Our NAJA slalom blades are a brand new exciting design which incorporates an extreme off-centre in relation to the axis of the shaft (8mm).
This feature coupled with the profile of the NAJA blade enhance the blades stroke performance.
So much so - Vavřinec Hradilek decided to change his paddle on the basis of the results of testing for only a few days before the first olympic nomination race. He won the selection and went to Beijing. He said : “Since the time I made the first stroke with NAJA MAXI I had a feeling that I am at one with the water. Even if I know that the stroke is more powerful and demands more power I am feeling a greater freedom and speed in moving the boat. I can really rely on these blades during the race when you are accelerating from every single gate as a rocket! This is a fantastic feeling. "
These blades have integral alloy edges to resist abrasion. Use in salt water is not recommended.
The MAXI size is suitable for men who prefer the use of larger blades to apply maximum power.
We put the K1 NO SLIDE shaft into production in 2021 after two years of testing. This 100% carbon prepreg shaft is designed and dimensioned for slalom kayakers. It is the first shaft in the world which has a non-slip surface, which guarantees a better grip and reduces the possibility of the shaft slipping unintentionally in the palm of your hand. The pole is suitable for slalom kayakers who want the best.
K1 Carbon NO SLIDE shafts are available in the following material options:
00930M K1 NO SLIDE CARBON 28mm shaft, carbon prepreg, incl.plastic oval & bushing, length 120cm
00931M K1 NO SLIDE CARBON 29mm shaft, carbon prepreg, incl.plastic oval & bushing, length 120cm
00930MC K1 NO SLIDE COMFORT 28mm shaft, carbon prepreg, softer, incl.plastic oval & bushing, , length 120cm
00930MUSA K1 NO SLIDE CARBON 28mm shaft, carbon prepreg, incl.plastic oval & bushing, length 120cm, with USA connector
00931MUSA K1 NO SLIDE CARBON 29mm shaft, carbon prepreg, incl.plastic oval & bushing, length 120cm, with USA connector
00930MCUSA K1 NO SLIDE COMFORT 28mm shaft, carbon prepreg, softer, incl.plastic oval & bushing, , length 120cm, with USA connector
NAJA MAXI blades are produced in the following material options:
02400MONO930 NAJA MAXI MONO ELITE carbon monoblock with straight shaft, alloy tips
02400MONOERGO NAJA MAXI MCQ ERGO ELITE carbon monoblock with ERGO shaft,alloy tips
02400 NAJA MAXI ELITE large carbon blades with alloy tips
02400N NAJA MAXI ELITE large carbon blades with no tips
02401 NAJA MAXI C/A large carbon/aramid blades with alloy tips
NAJA blades are available in three blade sizes: MINI - small, MID – medium and MAXI- large
Specifications: | | MINI | MIDI | MAXI |
| Blade length | 490 mm | 490 mm | 495 |
| Blade width | 193 mm | 203 mm | 207 |
Bigger is not better, going larger than you need is counter productive, if in doubt go smaller size.