Taipei, Taiwan and Denver, CO, April 16, 2020 — In an effort to expand Greenland style paddling to kayakers of all levels, award-winning design house Gearlab Outdoors presents the new polypropylene paddle series, the Malik and Malik Carbon Fiber Edition. (Malik from Inuit’s “smooth wave”)
“COVID-19 has had an unprecedented effect on the world and has most of us concerned about the health and financial impact of our friends and families. We too are wishing you well. We are optimistic for summer in that we will all want to convene and get out on the water.”
Gearlab’s core users are passionate and knowledgeable about the sport and its history. The designers at Gearlab have developed the perfect paddle to allow new kayakers to experience the benefits of a leaner, more ergonomic Greenland paddle at an introductory price. The Malik is now available online and at specialty kayak retailers.
Durable Materials. Optimal Efficiency. Affordable Price Point.
The Malik is specifically designed for those who are new to, or interested in exploring Greenland-style paddling. The Malik is thoughtfully designed and crafted from durable materials and feature a natural, intuitive, symmetrical design. The Malik offers the durability and usability you are searching for in your first Greenland-style paddle.
Paddle Specs:
Malik
- Blade: Polypropylene
- Blade Color: Teal or Orange
- Weight: 1090g ±10 g
- Materials: polypropylene blade and fiberglass shaft
- One size: 220 cm
Malik – Carbon Fiber Edition
- Blade: Polypropylene
- Blade Color: Dark Gray
- Weight: 990g ±10 g
- Materials: polypropylene blade and carbon-fiber shaft
- One size: 220 cm
Gearlab is known for its technologically advanced performance carbon-fiber Greenland-style paddles. Gearlab believes everyone, including veteran paddlers on Euro blades, should have the opportunity to experience and take advantage of the benefits of a Greenland-style blade.
The new Malik series inherits many of the iconic features from Gearlab’s premium paddles, such as ProTek tips and the D-Joint quick-release carbon fiber ferrule. The high impact polypropylene blade makes the paddle durable, ensuring a smooth and reliable paddling experience for new users.
The Malik is an ideal solution for kayakers fresh to Greenland-style paddling, kayak clubs or a cool spare paddle. From now through Aug 31st, with every purchase of Malik, you will get a free Gearlab Decal Set -2020 Designer Edition (US$9.00 value). A set of two, including multiple graphics for one to freely customize their paddles. For more information reach us at cochran@whatsuppr.com or Allison.lin@gearlaboutdoor.com
