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Stream

 
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Paddle Info

Brand
Prijon

Germany

Phone: +49 8031 30 37-0

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Paddle Environment
  • Lakes
  • Oceans
Paddle Type(s)
Kayak
Model Year
2010
Weight
Carbon, approx. 820 g
Glass, approx. 950 g
Shaft Material(s)
  • Carbon
  • Fiberglass
Blade Material(s)
  • Carbon
  • Fiberglass
Available Shaft Type(s)
Straight
High-quality paddle for touring and sea kayaks. We make very light and elegant paddles from high-quality fibre glass and carbon fibre via a lamination process. They cut easily through the water, safe energy and don’t flutter.

User reviews

1 reviews

Overall rating 
 
3.8
Design 
 
3.0  (1)
Durability 
 
5.0  (1)
Performance 
 
4.0  (1)
Value / Money 
 
3.0  (1)
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Overall rating 
 
3.8
Design 
 
3.0
Durability 
 
5.0
Performance 
 
4.0
Value / Money 
 
3.0

The Stream is a BIG paddle and comforts paddlers with big hands who prefer a low paddle-technique and a strong pull at low frequency. It is about the exact opposite of a wing-paddle. The Prijon blades have a distinct W-profile and will help to "lock" the paddle in the water, even when you cut the surface in a less than perfect angle. They are also remarkably "wobble-free" at any pull.

You pay these advantages with some added noise; while some paddles allow for very silent propulsion, the Stream is always bubbling and gurgling. No prob on the sea, but quite audible on a "not-so-silent-anymore" trip over a quiet lake in the autumn morning mist.

The paddle is neither heavy nor lightweight - I'd rate it in the middle, but between 210.- (glass, straight shaft) and 380.- Euro (carbon, ergo-shaft) I'd like to see more of an effort. But then the weight probably comes with the rock-sturdy quality.

If your hands are small to mid-size and you'd like to go for a big blade, check the Prijon BORA. It's exactly the same blades, but in Nylon-fiber and it comes with a smaller diameter and more flexible shaft. The Bora feels a lot alike, but is easier to handle.

Review

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About Me
Mid-40s hobby paddler on whitewater (class III) and on the sea (mainly day-trips), about 120 days per year on the water.
Pros / The Good
- tough as a rock (as in INDESTRUCTIBLE)
• "Smart Shaft" system allows for easy change of feather
• looks good (translucent fiber blades)
• big blades for maximum pull
• W-shaped blades guarantee a perfect "grip" in the water
Cons / The Bad
- no lightweight
• shaft pretty thick (big diameter) - difficult for small hands
• stiff price tag
Recommend
Yes
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