YakGear Assault Hand Paddle 06-0015 | Olive Green
YakGear Assault Hand Paddle 06-0015 | Olive Green — Product description
The YakGear Assault Hand Paddle is the backup you stash under the seat and forget about, right up until the day you actually need it. It's a compact 23-inch single-blade hand paddle built for emergencies, small enough to tuck almost anywhere and always ready when your main paddle isn't.
The YakGear Assault Hand Paddle is the kind of gear you stash under the seat and forget about, right up until the day the wind kicks up or your main paddle floats away. It's a short, single-blade hand paddle built for emergencies, and at 23 inches it's small enough to tuck into a kayak hatch, a canoe, or the console cubby of a small boat.
This one's the olive green version. The blade and shaft are molded plastic, so there's nothing to corrode and nothing to fuss over. A foam grip on the handle gives you something to hold onto when your hands are wet and cold, which is usually exactly when you're reaching for a backup paddle in the first place. You paddle it one hand at a time, switching sides to keep yourself tracking straight.
Who's it for? Kayak anglers who don't want to be stranded if their pedal drive jams or their main paddle goes overboard. Paddlers who've learned the hard way that a dropped paddle drifts faster than you can swim after it. Anyone running a small skiff, dinghy, or float tube who wants a get-home option that doesn't eat up storage. The olive green blade stays low-key too, which anglers and duck hunters tend to appreciate. It's cheap insurance, and it weighs almost nothing.
Let's be straight about what it is. This is an emergency and backup paddle, not your primary. At 23 inches it's not going to move a loaded kayak across a lake with any real speed, and it's non-adjustable, so there's no telescoping length to dial in. That's the trade you make for something this compact. It stays small, it stashes anywhere, and it's always there when you need it. For a lot of paddlers that's exactly the point. Clip it in somewhere you can reach, know where it is, and you'll be glad it's aboard the day something goes sideways.
Key Features
- 23-inch non-adjustable length, compact enough to stash in a hatch, cubby, or dry box
- Single-blade design you paddle one hand at a time, switching sides to track straight
- Molded plastic construction that won't corrode in salt or fresh water
- Foam hand grip for a secure hold when your hands are wet or cold
- Olive green color keeps a low profile for anglers and hunters
- Purpose-built as an emergency and backup paddle for kayaks, canoes, and small boats
- Lightweight enough to carry aboard without noticing it's there
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized YakGear reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | YakGear Assault Hand Paddle - Olive Green |
|---|---|
| Brand | YakGear |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 06-0015 |
| UPC | 613103029900 |
| Length | 23 inches |
| Adjustability | Non-Adjustable |
| Color | Olive Green |
| Material | Plastic |
| Blade Configuration | Single |
| Grip | Foam Hand Grip |
| Intended Use | Emergency / Backup |
Frequently asked questions
Is this meant to be my main paddle?
No. It's an emergency and backup paddle. At 23 inches it's built to get you home if your primary paddle goes overboard or your pedal drive jams, not to be your everyday stroke.
How long is it?
23 inches, and it's non-adjustable. That fixed length is what keeps it compact enough to stash almost anywhere aboard.
How do you use a hand paddle?
You hold it by the foam grip and paddle one hand at a time, switching from side to side to keep yourself tracking straight. It takes a minute to get the rhythm, but it moves you.
What's it made of?
The blade and shaft are molded plastic with a foam hand grip. There's nothing on it to corrode, so it holds up to salt and fresh water alike.
Will it fit in my kayak?
At 23 inches it tucks into most kayak hatches, a canoe, a dry box, or a small-boat console cubby. It's made to ride along without taking up real storage.
What boats is it good for?
Kayaks, canoes, dinghies, small skiffs, even float tubes. Anywhere you want a get-home paddle that stays out of the way until you need it.
What color is this one?
Olive green, which keeps a low profile if you're fishing or hunting and don't want a bright blade flashing around.
