Flatwater Canoe Paddles
Flatwater canoe paddles are single-bladed sprint paddles for kneeling in C1 and C2 racing canoes. G’Power makes Evolution, Evolution 2, Tomahawk, Tomahawk 2, Tomahawk 2 EXTREME and Apache, most of them sized by blade width from 200 to 250 mm, plus Tomahawk Mini for children. The model comparison is on the flatwater paddles page.
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Flatwater canoe paddle sizes
G'Power sizes most flatwater canoe paddles by blade width in millimetres, so size 225 means a 225 mm wide blade. A wider blade moves more water on each stroke and loads the shoulders more. Tomahawk 2, Tomahawk and Apache have symmetrical blades. Evolution 2 has an asymmetric blade with a wing-like cross-section.
| Model | Size (blade width, mm) | Blade area |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution 2 | 225-245 | 1023-1121 cm² |
| Tomahawk 2 | 200-250 | 908-1136 cm² |
| Tomahawk 2 EXTREME | XS-XL | 782-860 cm² |
| Tomahawk | 210-230 | 959-1024 cm² |
| Apache | 200-215 | 975-1030 cm² |
| Tomahawk Mini | - | 801 cm² |
Frequently asked questions
A symmetrical blade works the same on the left and right side, so one paddle fits a canoeist who switches sides in training. The asymmetric Evolution blades are made for short sprint distances.
Tomahawk 2 weighs 490-570 g, and Tomahawk 2 EXTREME weighs 470 g in size M.
Yes, Tomahawk Mini is a small version of Tomahawk 2 with an 801 cm² blade and a weight of 570 g.