# Shaft Information

The **stiffness** of each shaft type we offer (SOFT, STIFF & EXTRA STIFF) can be expressed in terms of the amount of deflection that occurs when a 10kg load is applied at the centre of a 1m span. This is the method that some blade manufacturers use (e.g. Braca), so it is possible to cross-reference and select the appropriate stiffness for the blade type to be fitted.

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| **Shaft Type** | **Description**                                                                         | **Deflection when shaft is at *****minimum***** extension (+0cm)** | **Deflection when shaft is at *****maximum***** extension (+5cm)** |
| -------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| EXTRA STIFF    | 100% carbon high modulus, minimum flex. Suitable for only the strongest 200m sprinters. | 2.3 - 2.5 mm                                                                 | 2.8 - 3.0 mm                                                                 |
| STIFF          | 100% carbon, low flex. Suitable for flat water sprint.                                  | 2.5 - 2.7 mm                                                                 | 3.0 - 3.2 mm                                                                 |
| SOFT           | 100% carbon, moderate flex. Suitable for marathon, surf ski and multi-sport paddling.   | 3.0 - 3.2 mm                                                                 | 3.5 - 3.7 mm                                                                 |


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