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2016 Adventure Technology Product Catalog
2016 Adventure Technology Product Catalog
Duraweave with Innegra is a proprietary composite material used in whitewater paddles to enhance performance. It makes blades lighter, more buoyant, and abrasion-resistant, while shafts remain powerful yet flexible, reducing breakage risk.
This series integrates advanced designs and technologies for superior performance. Key models include:
- AT2 Superduty: Features a strong braided fiber shaft with extra reinforcement.
- AT2 Superlight: Offers a sleek, full carbon-braided construction for tough conditions.
- AT2 Standard: A versatile paddle with a unique three-fiber construction.
- AT2 Flexi: Provides a natural feel similar to wooden paddles, reducing body wear.
These paddles use Duraweave with Innegra for enhanced impact and abrasion resistance. Notable models include:
- Geronimo: Ideal for maximum power and control in challenging conditions.
- Hercules: A versatile paddle for both river running and play.
Offers performance at a value with fiberglass shafts and reinforced nylon blades. Key models include:
- Samurai: Designed for playboating with quick and responsive strokes.
- Titan: Inspired by the AT2, suitable for all-purpose paddling with added visibility.
Includes the lightest and best-performing touring paddles, designed for superior performance and natural flex. The Xception Superlight and Xception Standard models offer balanced and efficient designs for versatile paddling conditions.
- Length Options: Paddles range from 210 cm to 260 cm, with adjustable ferrules for unlimited feathering and length adjustments.
- Weight: Paddle weights vary from 26.5 oz to 37.5 oz, depending on the series and materials used.
- Shaft Materials: Options include carbon fiber, carbon blend, and fiberglass, with unibody construction and full control grips for enhanced handling.
- Blade Materials: Blades are made from carbon fiber, fiberglass, or fiberglass reinforced nylon, often with foam cores for added buoyancy and performance.
- Elite Series: Features lightweight paddles with carbon fiber construction, designed for high performance with minimal flutter and enhanced stability.
- Advanced Series: Offers versatile paddles with carbon and fiberglass options, suitable for both relaxed and aggressive paddling styles.
- Sport Series: Provides budget-friendly options with ergonomic and straight shafts, ideal for entry-level paddlers seeking performance and durability.
- Angler Series: Tailored for kayak fishing, these paddles include features like reinforced tips, measuring tape graphics, and line hooks, designed for stability and quick acceleration.
- Adjustable Ferrules: Allow for customized feathering and length adjustments to suit different paddling conditions.
- Blade Design: Varies across models to provide different levels of power, control, and efficiency, catering to both low and high angle paddling styles.
- Construction: Unibody construction enhances durability and performance, with options for ergonomic or straight shafts to match paddler preferences.
Adventure Technology (AT) offers a range of paddles designed for enhanced performance and durability. Key features include a full one-piece construction for consistent flex and reduced weight, and the patented Full Control Grip (FCG) for ergonomic handling.
The paddles are available in various models such as the Pursuit Angler and Search Angler, each with specific dimensions and materials like carbon blend fiberglass and reinforced nylon. The paddles are designed for both low and high angle paddling, affecting stiffness and weight.
AT paddles feature unibody construction, Dynel blade edging for extended blade life, and a foam core blade for better control and reduced weight. The adjustable ferrule system allows for easy customization of paddle length and feathering.
The FCG design aligns forearm and wrist bones to reduce fatigue and injuries. The grip area is indexed for natural hand positioning, minimizing slip and ensuring control during use.
AT paddles require minimal maintenance, with recommendations for regular visual inspections and cleaning. The company offers a strong warranty, including a limited lifetime warranty on the AT2 Superduty Shaft.
The document provides detailed sizing charts for different paddling styles and user heights, ensuring optimal paddle length for comfort and efficiency.
Adventure Technology provides contact details for global distributors, ensuring customer support and service worldwide.
Catalog excerpts
DURAWEAVE® WITH INNEGRA It’s time for a new era of paddling. It’s time for a technological advancement that takes whitewater paddles to a whole new level. It’s time for a lighter, stronger, more durable, and safer paddle…it’s time for a revolution. Introducing AT’s proprietary composite material, Duraweave with Innegra. BLADES MADE WITH DURAWEAVE ARE: • Lighter, more buoyant, and have a lower swing weight More abrasion resistant and less likely to splinter, crack, or delaminate SHAFTS MADE WITH DURAWEAVE ARE: • Powerful, • yet have a natural and forgiving flex Stronger and far less likely to...
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BLADE TECHNOLOGY Reinforced tip for increased durability where it’s needed most. Optimized construction for ideal balance of strength and weight. Duraweave materials for superior abrasion and impact resistance. Reinforced spine for improved blade strength and stiffness. SHAFT TECHNOLOGY Duraweave gives a natural and forgiving flex. Carbon and carbon blend layups feature Duraweave with Innegra for superior strength and durability. Foam filled grip for additional strength and reinforcement. SECONDARY STRENGTH Duraweave construction provides unparalleled secondary strength. In the event that a shaft...
