling…..
We suggest the Stingray 72 for women and smaller men and Stingray 79 for bigger men and faster running crews.
