Optimist Praddel Paddle

Cat.No:
55435
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The Praddel is a clever, lightweight single-handed paddle designed with small dinghy sailors in mind. Unlike a traditional paddle that requires both hands, the Praddel can be used with one arm while the other continues to steer, making it far more practical in real on-water situations where you need to paddle out of irons, away from a dock or back to shore after the wind drops.

It floats, works on either arm, and is comfortable enough for extended use if required. At just 215 grams and in a highly visible safety orange, it's a smart piece of safety kit that's light enough to forget it's there, until you need it!

The Praddel comes supplied with three mounting buttons that screw directly to the hull, allowing it to sit flush against the boat when not in use for a tidy, out-of-the-way stow that's still instantly accessible when needed.

Features

Single-Handed & Ambigextrous - Designed for practicality and can be used with one arm, left or right, while the other steers.

Hull Mountable - Comes with three screw-on mounting buttons that hold the Praddel flush against the hull when not in use.

Floats - If dropped overboard the Praddel won't sink, making it easy to retrieve and adding an extra layer of reassurance on the water.

Extremely Lightweight - Ultralight construction means it adds virtually no weight to the boat and is comfortable to use for extended periods without fatigue.

 
 

Whats in the Box?

  • Orange Praddel Paddle
  • 3 x Mounting Buttons
  • Required:  3 x 4mm Pan Head Fastenings (to mount the Mounting Buttons) 
Specifications
Specification

Dimensions

  • Length - 480mm
  • Width - 133
  • Depth - 25mm
  • Fastenings - 3 x 4mm Pan Fastenings (required for mounting)
  • Weight - 215g

SHIPPING DELAYS EXPECTED TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The Sydney-to-Perth rail link is currently closed due to heavy rain and flooding. The Melbourne-to-Adelaide rail link is also closed due to damage caused by a train derailment.

This situation is causing extended delays of deliveries to Western Australia for the following shipping services:

- Australia Post eParcel - Regular
- TNT Road

If you need an order in Western Australia urgently, consider using  the "Australia Post eParcel - Express" service if it is available for your order. Alternatively contact our WA MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT to discuss options based on stock already available in WA.


SHIPPING

All orders are shipped from our Brookvale, Sydney order fulfilment centre. Orders are normally shipped within 5 business days - most quicker!

Shipping day estimates after your order leaves our fulfilment centre in Sydney are based on Australia Post domestic delivery times:

 State   Regular
  Express
 ACT   2 - 3 business days   1 - 2 business days
 NSW   2 - 4 business days   1 - 3 business days
 NT   4 - 13 business days   3 - 5 business days
 QLD   3 -12 business days   2 - 4 business days
 SA   3 - 5 business days   2 - 4 business days
 TAS   4 - 8 business days   2 - 4 business days
 VIC   3 - 5 business days   2 - 3 business days
 WA   5 - 10 business days   2 - 6 business days


* These delivery times are an estimate and actual delivery times may vary based on peak periods and other external factors. Bulky orders may take longer.

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International Shipping

We are currently unable to deliver online orders outside of Australia.

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RETURNS

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