I, IV and XI Blade types available
These are the Braca I, IV, XI blade sizes and constructions we have available. Braca fabricates both blades and shafts from their proprietary carbon fiber, resulting in plenty of options and components designed to perform.
With Braca you select your blade size, construction, and shaft. FastPaddler assembles to your custom length
Blade Constructions
60% Carbon
Softer blade at a lower price, clubs and youth, injury avoidance
Standard
Regular construction, a sprint, and fitness paddle
Extra Light
A lighter version approx 20 to 100 g lighter than standard
Marathon
Kevlar tips for durability for rugged conditions
Surfski
Constructed for reverse forces of brace and current in all waters
Soft
A softer, more forgiving performance blade
Dark blade colors are in stock and will be expertly assembled and shipped and arrive within days.
Light blade colors can be ordered for the next shipment.
If Braca makes it you can get it!
| Model | Blade | Surface Area (cm2/in2) | Length (cm) | Width (cm) | Weight Standard (g/oz) | Min Name | Blade Construction | Athletes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braca XI Van Dusen '92 675 | 675 | 675/104.6 | 49.5 | 15 | 600/21.2 | - | X | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | Surfski | X | Surfski, marathon, youth sprint, lightest paddler |
| Brača XI Van Dusen '92 705 | 705 | 705/109.3 | 49.8 | 15.5 | 600/21.2 | xs-min | X | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | Surfski | X | Surfski, marathon, youth sprint, lighter paddler |
| Brača XI Van Dusen '92 735 | 735 | 735/113.9 | 50.5 | 15.7 | 620/21.9 | s-min | X | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | Surfski | X | Surfski, marathon, small sprinter, average strength paddler. |
| Brača XI Van Dusen '92 760 | 760 | 760/117.8 | 51.1 | 16 | 640/22.6 | min | X | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | Surfski | X | Marathon, sprint, ICF Sprint midpoint |
| Brača XI Van Dusen '92 775 | 775 | 775/120.1 | 51.1 | 16.8 | 660/23.3 | x-min | X | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | Surfski | X | Marathon, sprint, large paddler |
| Brača XI Van Dusen '92 795 | 795 | 795/123.2 | 51.3 | 17.2 | 710/25.0 | s-max | X | Standard | Extra Light | X | X | X | Sprint, large paddler |
| Brača XI Van Dusen '92 815 | 815 | 815/126.3 | 51.6 | 17.6 | 730/25.7 | max | X | Standard | Extra Light | X | X | X | Sprint, larger paddlers |
| Brača XI Van Dusen '92 835 | 835 | 835/129.4 | 51.9 | 18.1 | 750/26.5 | x-max | X | Standard | Extra Light | X | X | X | Sprint, largest paddlers |
| Braca IV 610 | 610 | 610/94.5 | 45 | 14.4 | 595/21.0 | - | 60% Carbon | X | X | X | X | X | Most popular for youth paddlers |
| Braca IV 635 | 635 | 635/98.4 | 45.3 | 15.1 | 600/21.2 | xs-min | 60% Carbon | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | Surfski | X | Most popular for youth paddlers |
| Braca IV 670 | 670 | 670/103.9 | 47.5 | 15.2 | 600/21.2 | - | 60% Carbon | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | Surfski | Soft | Most popular for very light paddler or youth. |
| Braca IV 705 | 705 | 705/109.2 | 49 | 15.8 | 630/22.2 | s-min | 60% Carbon | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | Surfski | Soft | Most popular size for marathon, surfski, fitness. Typically average to lighter paddler |
| Braca IV 735 | 735 | 735/113.9 | 49.5 | 16.3 | 640/22.6 | min | 60% Carbon | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | Surfski | Soft | Most popular size for marathon distance and surfski. Typically average size and strength paddler |
| Braca IV 765 | 765 | 765/118.6 | 50 | 16.8 | 650/22.9 | max | 60% Carbon | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | Surfski | Soft | Popular with larger paddlers on flat water. Limited stock. |
| Braca I 775 | 775 | 775/120.1 | 51.2 | 16.5 | 720/25.3 | - | X | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | X | X | Marathon, sprint, large paddler |
| Braca I 790 | 790 | 790/122.2 | 51.4 | 16.9 | 740/26.1 | s-min | X | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | X | X | Sprint, large paddler |
| Braca I 805 | 805 | 805/124.8 | 51.6 | 17 | 760/26.8 | min | X | Standard | Extra Light | Marathon | X | X | Sprint, large paddlers |
| Braca I 820 | 820 | 820/127.1 | 51.8 | 17.2 | 770/27.2 | s-max | X | Standard | Extra Light | X | X | X | Sprint, larger paddlers |
| Braca I 840 | 840 | 840/130.2 | 52 | 17.5 | 780/27.5 | max | X | Standard | Extra Light | X | X | X | Sprint, largest paddlers |
Brača IV 60 is designed for paddlers who prefer a wing paddle with a softer blade and shaft. These are priced less than full carbon paddles and are great choices for club teams, youth athletes, and older athletes who appreciate the lower stress configuration.
