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P A D D L E S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S www.braca-sport.com production line • issue 12 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES LONDON 2012 OFFICIAL SERVICE MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY Together with proprietary multi-layer and multi-characteristic lay-up methods of a proprietary blend of composite fibers and a reinforced proprietary UV epoxy resin provides ® BRAČA-SPORT mission and philosophy is to design, develop and produce the best the ultimate mechanical and kinetic capabilities. This enables desired catch, slip, pull-through, performing paddle for every paddler. We believe that each paddler has different needs flutter and acceleration of the paddle and guarantees these characteristics for every paddle and therefore each paddle should be uniquely designed. Different designs work better produced, yielding the world acclaimed mechanical energy BRAČA-SPORT® paddle. for different paddlers and environments. Our goal is to continue research, development and creation of a diverse range of products that satisfy the vast variety of paddlers. We BRAČA-SPORT® was first to develop and produce paddles specifically designed for children are the only manufacturer to engineer paddles in every paddling category: Canoe Polo, and youth. Our proprietary material characteristics and mechanics of the paddle are Dragon Boat, Flatwater, Freestyle, Marathon, Ocean Racing, Outrigger, Slalom, Touring, specifically designed to fit children's physiology. It enables to absorb the impact from each Waveski and Wildwater. With a total of 130 different canoe and kayak paddles with over paddle stroke, therefore reducing shock on the shoulders, elbows and wrists and ultimately 400,000 configurations we have the right paddle for everyone. decreasing common kayak injuries. The above technology methods are also used to design and develop paddles for recreational and senior paddlers. Our paddles have been designed using the latest technology available, inspired by the comments and in collaboration with some of the world's most successful paddlers and coaches. We invented the revolutionary ‘tear-drop’ blade concept that redefined paddle performance and is now being copied by other manufacturers. This has become the ‘de KEY FACTS facto’ blade in the paddling community and the world's only mechanical energy paddle + Original inventor of the ‘tear-drop’ concept. concept. + The only manufacturer to engineer and produce carbon fabrics and paddles. We are the only manufacturer to engineer and produce carbon fabrics and paddles. This + World's first and only mechanical energy paddle. provides the ability to produce a very specific and fine grain unidirectional high modulus + More than 300 years of combined engineering experience, including aerospace, carbon (HMC) fabric layers in contrast to what is available in the market. The diverse advanced composite materials science, biomechanics and kinetics, mechanical, range of specific and fine grain materials is the key improvement enabler of the paddle's electrical, chemical and software engineering. performance characteristics. + Built to suit different styles, techniques and physical characteristics of each paddler. + First to develop and produce paddles specifically designed for children and youth. + Designer, developer and producer of the largest paddle selection in the world. RESULTS + Used at every level, from world class athletes to children and recreational paddlers. + Superb durability and outstanding performance. + Over 750 Olympic Games and World Championships medals. + The lowest breakage rate in the industry. + The majority of today’s world class paddlers make BRAČA-SPORT® their #1 choice. OLYMPIC GAMES AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MEDALS WON BY ATHLETES USING BRAČA-SPORT PADDLES 5,56 % 8,33 % 23,61 % 31,94 % 33,33 % 38,89 % 46,67 % 61,54 % 67,95 % 69,44 % 80,25 % 81,48 % 80,25 % 66,67 % 76,54 % 77,78 % 79,01 % 66,67 % 74.51 % 78.16 % 78.16 % of total medals 2/24 1/24 1/24 1/12 2/12 7/24 6/24 4/24 4/24 14/24 5/24 10/24 7/24 7/24 3/12 5/12 6/12 11/25 16/25 8/25 15/26 17/26 16/26 21/26 17/26 15/26 7/12 10/12 8/12 21/27 22/27 22/27 23/27 19/27 24/27 21/27 23/27 21/27 6/12 7/12 11/12 16/27 24/27 22/27 21/27 18/27 24/27 19/27 21/27 24/27 9/12 6/12 9/12 26/34 21/34 29/34 22/29 24/29 22/29 20/29 24/29 24/29 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 OLYMPIC GAMES 2005 2006 2007 OLYMPIC GAMES 2009 2010 2011 OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD ATHENS 2004 WORLD WORLD WORLD BEIJING 2008 WORLD WORLD WORLD LONDON 2012 CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS OFFICIAL SERVICE OFFICIAL SERVICE OFFICIAL SERVICE 2 BRAČA-SPORT PADDLES AND ACCESSORIES • PRODUCTION LINE • ISSUE 12 • WWW.BRACA-SPORT.COM BRAČA-SPORT PADDLES AND ACCESSORIES • PRODUCTION LINE • ISSUE 12 • WWW.BRACA-SPORT.COM 3 MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY Together with proprietary multi-layer and multi-characteristic lay-up methods of a proprietary blend of composite fibers and a reinforced proprietary UV epoxy resin provides ® BRAČA-SPORT mission and philosophy is to design, develop and produce the best the ultimate mechanical and kinetic capabilities. This enables desired catch, slip, pull-through, performing paddle for every paddler. We believe that each paddler has different needs flutter and acceleration of the paddle and guarantees these characteristics for every paddle and therefore each paddle should be uniquely designed. Different designs work better produced, yielding the world acclaimed mechanical energy BRAČA-SPORT® paddle. for different paddlers and environments. Our goal is to continue research, development and creation of a diverse range of products that satisfy the vast variety of paddlers. We BRAČA-SPORT® was first to develop and produce paddles specifically designed for children are the only manufacturer to engineer paddles in every paddling category: Canoe Polo, and youth. Our proprietary material characteristics and mechanics of the paddle are Dragon Boat, Flatwater, Freestyle, Marathon, Ocean Racing, Outrigger, Slalom, Touring, specifically designed to fit children's physiology. It enables to absorb the impact from each Waveski and Wildwater. With a total of 130 different canoe and kayak paddles with over paddle stroke, therefore reducing shock on the shoulders, elbows and wrists and ultimately 400,000 configurations we have the right paddle for everyone. decreasing common kayak injuries. The above technology methods are also used to design and develop paddles for recreational and senior paddlers. Our paddles have been designed using the latest technology available, inspired by the comments and in collaboration with some of the world's most successful paddlers and coaches. We invented the revolutionary ‘tear-drop’ blade concept that redefined paddle performance and is now being copied by other manufacturers. This has become the ‘de KEY FACTS facto’ blade in the paddling community and the world's only mechanical energy paddle + Original inventor of the ‘tear-drop’ concept. concept. + The only manufacturer to engineer and produce carbon fabrics and paddles. We are the only manufacturer to engineer and produce carbon fabrics and paddles. This + World's first and only mechanical energy paddle. provides the ability to produce a very specific and fine grain unidirectional high modulus + More than 300 years of combined engineering experience, including aerospace, carbon (HMC) fabric layers in contrast to what is available in the market. The diverse advanced composite materials science, biomechanics and kinetics, mechanical, range of specific and fine grain materials is the key improvement enabler of the paddle's electrical, chemical and software engineering. performance characteristics. + Built to suit different styles, techniques and physical characteristics of each paddler. + First to develop and produce paddles specifically designed for children and youth. + Designer, developer and producer of the largest paddle selection in the world. RESULTS + Used at every level, from world class athletes to children and recreational paddlers. + Superb durability and outstanding performance. + Over 750 Olympic Games and World Championships medals. + The lowest breakage rate in the industry. + The majority of today’s world class paddlers make BRAČA-SPORT® their #1 choice. OLYMPIC GAMES AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MEDALS WON BY ATHLETES USING BRAČA-SPORT PADDLES 5,56 % 8,33 % 23,61 % 31,94 % 33,33 % 38,89 % 46,67 % 61,54 % 67,95 % 69,44 % 80,25 % 81,48 % 80,25 % 66,67 % 76,54 % 77,78 % 79,01 % 66,67 % 74.51 % 78.16 % 78.16 % of total medals 2/24 1/24 1/24 1/12 2/12 7/24 6/24 4/24 4/24 14/24 5/24 10/24 7/24 7/24 3/12 5/12 6/12 11/25 16/25 8/25 15/26 17/26 16/26 21/26 17/26 15/26 7/12 10/12 8/12 21/27 22/27 22/27 23/27 19/27 24/27 21/27 23/27 21/27 6/12 7/12 11/12 16/27 24/27 22/27 21/27 18/27 24/27 19/27 21/27 24/27 9/12 6/12 9/12 26/34 21/34 29/34 22/29 24/29 22/29 20/29 24/29 24/29 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 OLYMPIC GAMES 2005 2006 2007 OLYMPIC GAMES 2009 2010 2011 OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD ATHENS 2004 WORLD WORLD WORLD BEIJING 2008 WORLD WORLD WORLD LONDON 2012 CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS OFFICIAL SERVICE OFFICIAL SERVICE OFFICIAL SERVICE 2 BRAČA-SPORT PADDLES AND ACCESSORIES • PRODUCTION LINE • ISSUE 12 • WWW.BRACA-SPORT.COM BRAČA-SPORT PADDLES AND ACCESSORIES • PRODUCTION LINE • ISSUE 12 • WWW.BRACA-SPORT.COM 3 TEAR-DROP MODELS TEAR-DROP MODELS BRAČA I Brača I, IV and FW are the original world’s first BRAČA II Brača II is based on Brača I design, it has an increased Brača I max ‘tear-drop’ design and our most widely used paddles.