Catalogue AINSWORTH 2008

2008

paddle technology

ABS

entry level paddles

NYLON

intermediate tough ‘ALL ROUND’ paddles

AFT

large range of lightweight paddles with superb bouyant feel

(advanced foam technology)

HELMETS stylish helmets with exceptionally high CE test ratings

Since the first foam core glassfibre blades produced

by Ainsworth in the early 70’s we have continued to push the boundaries of composite technology. We have a large range of paddles from entry level to professional. Our current AFT construction is way ahead in providing lightweight, bouyant paddles that can take a level of abuse far in excess of our competitors.

76 The Green Twickenham Middlesex TW t +44 208 898 4839 f +44 208 755 0981 www.ainsworthpaddles.net sales@ainsworthpaddles.net

all prices include VAT odd feather angles can be made to order

Advanced Foam Technology plant designed and built by Andrew Ainsworth.

ABS C80 Junior - ABS plastic, junior size blades - black blade and shaft with comfortable ‘T’ grip - ideal starter padde that will take endless abuse, yet is still light in the hand weight 750g length (cm) 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, uncut alloy shaft £21.50

K80 Flat flat, ABS plastic, kayak paddle ideal for entry level black blade and black PVC coated shaft feather angle 45 deg. standard or 90 deg (which can be used for left or right handed paddlers) weight 1200g length (cm) 180, 185, 190, 195, 200, 205, 210 alloy shaft £27.50 2

NYLON GLASS FIBRE COMPOSITE N90 Junior - scaled down version of the N100 with the junior paddler in mind - it has a smaller diameter shaft which is ovalled on the control side weight 1050g feather angle 45 deg alloy shaft with pvc coating £49.00

N100 All Round (symmetric) - intermediate blade made from tough Nylon (glass composite) - spooned blade with dihedral for stability - a popular paddle in centres, clubs and for private use weight 1150g

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feather angle 45 deg length (cm) N90 alloy shaft with index grip £59.00 N100 glass / epoxy shaft £84.00 N102 } 180, 185, 190, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205 N104 N105

N102 All Round (asymmetric) - offers all the design features of the N100 All Round - asymmetric blades drain faster for efficient paddling and speed

N Y L O N

weight 1150g feather angle 45 deg alloy shaft grip £59.00 glass / epoxy shaft £84.00

N103 Touring - spooned blades with stabilising centre rib - teardrop profile and driprings provide dry efficient paddling - a populare paddle in centres, clubs and fr private use weight 1100g feather angle 45 deg. ength (cm) 210, 215, 220, 225, 230 alloy shaft with index grip and driprings £59.00 glass / epoxy shaft £84.00

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N104 Sidekick

N105 Playstick

N106 Playstick Plus

- designed for the whiter water paddler - drop sided blade to maximise power strokes - hard wearing nylon (glass composite) blades

- chunky cut blade ideal for freestyle

- larger blade area makes the playstick great for river running

weight 1150g feather angle 45 deg. alloy shaft with index grip £59.00 glass / epoxy shaft £84.00

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weight 1100g feather angle 45 deg. alloy shaft with index grip £59.00 glass / epoxy shaft £84.00

weight 1150g feather angle 45 deg. alloy shaft with index grip £59.00 glass / epoxy shaft £84.00

these paddles are designed for the general use made from tough nylon glass fibre with comfortable ‘T’ grip -

N Y L O N

NC102 NC100 white water canoe paddle with a large powerful blade weight 800g length (cm) 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, uncut alloy shaft with PVC coating £35.00 glass/ epoxy shaft £60.00

refined teardrop canoe paddle with the blade bent back at a soft angle of 5 degrees the paddle drains efficiently, picks the stroke up early and is ideal for touring weight 750g alloy shaft with PVC coating £35.00 glass / epoxy shaft £60.00 6

STANDUP SURFING PADDLES Stand-up paddle surfing is the latest watersport to hit the UK’s West Country. In 2007 Ainsworth created an extra long paddle especially for the sport.

For the 2008 season, we are introducing two new moddles.

