Braca Children Paddle

$315.00

3 in stock

Youth-Sized, 50% Carbon, Wing Paddle Braca IV Design

Paddle of choice for young US Development Club Paddlers

Braca Children is designed with the same tear-drop shape used in Braca I and Braca IV but proportionally reduced for youth.  This youth-sized paddle is manufactured with a carbon, fiberglass combination resulting in a paddle with more flex. These softer mechanics allow for less stress on young joints and muscles, reducing common kayaking injuries.  The youth shaft diameter is slightly smaller than the standard sized shafts.

Also, consider the Braca IV Carbon 60 paddle in smaller sizes.  This is basically the same paddle as the Braca Children but with a choice of standard-diameter shafts.  Another great way to get Braca quality at a great price for young paddlers!

We welcome a conversation about paddles with input from your child’s coach. Email us at Info@FastPaddler.com to begin a dialogue, we will respond rapidly.

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Description

Braca Children Paddle Blade Sizes

The Braca Children paddle is the Braca IV design scaled for youth-sized kayakers and available in 610 or 635 blade sizes. Braca Children has a smaller diameter shaft than standard Braca paddles. If you prefer a standard-size shaft (maybe to attach bigger blades later) then the smallest Braca IV with blades of 610 or 635 size, is an option.

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BladeShaftCarbon content
Surface area
(cm2/in2)
Length
(cm)
Width
(cm)
Stiffness*
(mm)
Blade
(%)
Shaft
(%)
Brača Children 635635/98.445.315.14.7-4.95050
Brača Children 610610/94.545.014.44.7-4.95050

 

Braca Children Shaft Options

Braca Children paddles are configured with a 50% carbon shaft with approx 4.8 mm deflection. All Braca Children paddles are available with an economical and durable Plastic Connector. Youth shafts have a slightly smaller diameter than standard versions.

 

Braca Children Shaft Length

When you order your paddle you need to enter a Custom Length and select Hand Control.

Length: You can use any 10cm custom length.  For example 200-210 cm or 203 to 213 cm.

All Braca Children paddles are available with a two-piece adjustable shaft that provides 10 cm of adjustability. This allows flexible adjustment of the overall paddle length and blade angle from 0° to 80° right or left in 5° increments. The system also allows you to disassemble the paddle into two parts for easy transportation.

Hand Control

Select Right Hand or Left Hand

We can assemble your paddle for either right-handed or left-handed lever use, ensuring easier adjustments and improved visibility of the markings. This setup refers to the orientation of the lever and does not affect performance or require you to be right- or left-handed. A right-handed assembly positions the lever for convenient length adjustments using your right hand, especially when on the water.

Braca shafts are round, perfectly balanced, and can be built in either orientation. In the diagram below with green arrows, the paddle is configured for right-handed use; a left-handed setup simply involves flipping the shaft 180 degrees.

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More Info

About the Braca I/IV Racing Paddle

The Most Popular Racing Paddle in the World!

The Braca I/Braca IV design is an Olympic and World Championship-level kayak paddle. The Braca I is designed for larger sprint athletes, while the Braca IV is suited for average and smaller paddlers. This wing paddle features a versatile teardrop design with a moderate twist, and is available in scaled versions to accommodate paddlers of all sizes. Braca-Sport designs and manufactures all of their paddles in-house at their own factory. They are experts in producing smaller-scale blades that offer the same performance advantages as their larger counterparts. Here are the other paddles with the same blade design (teardrop with moderate twist):
  • Braca I Braca I is the same paddle design as the Braca IV but in a larger sizes.
  • Braca IV Braca IV is the same paddle design as the Braca I but in a smaller sizes.
  • Braca IV Carbon 60 The Braca IV Carbon 60, paired with a 19k or 21k shaft, is a more flexible 60% carbon blade at a competitive price for K1 Racing Clubs, K1 Youth, and Masters athletes. Note that the Carbon 60 blades run a little heavier and are also priced less than full carbon.
  • Braca Children The Braca Children paddle is based on the I/IV design, scaled down for youth-sized kayakers and available in 610 or 635. It features a smaller diameter shaft and is not compatible with adult shafts. If you prefer a standard-size shaft (perhaps to attach larger blades later), the smallest Braca IV blades (610 or 635) would be a better option. These blades are the same as the Braca Children blades but come with a standard-size shaft.
  • Braca IV Surfski Matte Black Sleek black matte surfski blades with an Oscar Chalupsky special edition shaft.
Competing and training? Don’t miss the other possible ICF sprint paddles in large sizes:
  • Braca XI Van Dusen ’92 – Ted Van Dusen’s High Twist Wing Paddle Our best-selling paddle is the Braca XI Van Dusen ’92. The XI Van Dusen is an excellent choice for ICF kayak sprinters and is used by World Champions and top surf ski athletes alike. The Braca XI (11) is available in sizes for larger sprinters down to youth sizes. Added due to high demand from competitive racers and team riders, it has become one of our top sellers in the USA. The Braca XI features a more dramatic twist teardrop design, delivering smooth, consistent power throughout the entire forward stroke at all cadences.
  • Braca VII – High Twist Wing Paddle Due to its unique shape that emphasizes power at the catch, the Braca VII blade feels larger than a standard teardrop blade of the same surface area, such as the Braca I or IV. The Braca VII is commonly used for both marathon and sprint events, depending on the paddler’s size. The Braca VI, a larger version of the high-twist (extreme teardrop) design found in the VII, is more typically used for sprinting due to its larger size. The VII is a favorite among top competitors and is ideal for paddlers with a high cadence or those looking to improve their cadence rate.
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