Outrigger Paddles
Outrigger paddles are single-bladed paddles with a bent shaft for outrigger canoes, the OC1 solo boat and crew boats such as the OC6. The blade sits at an angle to the shaft, so it stays upright longer in the water during the pull. G’Power makes three carbon outrigger paddles by hand in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland: Baltic, Baltic RACING and Warrior OC1, all with a 10° blade angle.
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Baltic, Baltic RACING and Warrior OC1 compared
The three G'Power outrigger canoe paddles differ in blade, stiffness and handle. The table uses the product pages and the options in the paddle configurator:
| Model | Blade sizes | Stiffness | Weight | Handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic | S, M, L, XL | Hard or Medium | 415-470 g | T-grip, palm grip or ergo grip |
| Baltic RACING | S, M, L | stiffest Baltic | not listed | palm grip |
| Warrior OC1 | M 725 cm², L 740 cm² | Medium or Hard shaft | 445-465 g | palm grip |
Baltic and Baltic RACING use Monocoque construction, which joins blade and shaft in one piece without a joint. The Warrior OC1 has a 100% carbon blade with a textured face for a firmer catch and a 28 mm shaft.
Which outrigger paddle for OC1 or OC6
The Baltic suits OC1 and OC6 paddlers who train and race on open water, and its four sizes cover most crew members. Baltic RACING is the stiffer version for national and international racing. The Warrior OC1 is made for solo OC1 racing, where its textured blade face reduces slip on hard strokes. A club can order one model for the whole crew, so blade angle and stiffness match on every seat.
Outrigger paddle length and bend
G'Power makes every outrigger paddle in any length from 120 to 140 cm in 1 cm steps, glued in one piece or with a QNECT connector. All three models have a 10° blade angle. Outrigger Zone suggests trying an OC1 paddle 2.5-5 cm shorter than your OC6 paddle, and the stroke your club teaches changes this. The outrigger canoe paddle guide explains how to measure your length.
Ordering an outrigger paddle
G'Power ships outrigger paddles from Poland and works with more than 40 distributors on six continents. Clubs can order a crew set with the same length and graphics from the online paddle design editor. For help with size or length, call +48 883 44 22 44 (Monday to Friday, 7:00-15:00 CET) or write to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
All G'Power outrigger paddles have a 10° blade angle: Baltic, Baltic RACING and Warrior OC1. Several other carbon OC1 paddles, such as the QuickBlade Stingray, use 12°.
Outrigger paddle length depends on your height, your seat and the stroke your club teaches. G'Power makes outrigger paddles from 120 to 140 cm. Outrigger Zone suggests an OC1 paddle 2.5-5 cm shorter than for OC6.
Warrior OC1 is the G'Power paddle made for solo OC1 racing, with a textured 725 or 740 cm² blade and a weight of 445-465 g. Baltic RACING suits OC1 paddlers who want the stiffest Monocoque paddle.
Yes on the Baltic, which comes with a T-grip, palm grip or ergo grip. Baltic RACING and Warrior OC1 come with a palm grip.