Black Project Nexus

The new Black Project Nexus is a race paddle designed to coexist alongside the rest of the Black Project race range, offering an alternative focused on technique, responsiveness, adaptability, and control rather than brute force.

It is ideal for middle- and long-distance racing, endurance events, touring, and advanced fitness. It is engineered for professional, advanced, and intermediate riders looking to vary their cadence, effort, and stroke style as water conditions or race dynamics change.

Features of the Black Project Nexus Paddle:

• Scooped Dihedral Blade Technology (SDBT): Blade with a concave dihedral profile that delivers an agile, responsive feel. It holds water effectively throughout the pull and provides a clean release, promoting high cadences and quick responses.
• Reduced Blade Volume (RBVT) & Power Ridge (PRT): Reduced blade volume decreases weight and buoyancy, making it easier to maintain a higher cadence. Power Ridges provide precise control over blade flex for a consistent and efficient stroke.
• React+ Technology (RE+T): Two external 30T carbon plates specifically tuned for each blade size. They amplify power, responsiveness, and energy return while improving the stiffness-to-weight ratio.
• 12° Blade Angle: Promotes a smoother water entry and helps maintain a clean catch even as fatigue sets in over middle and long distances.
• High Aspect Blade Outline with Narrow Tip: Offers a composed, progressive catch with a flatter tip and progressive dihedral that lets you adjust stroke intensity mid-pull (ideal for surging or conserving energy in the draft).
• Tour Carbon 30T Oval Taper Shaft: 30T pre-preg carbon construction featuring a double-taper design and high-kick flex profile.
  • Upper section: Narrow and round to increase flex and protect shoulders from injury.
  • Middle section: Oval-shaped to enhance ergonomics, grip, and blade angle control.
  • Lower section: Round to maximize power transmission.
• Power Grip Handle: Ergonomic hollow pre-preg carbon design to reduce weight, improve hand-to-paddle connection, and provide lasting comfort on long sessions.
• Carbon Reinforced Rounded Edges: Increased structural durability and protection against board impacts.
• Slim-Line Blade/Shaft Joint: Sleek, edgeless transition that reduces hydrodynamic drag, lowers overall weight, and prevents damage to the board rails.

If you want the Black Project paddle bag, it is available at this link.

Black Project Nexus Paddle Specifications:

Size	Blade Area	Max Length	Recommended Rider Weight	Shaft	Weight (+/- 5%)
XS	466 cm² (72")	216 cm	50 - 70 kg	OVAL CARBON 30T	325 g at 180 cm
S	502 cm² (78")	216 cm	60 - 80 kg	OVAL CARBON 30T	342 g at 180 cm
M	540 cm² (84")	216 cm	70 - 90 kg	OVAL CARBON 30T	368 g at 188 cm
L	582 cm² (90")	216 cm	80 - 100 kg	OVAL CARBON 30T	389 g at 196 cm
XL	627 cm² (97")	216 cm	90 - 110 kg	OVAL CARBON 30T	403 g at 200 cm