KBBS Archive 00,000

Re: Two questions

Posted By: Stefano Moretti
Date: Saturday, 1 August 1998, at 7:41 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Two questions (Timothy - Toronto, Ontario)

> 1) I read that Greenland paddles are suited to narrower boats
> with lower decks. Having said that, would a Greenland paddle be practical
> for a high volume touring kayak with a 24" beam? If so, how much
> would one add to the length of such a paddle to compensate for the
> wider beam? Any suggestions?

I use a greenland paddle on a 16 ft 24" touring kayak and its OK. Length is 8ft , I am 6 ft tall. This measure should be OK for you as well.

> 2) Is there such a thing as a storm paddle designed to be held
> at the very butt ends on alternate strokes, almost like a canoe paddle?

Noi, but I hold mine on the tip for large sweeps and for eskimo rolling. Any greenlander is made for this purpose.
> Has anyone tried this?

>

Messages In This Thread

Greenland paddles
Jerry Weinraub -- Monday, 27 July 1998, at 7:40 p.m.

Re: Greenland paddles
Wynne -- Monday, 27 July 1998, at 10:26 p.m.

Re: more links
Wynne -- Monday, 27 July 1998, at 10:29 p.m.

Re: Two questions
Timothy - Toronto, Ontario -- Tuesday, 28 July 1998, at 2:31 p.m.

Re: Two questions
Stefano Moretti -- Saturday, 1 August 1998, at 7:41 p.m.

Re: Greenland paddles
Gail Ferris -- Friday, 31 July 1998, at 10:31 p.m.

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