Slalom Canoe Paddles
Slalom canoe paddles are single-bladed carbon paddles with a T-grip for C1 canoe slalom. G’Power makes Revolution, Challenger II, Challenger ELITE and Typhoon ELITE, and Jessica Fox won C1 gold at Paris 2024 with a Revolution ELITE. The model comparison is on the slalom paddles page.
Slalom canoe paddle sizes and weights
Blade area is the first choice for a slalom canoe paddle. Revolution covers the widest range, from 695 to 806 cm² in sizes XS to XL. Challenger II has the largest blade at 782-860 cm². Challenger ELITE and Typhoon ELITE come in two sizes each. Young canoeists start on the one-size Challenger Mini CLUB.
| Model | Blade area | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution | 695-806 cm² | ELITE 490-540 g, EXTREME 470-520 g |
| Challenger II | 782-860 cm² | EXTREME 440-460 g |
| Challenger ELITE | 750 / 780 cm² | ~500-510 g |
| Typhoon ELITE | 780 / 790 cm² | ~485-495 g |
Frequently asked questions
Challenger II EXTREME weighs 440-460 g. Revolution EXTREME weighs 470-520 g.
Jessica Fox won C1 gold at Paris 2024 on a G'Power Revolution ELITE.
Challenger Mini CLUB is the G'Power junior slalom canoe paddle, made in one size.