With a smooth, dependable catch and a little less load on the body, the Skera delivers comfort over distance while retaining enough surface area to dig in when power is needed. It has mid-sided touring kayak blades, and a two-piece adjustable shaft.

• 615 cm² blade area
• Carbon blade option: Aircore carbon blades, 3K carbon fibre blade face
• Glass blade option: prepreg glass blades with dye sublimation printed polyester blade graphics
• Shaft 30.6 mm
• nylon adjustable split connector
• adjustable +10cm length
• adjustable 0-90° feather

Why it should win

Born from the demands of Scotland’s rugged west coast, the Skera answers guides’ calls for a paddle that won’t strain over distance, yet delivers power when it counts. Sitting perfectly between VE’s larger Fara and low-angle Vanda, the Skera’s 615 cm² blade strikes the balance between endurance and drive.

At its core is VE’s pioneering Aircore technology — aerospace-grade pre-preg carbon, with no foam and no failure points. The result: a paddle that is lighter, stronger, and more precise, with a smooth catch and dependable feel stroke after stroke. Designed and built in Britain by skilled craftspeople, the Skera embodies durability, control, and innovation — a paddle built for guides, adventurers, and anyone who values reliability on the water.

Colours: Black (carbon), Sunrise, Lava, Storm (glass)

Blade material: carbon or glass

Shaft material: carbon (carbon blade only) or glass

Length: 220-210, 210-220, 220-230 cm, special

Blade area: 615 cm² blade area

Shaft size: 30.6 mm

Split connector material: Nylon

Colourways: Carbon: Black | Glass: Sunrise, Lava, Storm