{"id":18838,"date":"2015-09-05T00:10:59","date_gmt":"2015-09-04T23:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/?p=18838"},"modified":"2015-09-05T00:43:47","modified_gmt":"2015-09-04T23:43:47","slug":"ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\/","title":{"rendered":"VE Explorer Aircore Pro Carbon Paddle &#8211; First Look"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last few months we&#8217;ve had a fair bit of near gear at Unsponsored HQ lined up for testing.  One of the hottest pieces of gear this summer has been the <a href=\"http:\/\/vepaddles.com\" target=\"_blank\">VE Explorer Aircore Pro Carbon Bladed paddles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\/unsponsored_ve_touring_paddles-120\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18839\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18839\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\/unsponsored_ve_touring_paddles-120\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-120.png\" data-orig-size=\"538,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles 120\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-120.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-120.png\" alt=\"VE Explorer Aircore Pro Carbon Paddle\" width=\"538\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-120.png 538w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-120-252x300.png 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I had two sets of these paddles to test with different blade areas.  These can be seen in the lower part of the image with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/vertical-element-cranked-paddles\/\" target=\"_blank\">whitewater set<\/a> at the top for comparison.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\/unsponsored_ve_touring_paddles-121\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18840\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18840\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\/unsponsored_ve_touring_paddles-121\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-121.png\" data-orig-size=\"440,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles 121\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-121.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-121.png\" alt=\"VE Explorer Aircore Pro Carbon Paddle\" width=\"440\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-121.png 440w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-121-206x300.png 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>From <a href=\"http:\/\/vepaddles.com\" target=\"_blank\">VE<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>Our Aircore pro carbon blades give you the stiffness and buoyancy of a foam-core blade with the reliability of laminate edges for a longer-lasting, higher performance paddle.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve developed the spine geometries and a manufacturing process that means we can use a hollow spine instead of a foam core, resulting in more reinforcing fibres in the blade and less weight.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the weight saved by this process, our blades typically have 30% more reinforcing fibres than our competitors and we can still produce a lighter, stronger paddle.<\/p>\n<p>By having a hollow core, the extra reinforcing material we use prevents the puncturing problems that are common with foam cored paddles.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve designed our paddles with structural analysis software and they have been tested and approved by some of the World\u2019s best paddlers with outstanding feedback \u2013 we\u2019re building super-strong blades which flex in the right places and feel great on the water.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Both sets came supplied with <a href=\"http:\/\/vepaddles.com\" target=\"_blank\">VE&#8217;s<\/a> split joint system making them easier to carry and store. The system also allows adjustment in both length and feather.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\/unsponsored_ve_touring_paddles-124\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18842\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18842\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\/unsponsored_ve_touring_paddles-124\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-124.png\" data-orig-size=\"640,427\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles 124\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-124.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-124.png\" alt=\"VE Explorer Aircore Pro Carbon Paddle\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-124.png 640w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-124-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\/unsponsored_ve_touring_paddles-127\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18843\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18843\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\/unsponsored_ve_touring_paddles-127\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-127.png\" data-orig-size=\"640,427\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles 127\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-127.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-127.png\" alt=\"VE Explorer Aircore Pro Carbon Paddle\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-127.png 640w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-127-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/vepaddles.com\" target=\"_blank\">VE paddles<\/a> are custom built so you have pretty much what you want in terms of the VE Explorer that means three different blade sizes, carbon or glass straight shaft or a cranked carbon shaft in any feather.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/vepaddles.com\/paddles\/touring\/\" target=\"_blank\">VE paddles<\/a> are custom made here in the UK.  The Explorers are available with either a glass or full carbon blade in three different sizes.  You also have a choice of a straight glass or carbon shaft or a even carbon cranked shaft. The number of possible setup combinations is quite astounding.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\/unsponsored_ve_touring_paddles-123\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18841\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18841\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\/unsponsored_ve_touring_paddles-123\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-123.png\" data-orig-size=\"640,427\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles 123\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-123.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-123.png\" alt=\"VE Explorer Aircore Pro Carbon Paddle\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-123.png 640w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/unsponsored_VE_Touring_Paddles-123-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A full review along with a trip report will be posted shortly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-carousel-extra='{&quot;blog_id&quot;:1,&quot;permalink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\\\/press\\\/ve-explorer-aircore-pro-carbon-paddle-first-look\\\/&quot;,&quot;likes_blog_id&quot;:36764734}' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" > <div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 500px; 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