{"product_id":"segla-gear-taikiu-carbon-kpro","title":"Segla Gear - Taikiu Carbon K-Pro","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-sections--29795558850907__header\" class=\"shopify-section shopify-section-group-header-group section-header\"\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xo-header xo-header--style-1\"\u003e\u003cxo-sticky xo-direction=\"down\" class=\"xo-header__body\" xo-is-sticky=\"\"\u003e\u003cxo-sticky-inner part=\"inner\" xo-is-sticky=\"\"\u003e\u003cxo-sticky-content part=\"content\"\u003e\u003cxo-animate xo-type=\"fade-down\" class=\"xo-header__sticky xo-header__sticky--style-1\" xo-visible=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xo-header__container xo-header__container--radius xo-header__container--style-1 color-background-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xo-header__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xo-header__left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bent Shaft Touring Paddle : Engineered for Long Days, Low Strain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/xo-animate\u003e\u003c\/xo-sticky-content\u003e\u003c\/xo-sticky-inner\u003e\u003c\/xo-sticky\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmain id=\"xo-main-content\" class=\"content-for-layout focus-none\" role=\"main\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--29795558654299__custom_product_info_ww89kJ\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"global-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-long-description p2 textleft textblack\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taikiu Carbon K-PRO is Segla Gear's dedicated low-angle touring paddle: a bent shaft, compact-blade design built specifically for paddlers who cover serious distance and want to protect their joints doing it. If you paddle lakes, flatwater, or coastal sea routes and prioritise a smooth, sustainable stroke over raw power, the Taikiu is the paddle that rewards that approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Shape \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taikiu uses the same compact\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e610 cm²\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003easymmetric Euro blade as the Ashika K-PRO (44.5 cm × 17 cm), but pairs it with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebent shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the key differentiator. The ergonomic bend in the shaft aligns your wrists more naturally through the stroke cycle, reducing the rotational stress that accumulates over hours of paddling. The result is a blade that feels smooth and consistent from the first stroke to the last, with none of the wrist fatigue that a straight shaft can produce on long days. The Toray 3D Hex Carbon Fiber S700SC layup gives the blade a firm, efficient feel, and the Etha-lite Foam Core keeps it buoyant and responsive between strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToray 3D Hex Carbon Fiber S700SC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the same high-modulus hexagonal weave carbon used across the K-PRO range — over an Etha-lite Foam Core. A\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Kevlar Strap Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprotects the blade perimeter from rock and shoreline contact, and the Hydrophobic Nano Coating sheds water cleanly on every exit. The Nano-Coated Ergonomic Grip on the bent shaft enhances comfort and control in wet conditions. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVector Smart System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides tool-free feathering adjustment. Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(208–218 cm) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e830 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(214–224 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength \u0026amp; Sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e208–218 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(800 g) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e214–224 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(830 g). Low-angle touring paddlers typically use a longer paddle than high-angle paddlers — the blade enters the water further from the hull and sweeps through a wider arc. As a starting point, paddlers up to around 175 cm in height often suit the 208–218 cm range; taller paddlers or those in wider boats typically prefer 214–224 cm. The bent shaft geometry means grip position feels slightly different from a straight shaft — most paddlers adapt within a session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taikiu is purpose-built for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eflatwater touring\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elake paddling\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoastal sea kayaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat a sustainable pace. It is the natural choice for paddlers who log high mileage, paddle multi-day trips, or have existing wrist or shoulder sensitivities that a straight shaft aggravates. The compact blade and bent shaft combination makes it one of the most joint-friendly high-performance paddles in the Segla Gear range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It Suits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-distance tourers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon lakes, rivers, and coastal routes who prioritise stroke efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaddlers with wrist or shoulder sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho need a more ergonomic shaft geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-angle stroke paddlers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho want a compact blade and smooth cadence over raw power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperienced paddlers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elooking to reduce cumulative joint strain on multi-day expeditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","brand":"Segla Gear","offers":[{"title":"208 - 218 cm","offer_id":47552660766858,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"214 - 224 cm","offer_id":47552660799626,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/3233\/0634\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b04df38f-9b8b-4cb9-9eb9-43d6688a4c6e.jpg?v=1785877144","url":"https:\/\/c2cpaddlesports.com\/products\/segla-gear-taikiu-carbon-kpro","provider":"C2C Paddlesports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}