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Selecting the Best Surfski Paddles

A high-quality carbon surfski paddle is essential for any serious competitor.

Surfski paddling is not just an intense workout; it’s a chance to explore the outdoors. Whether you’re an experienced racer aiming for victory or a beginner trying the sport for the first time, having the right gear is crucial. And at the top of that gear list is a high-performance surfski paddle. It’s more than just equipment; it’s your link to speed, control, and adventure on the water.

Few names in the world of surfski paddles stand out like Braca-Sport. Known for excellence in sprint, surfski, and canoe disciplines, Braca-Sport is the go-to choice for high-performance paddles. Manufactured in-house in Lithuania using top-tier materials and cutting-edge construction techniques, Braca’s carbon surfski paddles offer unmatched durability, power, and efficiency. Designed for dedicated paddlers, Braca paddles are packed with innovative features that elevate performance. If you’re looking to improve your surfski experience, Braca-Sport’s carbon paddles are the ultimate choice.

  • High-Performance Gear for Every Paddler: A top-tier carbon surfski paddle is essential for any serious competitor, providing the power and control needed to maximize speed and performance on the water, whether you’re a seasoned racer or just starting out.
  • Braca-Sport’s Performance Edge: Known for excellence in sprint, surfski, and canoe disciplines, Braca-Sport’s paddles are crafted in-house using advanced construction techniques, offering unmatched durability, power, and efficiency for dedicated paddlers.
  • World-Class Blade Designs: Braca’s blade designs, inspired by Olympic sprint racing, include the versatile Braca IV and the high-performance Braca XI Van Dusen ’92, available in a range of sizes to meet diverse paddling needs.
  • Customization for Every Paddler: Braca-Sport allows paddlers to customize their paddles, adjusting blade design, shaft stiffness, length, and more, ensuring a perfect fit for every paddler’s experience and goals.
  • Precision Fit and Flexible Shafts: With options like the 19k and 21k carbon shafts, Braca-Sport offers paddles that balance flexibility and performance, designed for long sessions, tough conditions, and minimizing fatigue, with a focus on precision and comfort.

World-Class Blade Designs: Why Braca-Sport Dominates Surfski Paddling

Braca IV and Braca XI

Braca-Sport’s blade designs stand out, drawing on decades of Olympic and sprint racing expertise. The Braca IV, with its moderate twist, has been honed over years of sprint racing, quickly becoming a top choice for surfski paddlers due to its consistent performance and versatility. For those who prefer a higher twist blade, the Braca XI Van Dusen ’92—licensed from a legendary professional design of Ted Van Dusen—provides exceptional power and precision. Now, with expanded size options, it caters to a broader range of paddling preferences, ensuring there’s a perfect fit for every athlete.

These designs are constructed in SURFSKI versions with extra reinforcement for force of bracing and swirling currents

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Customizable Excellence: Braca-Sport Offers a Wide Range of Design, Construction, Blade Size, Shafts to Suit Every Paddler

Choices that allow you to customize are in-stock, build your surfski paddle today!

Customization is also a feature that makes Braca paddles one of the best surfski paddle choices around. When you buy a Braca paddle every paddle characteristic can be dialed into your size, experience, ability and goals. Blade type, blade size, shaft stiffness and length, durable salt-water resistant connector or a one-piece style, all these can be configured by the user.

If you’re looking for a high-quality surfski paddle that will help you improve your performance, Braca-Sport paddles are ideal. With their durable construction, powerful blades, and adjustable flexible shaft, Braca-Sport paddles are the perfect choice for serious any surfski paddler whether beginner or expert.

  • Blade design

  • Blade construction

  • Shaft design

  • Custom Paddle length

  • 10 cm Adjustability

  • 1 or 2 piece

Precision Fit: Braca-Sport’s Range of Blade Sizes for Every Paddler

One size does not fit all! Surfski paddles for Sale at Fastpaddler

Recognizing that surfski paddlers often prefer smaller blade sizes than sprinters to reduce fatigue during long sessions or rough conditions, Braca continues to innovate by introducing more compact blade sizes. Whether you prioritize endurance, speed, or control, Braca-Sport’s blade designs offer a winning edge.

Reducing blade size without sacrificing performance is a true art, and Braca-Sport is a champion at it. Starting with designs originally crafted for larger paddles, like the 820 blade, Braca has skillfully refined these shapes down to as small as 600. This intricate process requires a deep understanding of hydrodynamics and a keen eye for shape and performance optimization. By shrinking the blade while maintaining its core design principles, Braca creates a paddle that delivers power and efficiency in a smaller, more manageable package—ideal for surfski paddlers who need to balance endurance with performance, especially during longer sessions or tough conditions.

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Your High-Performance Ski Deserves a High-Performance Shaft

Surfski shafts feel light and responsive much in the same way as a high-performance surfski, making you more attuned to your technique and propulsion with every stroke.

The 19k and 21k carbon shafts from Braca-Sport are designed to cater to Surfski paddling preferences. These shafts are the most flexible shafts made by Braca. The 19k shaft is stiffer, offering more immediate power transfer and a more direct feel, making it great for paddlers looking for maximum control and a firm connection to the water. The 21k shaft, on the other hand, is the most flexible shaft Braca makes, providing a smoother, more forgiving stroke. This flexibility can help reduce fatigue during long paddles and gives a more relaxed feel without compromising performance. Both shafts are lightweight and durable, built to stand up to the demands of surfski racing and training.

The 21k carbon shaft was specifically designed in collaboration with surfski legend Oscar Chalupsky, who sought a shaft that would offer more flexibility and a smoother, more forgiving stroke without sacrificing power. The result is a shaft that combines Oscar’s expertise and Braca-Sport’s precision engineering, creating a paddle that reduces fatigue during long sessions and enhances comfort, while still delivering exceptional control and responsiveness on the water. This collaboration brings a level of performance that’s trusted by top athletes around the world. In order to retain strength and flexibility the 21k shaft has s slightly smaller diameter.

No one likes an industrial tube! Braca shafts are precise and have a great feel.

Other Great Choices

Need even more options?

In addition to our 100% carbon fiber surfski paddles, we also have a Braca IV Carbon 60 paddle at a reduced price from our 100% carbon options. These paddles have more flex and are paired with a soft shaft, making them ideal for young Surfski paddlers or adult paddlers who prefer a more flexible setup distance for injury reduction.

The Braca VII and Braca VIII are also popular choices for surfski athletes. The Braca VII, a high-twist paddle, provides excellent feedback at the catch, letting you feel when it’s time for a clean exit. The Braca VIII, with its parallel blade design, is perfect for paddlers transitioning from traditional sea kayaks, offering familiar performance characteristics for those who prefer the parallel blade style.

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We also have many surfski accessories!

FastPaddler carries a wide selection of surfski paddles. Some of our blades, IV, XI, have a specific surfski build with extra reinforcement for bracing. We also carry all shaft options so there are several soft shafts available for surfski. Don’t hesitate to ask us questions, we want you to find your ideal paddle.

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Braca XI

best surfski paddles, some athletes prefer smaller size blade in surf conditions so we've added a smaller option the braca XI surfski paddle, 675

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Smallest Braca XI Kayak Racing Paddle, Braca XI Van Dusen '92 675 Blade size, New Size!

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