www.braca-sport.com P A D D L E S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S production line • issue 10 2010 MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY KEY FACTS BRAČA-SPORT® mission and philosophy is to design, develop and produce the best + Original inventor of the ‘tear-drop’ concept performing paddle for every paddler. We believe that each paddler is different that therefore each paddle should be uniquely designed. Different designs work better for + The only manufacturer to engineer and produce carbon fabrics and paddles different paddlers and environments; therefore our goal is to continue research, + development and creation of a diverse range of products that satisfy the vast variety of World's first and only mechanical energy paddle paddlers. We are the only manufacturer to engineer paddles in every paddling category: + More than 300 years of combined engineering experience, including Canoe Polo, Dragon Boat, Flatwater, Freestyle, Marathon, Ocean Racing, Outrigger, Slalom, Touring, Waveski and Wildwater. With a total of 130 different canoe and kayak aerospace, advance composite materials science, biomechanics and kinetics, SUPPORTER of ICF paddles with over 400,000 configurations we have the right paddle for everyone. mechanical, electrical, chemical and software engineering + Our paddles have been designed using the latest technology available, inspired by the Built to suit different techniques, styles and paddler physical characteristics comments and in collaboration with some of the world's most successful paddlers and + First to develop and produce paddles specifically designed for children and coaches. We invented the revolutionary ‘tear-drop’ blade concept that redefined paddle performance and is now being copied other manufacturers. This has become the ‘de youth facto’ blade in the paddling community and the world's only mechanical energy paddle + Designer, developer and producer of the largest paddle selection in the concept. world We are the only manufacturer to engineer and produce carbon fabrics and paddles. This provides the ability to produce a very specific and fine grain unidirectional high modulus carbon (HMC) fabric layers in contrast to what is available in the market. The diverse range of specific and fine grain materials is the key improvement enabler of the paddle's performance characteristics. RESULTS Together with proprietary multi-layer and multi-characteristic lay-up methods of proprietary blend of composite fibers and a reinforced proprietary UV epoxy resin + provides the ultimate mechanical and kinetic capabilities. This enables desired catch, slip, Used on every level, from world class athletes to children and recreational pull-through, flutter and acceleration of the paddle and guaranties these characteristics paddlers for every paddle produced, yielding the world acclaimed mechanical energy BRAČA- + SPORT® paddle. Superb durability and outstanding performance + Over 750 Olympic and World Championships medals BRAČA-SPORT® was first to develop and produce paddles specifically designed for children and youth. Our proprietary material characteristics and mechanics of the + The lowest breaking rate in the industry paddle are specifically designed to fit children's physiology to absorb the impact from each paddle stroke reducing shock on the shoulders, elbows and wrists and ultimately + The majority of today’s world class paddlers make BRAČA-SPORT® their reducing common kayaks injuries. The above technology methods are also used to #1 choice design and develop paddles for recreational and senior paddlers. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND OLYMPIC GAMES 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 % 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 61/34 29/34 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 BRAČA-SPORT PADDLES • PRODUCTION LINE • ISSUE 10 • WWW.BRACA-SPORT.COM BRAČA-SPORT PADDLES • PRODUCTION LINE • ISSUE 10 • WWW.BRACA-SPORT.COM 3 MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY KEY FACTS BRAČA-SPORT® mission and philosophy is to design, develop and produce the best + Original inventor of the ‘tear-drop’ concept performing paddle for every paddler. We believe that each paddler is different that therefore each paddle should be uniquely designed. Different designs work better for + The only manufacturer to engineer and produce carbon fabrics and paddles different paddlers and environments; therefore our goal is to continue research, + development and creation of a diverse range of products that satisfy the vast variety of World's first and only mechanical energy paddle paddlers. We are the only manufacturer to engineer paddles in every paddling category: + More than 300 years of combined engineering experience, including Canoe Polo, Dragon Boat, Flatwater, Freestyle, Marathon, Ocean Racing, Outrigger, Slalom, Touring, Waveski and Wildwater. With a total of 130 different canoe and kayak aerospace, advance composite materials science, biomechanics and kinetics, SUPPORTER of ICF paddles with over 400,000 configurations we have the right paddle for everyone. mechanical, electrical, chemical and software engineering + Our paddles have been designed using the latest technology available, inspired by the Built to suit different techniques, styles and paddler physical characteristics comments and in collaboration with some of the world's most successful paddlers and + First to develop and produce paddles specifically designed for children and coaches. We invented the revolutionary ‘tear-drop’ blade concept that redefined paddle performance and is now being copied other manufacturers. This has become the ‘de youth facto’ blade in the paddling community and the world's only mechanical energy paddle + Designer, developer and producer of the largest paddle selection in the concept. world We are the only manufacturer to engineer and produce carbon fabrics and paddles. This provides the ability to produce a very specific and fine grain unidirectional high modulus carbon (HMC) fabric layers in contrast to what is available in the market. The diverse range of specific and fine grain materials is the key improvement enabler of the paddle's performance characteristics. RESULTS Together with proprietary multi-layer and multi-characteristic lay-up methods of proprietary blend of composite fibers and a reinforced proprietary UV epoxy resin + provides the ultimate mechanical and kinetic capabilities. This enables desired catch, slip, Used on every level, from world class athletes to children and recreational pull-through, flutter and acceleration of the paddle and guaranties these characteristics paddlers for every paddle produced, yielding the world acclaimed mechanical energy BRAČA- + SPORT® paddle. Superb durability and outstanding performance + Over 750 Olympic and World Championships medals BRAČA-SPORT® was first to develop and produce paddles specifically designed for children and youth. Our proprietary material characteristics and mechanics of the + The lowest breaking rate in the industry paddle are specifically designed to fit children's physiology to absorb the impact from each paddle stroke reducing shock on the shoulders, elbows and wrists and ultimately + The majority of today’s world class paddlers make BRAČA-SPORT® their reducing common kayaks injuries. The above technology methods are also used to #1 choice design and develop paddles for recreational and senior paddlers. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND OLYMPIC GAMES 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 % 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 61/34 29/34 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD WORLD WORLD OLYMPIC GAMES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 BRAČA-SPORT PADDLES • PRODUCTION LINE • ISSUE 10 • WWW.BRACA-SPORT.COM BRAČA-SPORT PADDLES • PRODUCTION LINE • ISSUE 10 • 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. Brača II max blade pitch (see diagram below), which provides Brača I Marathon max Brača II Extra Light max Brača I Extra Light max The paddles are designed to facilitate application of Brača II min firmer 'catch' and effortless exit than Brača I.