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WHITEWATER ELITE SERIES We’ve combined our best designs, features and technologies to provide superior performance. ALL Elite Series paddles come standard with light, buoyant foam core blades, durable Dynel blade trim, ergonomic Full Control Grip (FCG) shaft and unibody construction for strength and consistent flex. Our famous braided fiber construction takes ergonomics to the next level by providing shafts with multiple flex patterns allowing you to pick the stiffness or flexibility needed. Originally an underground legend, it is now available to all who seek the benchmark of excellence in paddles....
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The AT2 FLexi is our most Flexible paddle shaft within the Elite Series and most closely resembles the natural feel of a wooden paddle. This design is perfect for those who seek high performance but also need a paddle that reduces wear and tear on the body. WHITEWATER ELITE SERIES 05
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WHITEWATER ADVANCED SERIES We’ve taken strength, durability and performance to a whole new Level with our Advanced Series whitewater paddles featuring Duraweave® with Innegra™. Blades made with Duraweave are more impact and abrasion resistant than traditional fiberglass or carbon blades, and shafts made with Duraweave are stronger and far less likely to break. Each paddle is offered in a Carbon Duraweave and Fiberglass Duraweave option. GERONIMO Featuring our largest Advanced Series blade, the Geronimo is ideal for those who need the most power from each stroke and maximum control in any condition...
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Featuring our smallest Advanced Series blade, the Samurai is ideal for paddlers who spend most of their time playboating, or for those who prefer a slightly smaller blade for all-around river running. Designed for quick and responsive strokes, the Samurai will deliver the kind of agile performance playboaters and river-runners expect. WHITEWATER SPORT SERIES 07
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WHITEWATER PADDLE FEATURES MODEL SHAFT DIAMETER AVAILABILITY UNIBODY CONSTRUCTION BENT SHAFT STRAIGHT SHAFT LENGTH WEIGHED Eddy Standard Eddy Flexi Geronimo Carbon Hercules Carbon Samurai Carbon Geronimo Glass Hercules Glass Samurai Glass ELITE SERIES ADVANCED SERIES SPORT SERIES Titan WHITEWATER PADDLE COMPARISON ELITE SERIES AT2 SUPERDUTY PLAYBOATING LESS STIFFNESS LESS WEIGHT RIVER RUNNING RIVER RUNNING MORE STIFFNESS MORE WEIGHT LESS STIFFNESS LESS WEIGHT AT2 STANDARD PLAYBOATING LESS STIFFNESS LESS WEIGHT AT2 FLEXI PLAYBOATING LESS STIFFNESS LESS WEIGHT LESS WEIGHT RIVER RUNNING RIVER RUNNING...
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ADDITIONAL SHAFT REINFORCEMENT SHAFT MATERIAL BLADE MATERIAL BLADE EDGE PROTECTION FOAM CORE BLADE BLADE SIZE Carbon & Aramid Braid Carbon Fiber Dynel Trim Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber Dynel Trim Carbon, Aramid, & Fiberglass Braid Carbon Fiber Dynel Trim Carbon & Fiberglass Braid Carbon Fiber Dynel Trim Carbon & Fiberglass Braid Carbon Fiber Dynel Trim Carbon, Aramid, & Fiberglass Braid Dynel Trim Carbon & Fiberglass Braid Dynel Trim Carbon Duraweave® with InnegraTM Carbon Duraweave® with InnegraTM Carbon Duraweave® with InnegraTM Carbon Duraweave® with InnegraTM Carbon Duraweave® with InnegraTM...
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TOURING ELITE SERIES The benchmark of excellence in touring paddles, the Elite Series includes the Lightest and best performing touring paddles in the line. Loaded with premium features, these paddles are designed for superior performance, natural flex, and hours of paddling day after day. The Xception Superlight offers superior performance in the lightest possible package. Featuring full carbon-braided construction, its versatile blade design is balanced, efficient and forgiving - a good choice for the well-rounded paddler who enjoys a variety of conditions and utilizes many stroke types. 10...
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The Exodus SuperLight features a Lightweight full carbon braided construction. Its slightly Larger blade is designed for more power without adding flutter. It's a great choice for those seeking the lightest available paddle for easier rolling, additional stability, and better grip in the water. TOURING ELITE SERIES 11
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TOURING ADVANCED SERIES Advanced Series paddles are amongst the most dependable on the market, offering premium composite materials combined to provide lightweight and durable performance and are available in both ergonomic or straight shafts. QUEST One of the most versatile touring paddles on the market featuring lightweight, woven carbon fiber construction, available with two carbon shafts to choose from. Ideal for paddlers who prefer a more relaxed stroke style and posture, but want the ability to paddle aggressively without any flutter. 12 TOURING ADVANCED SERIES
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TOURING SPORT SERIES The Sport Series offers the perfect choice of paddles for those who seek performance and ergonomics at a value. Whether you're in the market for a high or low angled paddle, ergonomic or straight shaft, the Sport Series brings versatility, durability, and Adventure Technology performance to the entry-level or budget conscious paddler. PURSUIT GLASS Ideal for low angle paddling, the Pursuit Glass features your choice of a carbon blend ergonomic shaft or straight shaft. In addition, our signature soft dihedral on the fiberglass reinforced nylon blade offers plenty of performance...
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