VE Carbon Aircore Fara Touring Kayak Paddle
Welcome to the VE Fara lightweight touring kayak paddle, featuring a composite shaft and full carbon aircore blades. The Fara is a staff favourite from the VE lineup, its medium blade surface area encouraging a smooth, low fatigue paddling style. Available here in the ultimate construction and with a range of options to match your budget and aspirations. Need advice? Get in touch with our specialist kayak staff today.
A UNIQUE PADDLE BUILT AROUND YOUR NEEDS
With VE paddles you have the opportunity to commission a paddle that matches your style, with options including length range, colour and shaft material. We'll address each area in turn.
Length - Paddle length is a consequence of many factors. The main aspects to take into consideration are your height, boat width, and your discipline of choice. Most will use this Fara blade in a touring setting and with closed cockpit kayaks, so the most popular length range is likely to be 210-220cm. For paddlers of smaller stature and using narrow boats the 200-210 will be useful, while for inflatables and wider sit on top kayaks you should choose either 220-230 or 230-240cm. The beauty of each paddle having 10cm of length adjustment is that you can explore different lengths to suit your preference and conditions on the day. In doubt about which length suits you? Why not get in touch with our specialist staff.
Shaft Material - As standard the VE Fara Carbon Aircore comes with a straight black glass shaft with a two piece joint and 10cm of length adjustment. This is a sweet spot in the range, with the glass shaft offering some flex to reduce the strain on the body. Some customers choose to move up to a straight carbon shaft. This will give a slight weight reduction and a more responsive feel, but you will compromise by feeling a little more impact through the joints.
PADDLE FEATURES
- Touring-lite construction
- Shaft Diameter: Ø 30.6 mm
- Weight: 795g (210 cms)
- Blade Surface Area: 650 cm²
- Blade Length x Width: 485 mm x 185 mm
VE's touring lite lay-up reduces blade weight by up to 30%, creating a lighter and more supple feel; suited for touring paddles. By reducing material weight and removing layers in the multi-step tip, the blade is 60% thinner at the end, making for a lower swing weight which helps reduce fatigue over distance. All VE paddles are made using prepreg composites and the touring models use the same construction and resin systems in the spine as standard constructions – providing essential strength and rigidity in key areas. On glass dye-sublimated models, the polyester fabric layer offers an extra armour coating, adding additional durability
SHAFT FEATURES
- 2-Piece glass shaft for increased flex
- Ground and waxed grip finish
- Ovalised grip indexing
- More flexible but mariginaly heavier than carbon
- KajakSport adjustable ferrule
- Length Range: 10 cm
- Feather adjustability in 10° increments left or right-hand
- Drip rings fitted as standard
STORAGE
VE strongly recommend that you store your paddle with the ferrule in an open position, not closed. Storing it in the open position ensures the ferrule is not under continuous stress and it will lengthen the service life multiple times.
You can calculate the delivery costs for your order by entering a postcode when reviewing your basket. Don’t worry, this is an automated service and does not require you to register, or give any details.
Your Delivery
The range of products we offer means there is nothing standard about our deliveries. We use a range of couriers, including DHL, UPS and Royal Mail. For in stock items we aim for delivery in 1-3 days.
On receipt of an order, the relevant specialist staff member will contact you to confirm the stock position and shipping time. This gives you a direct contact for any requests and advice that might be helpful.
When courier services are used, you can expect tracking information and estimated arrival times to be communicated via email. However, always feel free to contact our staff at any point should you require assistance.
Need it quicker? Please get in touch prior to placing an order. We will always help where possible
Click & Collect
We’d love to see you in store! There is no additional charge for collecting in person, and the delivery cost will be shown as free during the checkout process. By selecting collection in person you are agreeing to pick up your order from our address, shown below:
Robin Hood Watersports
152 Leeds Road
Heckmondwike
West Yorkshire
WF16 9BJ
United Kingdom
You will be contacted by one of our staff when the order is ready to collect. Please do not visit the shop prior to receiving this communication.
Receiving your order
When you receive your item(s), please check to see if there is any damage. Once the drivers manifest has been signed it voids any insurance claim. If you are unsure, please sign as "damaged", which will allow you/us to make a claim later on if required.
If you suspect that your goods are damaged please take the time to check the items with the driver present or refuse the package and ask the courier to return to sender.
If you have any further questions regarding delivery please contact us.
Sometimes things don’t go to plan and you might feel the need to arrange a return. If you receive an order and find you have changed your mind, or the item just isn’t right for you, don’t worry. Goods can be returned for a refund within 30 days from the date of purchase (subject to our product exclusions). The process for both in store and mail order purchases can be seen below:
Postal Returns Procedure
If posting your return please email [email protected] for approval, as well as any advice required prior to sending. You would then simply ship the unwanted goods to our 152 Leeds Road address, including a copy of your original receipt and information on the required course of action.
Purchases from store
If you bought goods from our Heckmondwike based store you may, at our discretion, be able to return items within 30 days for a full refund, as long as they have not been used and still have the original labels attached. Please bring the items back to the shop, together with your receipt. Any refund can only be made using the same method as the original transaction.
Goods must be returned in an unused, re-saleable condition, with their original packaging, and all labels still attached. They should also be securely packaged to ensure the contents are protected during transit. Our Returns Team will review all items to ensure they meet the criteria outlined in this policy. If an item is returned outside of our Returns Policy, we may be unable to process a full refund. We will contact you in such circumstances.
Product Exclusions
There are some exclusions to our Returns Policy, as detailed below:
- Personalised or customised items, such as custom canoes, made to measure drysuits etc.
- Gift vouchers cannot be returned
- Products that have been opened or unsealed cannot be returned
- Products returned in an unsatisfactory condition cannot be returned
- Products which have been damaged in return transit due to insufficient packaging cannot be returned
This Return Policy does not affect your statutory rights.
We hope that your next purchase from our store will be a long term one, so why not make use of our 0% APR finance offer. The scheme is run through V12 and our experience, as well as that of our customers, has been excellent.
The 0% APR finance option allows you to spread the cost of your purchase over 6 or 10 months. Given the bespoke nature of each application we prefer to discuss this with you, rather than automating the process online. As such, once your basket is finalised and you are ready to apply please get in touch using [email protected], or by phone on 01924 444888.
We will confirm the availability and price of your order, then emailing a link to your custom application forms. Once completed, V12 notify our staff and you will then be contacted to settle the deposit and arrange a convenient delivery date.
Please refer to the representative example below.
Cash Price |
£400 |
Deposit Amount |
£40 |
Loan Term |
10 months |
Monthly repayments |
£36 |
Representative APR% |
0% APR |
Total amount payable |
£400 |
Rate of Interest (per annum) |
0% APR |
Who can apply for finance?
You must:
• Spend over £300
• Make a deposit of at least 10%
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have been a UK resident for 3 years or more
• Be able to make repayments by Direct Debit
• Be in regular employment* (minimum of 16 hours per week) including self-employment, or in a permanent residence with your partner who is in regular employment
*If you are retired and receive a pension or registered disabled and unable to work, V12 Retail Finance may ask for proof of sufficient income.
Credit is subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.