tzi: O Mistrio do Homem do Gelo Pr Histrico Axmetro Galasport NAJA ELITE (Slalom blade). Our NAJA slalom blades are a brand new exciting design which incorporates an extreme off centre in relation to the axis of the shaft (8mm). This feature coupled with the profile of the NAJA blade enhance the blades stroke performance. So much so Vavinec Hradilek decided to change his paddle on the basis of the results of testing for only a few days before the first olympic nomination race. He won the selection and went to Beijing. He said : Since the time I made the first stroke with NAJA MAXI I had a feeling that I am at one with the water. Even if I know that the stroke is more powerful and demands more power I am feeling a greater freedom and speed in moving the boat. I can really rely on these blades during the race when you are accelerating from every single gate as a rocket! This is a fantastic feeling. " These blades have integral alloy edges to resist abrasion. Use in salt water is not recommended. The MAXI size is suitable for men who prefer the use of larger blades to apply maximum power. NAJA MAXI blades are produced in the following material options: 02400MONO930 NAJA MAXI MONO ELITE carbon monoblock with straight shaft, alloy tips 02400MONOERGO NAJA MAXI MCQ ERGO ELITE carbon monoblock with ERGO shaft,alloy tips 02400 NAJA MAXI ELITE large carbon blades with alloy tips 02400N NAJA MAXI ELITE large carbon blades with no tips 02401 NAJA MAXI C A large carbon aramid blades with alloy tips NAJA blades are available in three blade sizes: MINI small, MID medium and MAXI large Specifications: MINI MIDI MAXI Blade length 490 mm 490 mm 495 Blade width 193 mm 203 mm 207 Bigger is not better, going larger than you need is counter productive, if in doubt go smaller size.