NC103 Standup Surfing Paddle

- A tough nylon glass fibre paddle for standup surfing -refined teardrop blade -powerful blade face with dihedral -extra long shaft length -fitted with comfortable “T” grip weight 880g alloy shaft with PVC coating £39.50

NC103 Carbon

Length (inches) 76, 77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84

-with crank shaft, which picks up the stroke much earlier and offers the paddler a grip at a comfortable angle. weight 750g 7

available with either soft foam or the new “shark skin” grip Crank shaft £69.50

AFT

(advanced foam technology)

CANOE PADDLES

A F T

-these paddles are designed for the canoe fanatic looking for a light, duarable blade -the blades have natural floatation and hence feel light in the water -with comfortable ‘T’ grip

C100 the most popular quality canoe paddle around weight 790g length (cm) 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, uncut alloy shaft with PVC coating £39.50

C100 Competition -the composite shaft adds a sympathetic feel to an already brilliant blade weight 750g glass / epoxy shaft £64.50 8

C102 Dragon IDBF apporoved with the same bouyancy as the Hong Kong wooden paddles weight 650g length 122cm (48�) alloy shaft with PVC coating £39.50

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AFT - BOUYANCY polyurethane AFT construction gives the best bouyancy for maximum paddling efficiency - blades naturally float - the blades have a smooth profile and are silky smooth in the water - these paddles have all the feel of wood with the durability of modern composites

AFT

A F T

KAYAK PADDLES

K100 All Round (symmetric)

K102 Asymmetric

- floaty, shallow spooned blades with soft, stabilizing centre rib - offers positive buoyancy for support strokes and rolling - a really popular paddle for centres, clubs and private use, where the ability to roll easily is fundamental for a paddler`s confidence

- offers all the design features of the K100 All Round - asymmetric blades drain faster for efficient paddling and speed - safe and efficient paddle for estuaries and coastline where the tough, durable construction can take abuse on sharp rocks

weight 1100g

weight 1100g

feather angle 45 deg.

feather angle 45 deg.

titanium enriched alloy shaft £59.00 glass / epoxy shaft £84.00

titanium enriched alloy shaft £69.00 glass / epoxy shaft £94.00

K102 K102 Polo Polo - asymmetric paddle that asymmetric blades drains -fast for quick bursts - polo legal with 5mm of speed thick edges - offers positive buoyancy offers positive for support strokes andbouyancy support strokes and positive for manoeurves manouvers - edges are Polo legal at 5mm thick 1100g will - durableweight polyurethane not harm pool surfaces feather angle 60 deg. weight 1250g titanium enriched alloy shaft £69.00 feather angle 45 deg glass / epoxy shaft £94.00 glass / epoxy shaft £72.00 (inc. vat)

length (cm) K100, K106 & K108} 180, 185, 190, 192.5, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205

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K106 Touring

K108 Sea Tour

- traditional spooned touring paddle developed from Danish racing blades - central rib stops flutter on this powerful shaped blade - polyurethane foam construction gives a floaty blade that saves energy over a long distance

- bouyancy in the blade makes this touring blade a shear delight to paddle with - it is quiet, efficient and truly supportive for such a refined narrow blade - tough polyurethane construction can take abuse from rocks and beaches - glass prepreg shaft makes a truly classic paddle at a very reasonable price

weight 950 - 1100g feather angle 60 deg. titanium enriched alloy shaft £69.00 glass / epoxy shaft £94.00 carbon shaft £104.00

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weight 950g - 1100g feather angle 60 deg. titanium enriched alloy shaft £69.00 glass / epoxy shaft £94.00 carbon shaft £104.00

the computer generated diagram details the blade profile

- the professional range of paddles utilises a unique new manufacturing method, producing high quality, lightweight, stiff paddles - a hollow section into the back of the blade, that reaches almost to the tip of the paddle, so the overall weight of the blade is lighter than water - so it floats!

