Swift Mid Paddle
December 13th, 2006
“The Mid by Swift is their most popular blade size and an excellent choice for most touring kayakers. The Mid Swift delivers plenty of pull and control in rough water conditions, yet it is quite well behaved when the wind blasts against it. We find this to be the ideal paddle for extended paddling in varied and changeable conditions and the only paddle many kayakers will ever need. Modified Dihedral: Upon insertion into the water, the Swift blade begins with a powerful cambered design which immediately grabs the water. This gradually transitions to an increasing dihedral as the stroke progresses providing power throughout the stroke but without the instability associated with fully cambered blades. Hyperbolic Spoon: Working hand in hand with the cross section above, in place of the usual consistent curve, the amount of spoon actually increases towards the tip of the blade providing more power at the entry into the water. Highly Refined Construction: The standard Swift paddle is lighter than or as light as most other graphite paddles. The reason is a highly re-fined, layered construction in which every component is essential and all others have been eliminated. 
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