IPIK

$568.00
$568.00
$568.00
Flagship soft-shouldered paddle - IPIK, weighing 600g, constructed using 3D carbon technology. Gearlab’s first oval-shaped and shouldered loom, enhancing paddle control in lumpy conditions while providing an ergonomic fit.

As a Gearlab flagship paddle, IPIK comes with a personalized print service. Your choice of font up to 12 characters to make the paddle uniquely yours. (*Please let us know what would you like to engrave on your paddle in “Special Instructions for Gearlab” area when proceed to shopping cart.)

Delivery Time
No Print: Ships within 21-28 days
Personalization: Ships within 28-35 days


Color & Personalization(+$20): Matrix Black +$0 No Print Needed
Size: 219
Subtotal: $568.00
IPIK

IPIK

$568.00

IPIK

$568.00
Color & Personalization(+$20): Matrix Black +$0 No Print Needed
Size: 219

 

IPIK

 

IPIK is the lightest Greenland paddle Gearlab Outdoors has ever designed at 600 grams. Thanks to the unique 3D wrapping construction offering the best strength-to-weight carbon fiber Greenland paddle on the market.

 

 

3D Carbon

IPIK boasts an all new 3D carbon construction that intertwines the full paddle with continuous strands of aero grade carbon fiber. This results in superior strength, weight reduction, and a distinctive visual pyramid pattern.

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Soft-Shouldered

The gently sloped transition between the loom and blade draws on a classic Inuit design to ensure quick hand-positioning, increased leverage, and intuitive paddle control.

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Oval Loom

The IPIK sports Gearlab’s first oval-shaped loom, enhancing paddle control and providing an ergonomic fit.

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Sharp and Protected Blade

The 1.1mm sharp blade slices the water efficiently, while Gearlab’s patented third-generation replaceable ProTek tips protect IPIK from damage.

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More Features

Diamond Joint

Diamond Joint
 
The innovative metal-free carbon spring joint design snaps securely together to ensure a flush, firm connection between the blades. The result is a paddle offering two-piece convenience and a streamlined, one-piece paddling experience.

Titanium Hardware

Titanium Hardware
 
Aerospace grade Titanium screws are used in all Gearlab Greenland paddles, ensuring that even the smallest element of a Gearlab paddle remains strong and rustproof.

Two Piece

Two Piece
 
All Gearlab Greenland paddles feature a two-piece design that separates quickly for convenient transportation and storage on the kayak deck. The low-profile carbon fiber button release creates a flush joint and sleek paddle shaft.

 

 

 

Pick The Right Size

Size is power. The longer the paddle is, the more power it produces. The shorter the paddle is, the less power it produces. The best of both words, the Regular Size 219 will give you enough power, while relaxing enough for your long journeys.
 

Size & Specs

length-219cm-
loom length-57cm-
blade width-8.8cm-
weight-600 ± 20 g-
material-3D Carbon Technology-

 

Customer Reviews

Based on 9 reviews
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kingiFiddler
After a year, it's still my go-to, most efficient GP

PROS:
- Mind-blowingly lightweight.
- Stiffness and efficiency makes it my first-choice for anything but surf paddles.
- Quiet, thin edges & tip profile enter & exit superbly.
- Oval loom is a winner (I still like rounded-square wooden looms too). Perhaps another few degrees of forward rotation would be nice. Isn't slippery when wet.
- Shoulder profile is lovely. Enough for an reference point but no impediment to fast repositioning. Some people I've swapped paddles with on trips, even users of other Gearlab GP's, have commented on flutter but the moment they bring some attention to the high edge of the shoulder on the recovering blade, it goes, their stroke is better balanced, & they become more efficient.
- The split shaft is a tight joint and has remained so.
CONS:
- May not matter to some people and everyone uses their paddles differently but, the blade scratches insanely easily. Just look at this paddle the wrong way and it will be scarred for life. I really hope Gearlab find a robust, lightweight finish.
- Some may find a very tiny flutter in the stroke until they correct their technique, which usually doesn't take more than a few strokes to sort out and a few sessions to build into muscle memory.
- The split shaft joint can be tough to split, but if that's the only way to ensure that joint stays tight for years I'm fine with it. If I had the option though, I'd probably buy a fixed shaft model as my 'daily driver' and stow the split shaft model for emergencies.

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Ryan, Chang Chen
Thought about Ipik

Akiak is good; Kalleq is better; Ipik is awesome!

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Monica R.
This One is the Best!

I’ve never really liked carbon fibre Greenland paddles. That is, until I met the Kalleq. (Those slicey blades!😍) The Ipik takes it all to the next level. Impossibly light, the sharp blades slip deep into the water and make every stroke seem almost effortless. The shape of the oval loom and its transition into the shoulders encourages the correct hand position and a relaxed grip. The icing on the cake is the beautiful shimmering colours that appear when the blades are wet. I look forward to being able to order this paddle in various sizes to allow for a more personalized fit.

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Jim
Beefy Loom

I had a chance to demo the "regular" Ipik very recently. It is a beautiful paddle...very light, nice soft shoulder, thin blades that quietly cut thru the water, and very buoyant. Everything to like, but the loom...the oval shape is great, but at 57cm(22+") it's too wide. The loom thickness is beefy...just too thick. I'm an average size.... wear a L glove and have a wingspan that puts me at a 218cm paddle length and a loom width of 48 to 50cm. I've several wooden GPs...some from skilled paddle makers and some I have carved that I have used for almost 20 years. To properly grip a GP the shoulders on the loom need to fit the paddler. If I could custom order my loom size, I would do it.... the paddle is that nice. In the mean time I'll stick with wooden GPs. Still a great way to paddle.

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Dan
Loom length

The dimension of 57cm loom for the "regular" isn't going to fit the average paddler. It is too wide. Gear Lab's response to a similar comment shows that they don't understand Greenland paddle sizing.

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