See configurations in more detail at Braca IV Carbon 60
Contact Chris@FastPaddler.com with your questions!
Paddlers looking to transition to a wing paddle have many options with Braca paddles.
- Extreme Twist Wing Paddle
Adventurous and headed towards racing? The Braca XI Van Dusen ’92 – The Braca XI Van Dusen ’92 is a great shape to take a look at, it’s one of our most popular paddles for its power at varied cadences. A solid performer that uses rotation to great advantage. Wide range of blade sizes and constructions to check out.
- Teardrop Wing Paddles
In this category the classic choice is the Braca IV or Braca I (large blades in the IV design) – The Braca IV shape offers blade sizes from 610 to 765 and then the Braca I from 775 to a whopping 840. The Braca IV also has a 60% carbon option that makes a great first wing paddle due to the more forgiving performance of 60% carbon. The Braca IV Carbon 60 is also priced less than full carbon paddles and is a club team favorite.
- Innovative Tear-drop Model
For a transitional paddle, the Bracsa VIII – Bracsa VIII is based on an innovative blade concept and is a great choice. It was designed and engineered to facilitate a softer catch and the generation of smooth, precise and consistent strokes. The Bracsa VIII makes an ideal first wing paddle for sea kayakers due to the soft catch and more forgiving forward stroke posture. These paddles are brand new but from unsold inventory from the factory, with an older label, so they are offered at a very competitive price.
Also … Take advantage of the ability to pick a specific shaft stiffness and custom paddle length, adjustable to 5 or 10 cm centered around your most used length, so you have the flexibility to make adjustments on the fly.
No, it’s a great option for flatwater also. Surfski blades have a special reinforcement in the most stressed areas, which makes them suitable for paddling in any waters with current and frequent bracing, including the surf zone. Designed for more strength when bracing or with unpredictable water/wave patterns. When paddling on big waves, these blades have to withstand reverse forces when stabilizing or paddling backward. Surfski paddling requires a softer but more durable shaft, which has to be light at the same time. Braca developed the 19K and our new shaft, the 21K, especially for this purpose.
Braca XI, IV Surfski Configurations – We recommend 19K or 21K Shafts with your selection of Surfski Blade Size.
With a wide range of blade sizes, paddlers looking for a powerful catch and a smaller blade than the Epic Small Mid Wing go for Braca XI 735, 705 or to go even smaller the Braca XI 675.
Braca IV is also a great option and has a large range of sizes and blade types to choose from.
Take advantage of the ability to pick a specific shaft stiffness and custom paddle length, adjustable to 5 or 10 cm around your most used length.
The Braca XI Van Dusen ’92 is a great shape to take a look at, it’s one of our most popular paddles for its power at varied cadences. A solid performer that uses rotation to great advantage. Wide range of blade sizes and constructions to check out. Braca is a licensed manufacturer of the Van Dusen paddle design.
The Braca IV shape offers blade sizes from 610 to 765 and then the Braca I from 775 to a whopping 840. The Braca IV also has a 60% carbon option for clubs and youth.
Take advantage of the ability to pick a specific shaft stiffness and custom paddle length, adjustable to 5 or 10 cm centered around your most used length, so you have the flexibility to make adjustments on the fly.
Generally, sprinters use the least flexible shafts, and marathoners and surfskiers use the more flexible shafts.
- If more flex is the goal then pairing a blade with a softer shaft is recommended over a softer blade with a stiff shaft.
- Sprinters most often use 04K and 06K
- Surfkiers use 21K mostly
Higher Stiffness # = Softer Shaft, more deflection when weight is hanging
Stiffness # is deflection in mm with 10kg weight
SOFTER
21K: Stiffness = 6.2 or 5.4 Designed in collaboration with Oscar Chalupsky for surfski paddlers, or anyone looking for the softest, lightweight 100% carbon shaft on the market. 10cm of adjustment.
19K: Stiffness = 4.5. Designed in collaboration with Oscar Chalupsky for surfski paddlers, or anyone looking for a more flexible, lightweight 100% carbon shaft. 10cm of adjustment.
17K: Stiffness = 3.3. Less popular, but often used for paddlers who feel the 19K may be too soft. 5cm of adjustment.
06K: Stiffness = 3.1. Popular for 735, 705 size blades on flat water, some mild ocean paddling. 5cm of adjustment. The most popular Sprint Kayak choice is 06K or 04K.
04K: Stiffness = 3.0. Popular 760 and 775 size blades for larger paddlers on flat water. 5cm of adjustment. The most popular Sprint Kayak choice is 06K or 04K.
03K: Stiffness = 2.8. Popular 775 and 815 size blades for largest sprint paddlers on flat water. 5cm of adjustment.
02K: Stiffness = 2.6. Popular 775 and 815 size blades for largest sprint paddlers on flat water. 5cm of adjustment.
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