Material Composition | High-performance racing/kayaking | Industry Standard: Aluminum alloy (7075-T6, 300g/blade) Our Base: Carbon fiber (280g/blade, 200 MPa tensile strength) Our Advanced: Carbon fiber + Kevlar weave (250g/blade, 220 MPa tensile strength) | ▲ Lighter than aluminum (ISO 7500-1) ▲▲ Enhanced durability for extreme conditions | Higher cost compared to aluminum (Industry Standard) |
Blade Design | Competitive racing/technical whitewater | Industry Standard: Flat blade (12° angle) Our Base: Aero-curved blade (15° angle, 95% water displacement efficiency) Our Advanced: Hydrodynamic blade (18° angle, 98% water displacement efficiency) | ▲▲ Reduced drag (ASTM F2113) Optimized for power transfer | Less stable in choppy water (Advanced) |
Handle Ergonomics | Long-distance touring | Industry Standard: Straight grip (⌀40mm) Our Base: Contoured grip (⌀42mm, 15° palm angle) Our Advanced: Textured ergonomic grip (⌀44mm, 20° palm angle + sweat-resistant coating) | ▲▲ Improved grip comfort (ISO 9237) Reduced hand fatigue | Heavier handle may affect balance (Advanced) |
Weight Distribution | Recreational kayaking | Industry Standard: Balanced (±5% front-rear) Our Base: Optimized balance (±3% front-rear) Our Advanced: Precision-balanced (±1% front-rear) | ▲▲ Easier to maneuver (ISO 17974) Reduced wrist strain | Requires skill to leverage advanced balance (Advanced) |
Certifications | Global market compliance | Industry Standard: Basic safety certs (CE) Our Base: RoHS, EPR (Germany) Our Advanced: RoHS, EPR, ASTM F2113 (USA) | ▲▲ Meets EU and US regulatory standards (EPR + ASTM) Warranty eligibility | Compliance adds to production cost (Advanced) |
Durability | Harsh environmental conditions | Industry Standard: 1,000 stroke lifespan (ASTM D543) Our Base: 2,500 strokes (UV-resistant coating) Our Advanced: 5,000 strokes (corrosion-resistant finish) | ▲▲ 2.5× longer lifespan (Advanced) Resists saltwater corrosion | Advanced coating requires regular maintenance |