- exceptionally fine edges reduce resistance on entry to a minimum and these lightweight blades are compliN100: - complimented by high spec. composite shafts

K104 White Water (symmetric)

K104 White Water (asymmetric)

- large symmetric blades and scooped out back gives powerful reverse stokes - hollow core gives exceptional stiffness and stability in aerated water - high spec composite shafts make it a really useful tool with lots of bite

- offers all the design features of the K104 White Water Symmetric (see left) - asymmetric blades drain faster for efficient paddling and speed - offers great effiency on power strokes

weight 900g - 1050g

weight 900g - 1050g

feather angle 45 deg.

feather angle 45 deg.

glass/epoxy prepreg shaft £125.00 carbon/kevlar prepreg shaft £140.00

glass/epoxy prepreg shaft £125.00 carbon/kevlar prepreg shaft £140.00

length (cm) K104 } 180, 185, 190, 195, 197.5, 200, 202.5, 205

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K104 White Water (sidekick) - a surfers delight - blade is reduced at the throat to allow complicated play boating manoeuvres - the paddle offers a sharp fast bite to the water for rapid responses - perfect for all white water, with the experienced paddler in mind weight 900g - 1050g feather angle 45 deg. glass/epoxy prepreg shaft ÂŁ125.00 carbon/kevlar perpreg shaft ÂŁ140.00

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K106 Touring

K108 Seatour

- designed specifically to move water fast, in either racing or touring - large, teardrop shaped blade with fine edges to conserve paddlers energy - index grip and drip rings on a glass shaft, compliment the overall structure for a refined fast paddle

- narrow teardrop shaped blade with soft dihedral and fine edges - excellent buoyancy in blades minimises the energy used in each stroke - an index grip on the control side and generous drip rings make this an ideal long distance sea touring paddle

weight 950g - 1100g

weight 950g - 1050g

feather angle 60 deg.

feather angle 60 deg.

glass/epoxy prepreg shaft £125.00 carbon 4 x 4 twill prepreg shaft £140.00

glass/epoxy prepreg shaft £125.00 carbon 4 x 4 twill prepreg shaft £140.00

length (cm) K106 K108 } 210, 215, 220, 222.5, 225, 230

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SHAFT TECHNOLOGY Titanum Enriched Mag Alloy Shaft

Filament wound Glass/Expoxy + Index + Drip Rings

Carbon Filament wound

Crank with soft foam grip

Crank with “shark skin” feel 15

S H A F T

‘T’ Grips

T E C H N O L O G Y

- the comfortable grip was designed specifically by a member of the USA National Canoe squad - made from tough polyprop, warm to hold

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SKID LID - Helmets Ainsworth continues to develop new concepts in the manufacture of helmets. They offer significant improvements over other manufacturers. Our shells are up to 10mm thick and have shock absorbent properties that outperform all others. The CE approval test demonstrated that while other helmets often only stood up to a single impact before degrading, SKID LIDS remained effective over multiple impacts. They also offered up to five times as much shock absorbency.

This outstanding performance is achieved by a unique manufacturing process, invented by Ainsworth. The shell is made from Elastomeric Polyurethane, reinforced with graphite and glass fibres. This construction is not only tough, but also offers better heat insulation than other methods of construction. The helmets incorporate an Acrylic caped tough ABS skin, available in in various colours. They have soft, comfortable, washable liners that are fixed with Velcro.

Sizes:

small 54cm

medium 57cm

large 60cm

extra large 62cm

carbon black

titanium silver

Regular ÂŁ57.50 17

Airstream ÂŁ62.50

white

H E L M E T S

Regular peak £67.50

Airstream peak £69.50

Polo Helmet £57.50 Face Guard £25.00

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Ainsworth takes pride in creating the strongest, lightest and most durable paddles on the market.

We use a unique construction method which allows the blades to float, thereby offering the user maximum efficiency.

Ainsworth is so confident in the performance of its paddles that it offers a massive 3 year warranty.

The warranty applies from the date of purchase and is restricted to the original purchaser. It covers defects in materials and craftmanship under normal use.

76 The Green Twickenham Middlesex TW t +44 208 898 4839 f +44 208 755 0981 www.ainsworthpaddles.co.uk sales@answorthpaddles.co.uk

Damages due to abuse, negligence or normal wear and tear will 4e0repaired or replaced for a very reasonable charge.