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The paddle with instant catch, and an ultra smooth stroke.

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    Orca

    Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 2 customer ratings
    (2 customer reviews)

    $530.00 – $560.00

    Full stock of Orca 82 NOW in Stock
    Full stock of Orca 72 NOW in Stock
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    Total Paddle Length in CM
    Style: Instant Catch and Ultra Smooth stroke
    Intended Conditions: SUP Racing all conditions
    Competition Type: Flatwater/Course Racing
    Technical Racing
    Downwind Racing
    Surface Area (in2): 8272
    Weight (g): 420418
    Length (mm): 375 375
    Width (mm): 172
    160
    Blade Angle: 10 °
    10 °
    SKU: OR82 Category: Paddles
    • Description
    • Reviews (2)

    Description

    Orca SUP Paddle

    VMG blades is very proud to announce the Orca Paddle.

    The world’s first paddle designed as a foil, giving you superior instant catch and the smoothest stroke.

    This paddle has been in development for 3 years with James Casey. Our goal was to develop a paddle to meet his exacting standards.  The paddle accelerates instantly for downwind paddling, and catching waves, yet also has a smooth efficient stroke for course racing.

    Prototypes have been tested around the world including in races like the M20 and M2M in Hawaii, and APP World Series races.

    VMG blades approached this design utilizing our vast experience with all kinds of foils, after all a paddle is just another kind of foil with the tip being your leading edge.

    To ensure the paddle enters the water smoothly and develops lift (the catch) we modeled the scoop from foil design principles, then tested and refined until it entered the water as cleanly as possible. The result? A strong and instant catch that feels just right.

    The face of the blade has a subtle single concave and double dihedral, flowing to a single dihedral at the throat.  This refined organic shape means the blade has good hold, with no flutter or cavitation through the power phase. Check out the curvature and smooth foil flows of the paddle’s design, you can see the difference.

    The combination of the foiled scoop and the subtle and highly refined face has resulted in a paddle with an instant catch and ultra smooth stroke .  It really does adhere to our belief in Velocity Made Good (VMG), or most efficient use of effort towards a goal.

    Additionally with the choice of 3 shaft stiffness levels, you can tune the feel of the paddle exactly to your needs.

    Features:

    • Foiled scoop – for instant catch and superior flow attachment
    • Refined organic design – flowing single concave and double dihedral through the body, single dihedral in the throat giving super smooth power delivery
    • Ultra light carbon blade – 100% prepreg carbon
    • Shafts to suit you – Soft (tapered), Medium(tapered), Hard, and Adjustable
    • Padded “Rockstar” Paddle Bag – with internal zip pockets for fins, leashes and accessories

    *paddle weight is based on length of 190cm

     

     

    PADDLE FEATURES

    2 reviews for Orca

    1. Rated 5 out of 5

      Nicki Day – September 5, 2020

      Absolutely stoked with my new Orca 72. It’s so hard to put into words how this paddle works and feels but it seems to make the catch phase effortless and is so easy and kind on your body. I also noticed that my paddling was so much quieter. I compared my distance traveled from previous Garmin data using my old paddle and I am blown away! I will be singing this paddles praises to all my paddle buddies. I am one very happy paddler, thank you Chris and team.

    2. Rated 5 out of 5

      Matthew Scott – September 6, 2020

      I love the catch on this paddle, James describes it perfectly in the video. The blade engages effortlessly on the catch, doesn’t slip and if your engagement is good there is no noise/cavitation. On exit it is also effortless.
      The handle is comfortable on the hands and the shaft is a good diameter..
      As someone that suffers from elbow tendonitis I was very pleased that this paddle didn’t aggravate it which I cannot say for other paddles that cost significantly more.
      I have the medium flex adjustable 82 and you wouldn’t know it is adjustable. Looking forward to delivery of my fixed length version soon.

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    James Casey uses VMGBlades Fins

    Jimmy uses the VMG blades Orca 82

    The Orca 82 - You can get all your weight forward on the blade, it holds and grabs, and then propels you forward as fast as possible

    - James Casey

    James Casey’s Accomplishments

    M2O Champion 2019
    Olukai Champion 2017
    Doctor Champion 2017
    Australian Titles Distance and Tech Race Champion 2016
    Molokai 2 Oahu 3rd 2018
    Olukai 2nd 2018
    King of the Cut 3rd 2017
    Sunset Beach Pro 2016 2nd

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    This is our driving vision behind every VMG blades foil.
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