Sawyer Paddles and Oars, Orca V-LAM Kayak Paddle

from $460.00

The Sawyer Orca V-LAM Kayak Paddle delivers modern performance with handcrafted beauty. Designed for high-angle paddling, it features western red cedar blades laminated in a “V” pattern and reinforced with fiberglass for strength and flex. A carbon fiber oval shaft provides lightweight responsiveness and durability, while the Dynel ToughEdge guards the blade edges from wear and impact. The adjustable CamLock ferrule allows full feather customization, making it ideal for touring paddlers seeking precision, power, and timeless style.

Features

  • Carbon fiber high-angle touring/sea kayak paddle

  • Adjustable carbon fiber oval shaft for strength and comfort

  • Laminated western red cedar blades with fiberglass reinforcement

  • Modern, slightly asymmetrical spoon blade for power and control

  • Full-rim Dynel ToughEdge for edge protection

  • CamLock adjustable feather ferrule for quick, secure tuning

  • Straight shaft offers 10 cm of length adjustability

  • Handcrafted in the USA by Sawyer Paddles & Oars

Specs

  • Blade Dimensions: 7" W x 18" L

  • Average Weight: 26 oz

  • Blade Feather: Fully adjustable ferrule

  • Adjustable Straight Shaft Lengths: 200cm (200–210), 210cm (210–220), 220cm (220–230), 230cm (230–240), 240cm (240–250)

  • Blade Material: Western red cedar with fiberglass and Dynel ToughEdge

  • Shaft Material: Carbon fiber

  • Made in the USA

Optional Crank Shaft

The crank shaft option enhances comfort and reduces wrist strain by aligning your hands in a natural, ergonomic position. Ideal for long tours and high-mileage paddlers, the bent shaft maintains excellent power transfer while minimizing fatigue. Made from lightweight carbon fiber, it includes 5 cm of length adjustability for a personalized fit.

Specs

  • Adjustable Crank Shaft Lengths: 200cm (200–205), 210cm (210–215), 220cm (220–225)

  • Material: Carbon fiber bent shaft

  • Adjustability: 5 cm

Sawyer Paddles and Oars are made to order, Solwyrx orders them to spec and rarely has them in stock, most paddles and oars will be shipped out in anywhere from 2-8 weeks.

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The Sawyer Orca V-LAM Kayak Paddle delivers modern performance with handcrafted beauty. Designed for high-angle paddling, it features western red cedar blades laminated in a “V” pattern and reinforced with fiberglass for strength and flex. A carbon fiber oval shaft provides lightweight responsiveness and durability, while the Dynel ToughEdge guards the blade edges from wear and impact. The adjustable CamLock ferrule allows full feather customization, making it ideal for touring paddlers seeking precision, power, and timeless style.

Features

  • Carbon fiber high-angle touring/sea kayak paddle

  • Adjustable carbon fiber oval shaft for strength and comfort

  • Laminated western red cedar blades with fiberglass reinforcement

  • Modern, slightly asymmetrical spoon blade for power and control

  • Full-rim Dynel ToughEdge for edge protection

  • CamLock adjustable feather ferrule for quick, secure tuning

  • Straight shaft offers 10 cm of length adjustability

  • Handcrafted in the USA by Sawyer Paddles & Oars

Specs

  • Blade Dimensions: 7" W x 18" L

  • Average Weight: 26 oz

  • Blade Feather: Fully adjustable ferrule

  • Adjustable Straight Shaft Lengths: 200cm (200–210), 210cm (210–220), 220cm (220–230), 230cm (230–240), 240cm (240–250)

  • Blade Material: Western red cedar with fiberglass and Dynel ToughEdge

  • Shaft Material: Carbon fiber

  • Made in the USA

Optional Crank Shaft

The crank shaft option enhances comfort and reduces wrist strain by aligning your hands in a natural, ergonomic position. Ideal for long tours and high-mileage paddlers, the bent shaft maintains excellent power transfer while minimizing fatigue. Made from lightweight carbon fiber, it includes 5 cm of length adjustability for a personalized fit.

Specs

  • Adjustable Crank Shaft Lengths: 200cm (200–205), 210cm (210–215), 220cm (220–225)

  • Material: Carbon fiber bent shaft

  • Adjustability: 5 cm

Sawyer Paddles and Oars are made to order, Solwyrx orders them to spec and rarely has them in stock, most paddles and oars will be shipped out in anywhere from 2-8 weeks.