Jantex has been crafting professional paddles since 1993.   Jan Rusnak,  a member of the Slovak wild-water national team from 1993 to 2003, combined his background in mechanical engineering and his talent for kayak racing to produce the original Jantex Gamma paddle.

Jantex Paddles are highly engineered using the latest technology and the world’s best materials. The result is a paddle that is second to none in speed and design. This has been proven time and again with outstanding results across all disciplines of flatwater kayak racing as well as downriver and surfski paddling.

Jantex has also co-ordinated with some of the world’s most elite paddlers to improve their range of blades. Rene Poulsen has helped to test and refine the latest Jantex Beta Rio range of blades while paddling legend Max Hoff had a hand in the new Jantex Gamma Rio blade design.

Jantex uses the  latest technologies and composite materials (such as 100% carbon graphite fibres and high quality epoxy resin) in their paddles. With an extended range of blade sizes and shapes everyone, from seasoned professionals to beginners and children, will get the most from their paddling stroke.

Kayak Paddles

Alpha Kayak Blade – Very good catch and exit. For paddlers who prefer long strokes close to the boat. Available in 6 sizes.

For flatwater, downriver and surfski paddling.

Beta Kayak Blade- The most demanded flatwater paddle for sprint racing and marathons. Very good catch and exit. Also good in moving water! Available in 6 sizes plus Beta Baby.

For flatwater, downriver and surfski paddling.

Beta Rio Kayak Blade – Developed in co-operation with Rene Poulsen. Shorter, wider and more twisted than the Beta blade.  Available in 9 sizes plus Beta Rio Baby.

For flatwater, downriver and surfski paddling.

Gamma Kayak Blade – The Gamma shape has had world renowned success and is regarded as the signature series for the Jantex range.

The most popular downriver and surfski blade. Good catch, excellent pull through and beautiful exit. Also good for sprint and marathon paddling.

Available in 6 sizes.

For flatwater, downriver and surfski paddling.

Gamma Rio Kayak Blade –   One of Jantex’s most successful shapes (Jantex Gamma) has been fine tuned to create the Gamma Rio blade. Developed in co-operation with Max Hoff extra sizes were added  to create the Gamma Rio range with the addition of some minor changes to the larger blade sizes. This  ensures a paddler can choose the best size blade to suit their use.

Available in 9 sizes.

For flatwater, downriver and surfski paddling.

.    STIFF SHAFT – Most asked shaft for FLAT WATER and MARATHON, 100% carbon construction. Shaft stiffness marked with YELLOW COLOURED STICKER

.    SOFT SHAFT – Most asked shaft for SURF SKI and DOWN RIVER 85% carbon / 15% Kevlar construction. Shaft stiffness marked with WHITE COLOURED STICKER.

     FLEXI SOFT SHAFT – Our biggest seller in Australia. For paddlers doing a lot of kilometers this shaft reduces the incidence of injury that stiffer shafts can cause over long distances. Recommended for female SURF SKI and DOWN RIVER paddlers  and especially KIDS 70% carbon / 30% Kevlar construction. Shaft stiffness marked with GREEN COLOURED STICKER.

    SUPER FLEXI SOFT SHAFT – Introduced in 2020 due to the increase of paddlers paddling in unpredictable water, like ocean downwind. Unlike our competitors flexible shafts, Jantex has not compromised in strength by reducing the amount of carbon but instead has used a optimal fiber orientation for increased flexibility. 100% carbon construction. Shaft stiffness marked with ORANGE COLOURED STICKER

Flatwater kayaking

SurfSki