ADVANCED ELEMENTS Orbit 4 Part Kayak Paddle

The paddle is very compact and lightweight, without compromising strength. Make sure to use marine lubricant on the ferrules that connect paddle with shaft sections if you do not want the button to seize and render the paddle useless. After the first time I used it, washed it down and dried it before storing but that did not prevent the issue from ocurring. All it took was a couple of sprays of 6-56 Marine Lubricant to break it free and make it usable again. Besides that small issue, the paddle works as well as it should.

I have an Advanced Elements Convertible kayak and was looking for a 4 piece paddle that is light and tough enough to slip into the kayak bag with the kayak and yet not cost too much. As these are not “performance” kayak platforms, I couldn’t justify spending a lot on a performance paddle. I found this paddle, and the price is better than many lesser quality paddles. I’ll be buying a second one for tandem mode.

But good enough in a pinch

Pretty much exactly as advertised. Lightweight, adjustable length, feather-able and most importantly, breaks down small enough to fit in the back seat or trunk of a small car.

Very portable and lightweight. Works great with my Advanced Elements inflatable kayak.

Easy to assemble and break down for stowage. Works great for my needs.

Facile à assembler et ranger. Légère et flotte…

The product pictures are wrong and the pack down length is ~31" not 25.5".Arrived with a defect where there are "whisker" from one of the section, had it returned and fully refunded.