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Viper Va'a

Custom Viper - Vavu Steering

Custom Viper - Vavu Steering

SAVE $30 ON CUSTOM PADDLES

$429.00 USD
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Get the exact Viper Va'a paddle you want. Pre-Order one now, trust us it's worth the wait.

Introducing the Peperu Series – Built for Performance, Designed by Champions The new Peperu paddle series was crafted by Rete Ebb, renowned EDT Va’a steersman and 4-time Super Aito champion. It was then further refined by David Tepava, veteran steerer and coach of the legendary Shell Va’a team. Their combined expertise has resulted in a paddle that delivers exceptional precision, comfort, and responsiveness – engineered to meet the demands of elite-level steering. Whether you’re racing or training, the Peperu series delivers the control and confidence you need at the highest level of competition.

The blade is constructed from high-performance multiaxial carbon fiber, and a bamboo shaft. The bamboo shaft is slightly heavier than it's carbon counterpart, but it offeres superior impact resistance. Both versions are stiff, durable, and built to perform in the toughest racing environments. 

Choose your blade to match your conditions:

Small Blade (24cm x 54cm)

Ideal for calm to moderately choppy waters. The shorter wider blade is focused on more forward/angle/draw strokes to control the canoe without fatiguing the steersman as much - ideal for experienced steersman or flatwater/small ocean conditions. 

Long Blade (23cm x 58cm)

Designed for heavy conditions and powerful steering. The longer skinnier blade gives more command over steering correction with deeper leverages and is a great choice for new steersman in flatwater or taking the canoe into ocean conditions.

Construction

  • Material: 100% Multiaxial Carbon or Carbon/Bamboo hybrid
  • Built for durability, stiffness, and responsiveness in all racing conditions
  • Bamboo Shaft: Slightly heavier than carbon, but offering superior impact resistance

Weight

  • Approx. 600g

Blade Options

  • Small Blade: Ideal for calm to moderately choppy waters
  • Long Blade: Suited for rougher, heavier ocean conditions

Performance Highlights

  • High precision and control for steering maneuvers
  • Comfortable grip and feel for long-distance paddling
  • Designed by world-class steerers for the most demanding users
  • Trusted by champions, tested in top-tier competition

Delivery Time For Custom Vipers

Custom paddles to take 3-6 months to be delivered.

Scroll down to the "The Not So Fine Print" section to learn more.

Cancellation & Returns for Custom Paddles

Once your order is confirmed it cannot be canceled, exchanged, or returned.

Scroll down to the "The Not So Fine Print" section to learn more.

Next Order Deadline: 12/31/25

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The Not So Fine Print

How It Works

Order your custom and get exactly what you want. Once you place that order with us, we turn around and place it with Viper. We place orders about once every 3 months. The total turn around time can be anywhere from 3-6 months depending on Viper's volume. We communicate all updates via email.

Save $30 on all Custom Orders

We have you pay for the entire order up front, helping us with cashflow. This allows us to order more frequently - so we want to help you in return. All customs are sold at $30 off retail.

Shipping

Custom paddles to take 3-6 months. We place custom ordered paddles with Viper once a month, and then the paddles can take 2-4 months to make and get delivered to the US.

Cancellation

Custom orders can only be cancelled prior to being sent to Viper. Once the order is sent to Viper Custom Orders can not b canceled, returned, or exchanged.

We will email you 3-5 days before placing the order with Viper. At that time you will have 48 hours to cancel your order. We will treat no response as confirmation that you would like to move forward with the order.

How to Order

CHOOSE YOUR

Shaft Flex

Bamboo has a decent amount of flex, where carbon has very little. For a stiff paddle with quick response choose the Hard (100% carbon) option, this is best for sprints. For a blade that is more forgiving on your joints choose the Soft (100% bamboo) option, this is best for long distance. The Medium (50% bamboo, 50% carbon) is a great middle of the road option.

CHOOSE YOUR

Shaft Bend

Bend is a matter of personal preference. A Double Bend is a more ergonomic design that aligns the shaft angle with the natural angle of your lower arm's wrist. Where a Straight Shaft offers a more traditional feel.

CHOOSE YOUR

Shaft Diameter

Viper offers 2 shafts diameters, both of which are oval for a more ergonomic grip. The standard shaft is 32 mm x 26 mm (1.26 in x 1.02 in) and the thins shaft is 29mm x 25 mm (1.14 in x 0.98 in). Choose the shaft you prefer based on your hand size.

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Paddle Length

Choose your paddle length in increments of a 1/2 inch. If you aren't sure on the length it's best to guess a little longer than a little shorter. You can always trim a paddle down, but you can't size it up.

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Blade Shape & Size

Which blade shape and size you want will be the most overwhelming choice, with 12 options in total. If you aren't sure we recommend the following hierarchy of making your decision.

Surface Area

The most important factor will be your blade surface area. Each option has the surface area included in the size so you can compare the blades across the different shapes.

Shape

Once you choose a range for the surface area you want, the shape will determine how it is distributed along the blade. A square shape moves the widest area furthest away from your bottom hand creating a more concrete grab at the catch, but also less forgiving if your technique isn't correct. A round shape moves the widest part of the blade slightly higher allowing for a more forgiving, gentler catch and is better for varying stroke rates.

Blade Angle

Blade angle options are 9° and 10°. It is such subtle difference the average paddler wouldn't notice a difference. The change in blade angle will adjust where the critical "sweet spot" is in the stroke. Comparing the 10° to the 9°, it will...

  • move the sweet spot further back
  • sacrifice power at the catch, but add more lift
  • allow for a longer stoke

We recommend the Square 9° for OC6, the Round 9° for OC1, and the Round 10° a V1 where you have a longer stroke for steering corrections. If you're narrowing it down to one then go with the square 9°. There is a reason why it was Viper's first shape and still their best selling shape to this day.

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