Jantex Gamma Rio

Description

JANTEX GAMMA

One of Jantex’s most successful shapes (Jantex Gamma) has been fine tuned to create the Gamma Rio blade. Developed in co-operation with Max Hoff extra sizes were added  to create the Gamma Rio range with the addition of some minor changes to the larger blade sizes. This  ensures a paddler can choose the best size blade to suit their use.

This blade provides an aggressive catch, improved stability and excellent exit.

The new Rio line has 9 kayak blade sizes giving more options and finer gaps between sizes.

For a range of paddlers from kids to strongest male paddlers.

Blade Construction

Blades held in stock in Australia are Ultra Light

Stiff Blades are available in some sizes. Please email us if you require a stiff blade.

Ultra light – most asked stiffness for Flat Water, Marathon and Down river. Give fantastic weight and ideal stiffness for Professional race use. Used by all top paddlers. Blade JANTEX LOGO in WHITE COLOUR.

Stiff – ONLY for heaviest and strongest Men. Give possibility to use also by loading in any directions. For paddlers who prefer stiff paddles. Blade JANTEX LOGO in YELLOW COLOUR.

Blade Tip

Paddles held in stock in Australia are Carbon tip.

Metal & FG tips are only ordered on request.

Blade Sizes

SIZES	L (mm)	W (mm)	WEIGHT (g)	SURFACE (cm2)	TIP	USE
Large Plus	510	178	265	840	Carbon & FG	SMALL CHANGES ON BLADE – MORE AGGRESSIVE CATCH, STILL EXCELLENT EXIT
Large	505	178	260	820	Carbon & FG	SMALL CHANGES ON BLADE – MORE AGGRESSIVE CATCH, STILL EXCELLENT EXIT
Large Minus	500	176	255	800	Carbon & FG	SMALL CHANGES ON BLADE – MORE AGGRESSIVE CATCH, STILL EXCELLENT EXIT
Medium Plus	500	166	245	780	Carbon, Metal & FG	SAME SHAPE, IMPROVED TRIMMING
Medium	495	166	240	760	Carbon, Metal & FG	SAME SHAPE, IMPROVED TRIMMING – fills big gap between previous sizes
Medium Minus	490	166	235	740	Carbon, Metal & FG	SAME SHAPE, IMPROVED TRIMMING.
Small Plus	485	158	230	720	Carbon, Metal & FG	NEW SHAPE, BETTER CENTERED – fills big gap between previous sizes
Small	480	158	220	700	Carbon, Metal & FG	NEW SHAPE, BETTER CENTERED
Small Minus	475	158	220	680	Carbon, Metal & FG	NEW SHAPE, BETTER CENTERED – one smaller size more

Adjustable CLAMP

Very good for travelling paddlers. Designed for frequent splitting (daily).
Lock and unlock is possible on the water without any tools, with lever.
Adjustment availibility 5 cm or on special order 10 cm, line marks every 5 mm.
Angle adjustment LEFT/RIGHT hand control,
line marks every 5 °.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER 29 mm, WEIGHT 240 grams.
NEEDS TO BE REGULARLY CLEANED WITH FRESH WATER AFTER EACH USE, IF PADDLING ON SALT WATER!

Shaft Stiffness

Research has shown that a more flexible shaft has greatly aided to offset injury with little to no loss of performance. This is particularly paramount for paddlers doing a lot of distance paddling.  The Soft shaft and  Flexi-soft shaft are now built on 95% of paddles made today.

ALL KAYAK SHAFTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING STIFFNESS:

     EXTRA STIFF SHAFT – Special made for 200m distance, only for strongest and heaviest MEN paddlers, 100% carbon construction. Shaft stiffness marked with RED COLOURED STICKER

.    STIFF SHAFT – Most asked shaft for FLAT WATER and MARATHON, 100% carbon construction. Shaft stiffness marked with YELLOW COLOURED STICKER

.    SOFT SHAFT – Most asked shaft for SURF SKI and DOWN RIVER 85% carbon / 15% Kevlar construction. Shaft stiffness marked with WHITE COLOURED STICKER.

     FLEXI SOFT SHAFT – Our biggest seller in Australia. For paddlers doing a lot of kilometers this shaft reduces the incidence of injury that stiffer shafts can cause over long distances. Recommended for female SURF SKI and DOWN RIVER paddlers and especially KIDS 70% carbon / 30% Kevlar construction. Shaft stiffness marked with GREEN COLOURED STICKER.