KBBS Archive 10,000

Light paddles

Posted By: Stan Woronko
Date: Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 1:49 p.m.

I'm thinking about making a few kayak paddles. Basic approach will be along the lines of the one in Nick Schade's book, but with smaller blades. I would like some ideas on how to make them strong enough for regular touring but as light as possible. Wouldn't a composite be a better approach than plain wood? What about using a light wood core such as pine or cedar but wrapping it in fiberglass or carbon fiber to achieve the necessary strength. Carbon fiber is light and very strong. It is also very expensive but you wouldn't need much for a paddle. What weight of cloth would you recommend? How many layers? Has anyone any experience or opinions to share?

Messages In This Thread

Light paddles
Stan Woronko -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 1:49 p.m.

Re: Light paddles
Shawn Baker -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 4:04 p.m.

Hollow Tube Query
mike allen -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 5:33 p.m.

Re: Hollow Tube Query
Dean Trexel -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 5:46 p.m.

Re: Hollow Tube Query
mike allen -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 5:57 p.m.

A Light Bulb Went On ...(hehehe)
mike allen -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 6:16 p.m.

Re: A Light Bulb Went On ...(hehehe)
Dale Frolander -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 10:08 p.m.

Re: No Merry Xmas Paddle :(
Rehd -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 11:54 p.m.

Re: No Merry Xmas Paddle :(
mike allen -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 2:00 p.m.

Re: No Merry Xmas Paddle :(
Rehd -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 5:40 p.m.

a bit dimmer
Paul G. Jacobson -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 3:43 a.m.

Re: Hollow Tube Query
Gary Toffelmire -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 12:13 a.m.

Re: Hollow Tube Query
Randy Knauff -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 1:18 a.m.

Pls tell us more!
mike allen -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 2:06 p.m.

Re: Pls tell us more!
Randy Knauff -- Thursday, 11 November 1999, at 5:14 p.m.

Re: See WoodenBoat
Don Beale -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 6:27 p.m.

Re: WoodenBoat, Aug. '99
Mike Hanks -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 10:26 p.m.

Re: Hollow Tube Query
Preston Seu -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 12:51 a.m.

Captain, we have a core meltdown in the drive
Paul G. Jacobson -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 5:05 a.m.

Help Scotty!- the warp tubes are warping!
mike allen -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 12:59 p.m.

Hollow crank shaft thoughts
Ed Valley -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 3:28 p.m.

some more Hollow crank shaft thoughts
mike allen -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 4:24 p.m.

crank crank crank
Ed Valley -- Thursday, 11 November 1999, at 3:30 p.m.

Was that your troop in Boy's Life?
Paul G. Jacobson -- Thursday, 11 November 1999, at 6:01 a.m.

Re: Captain, we have a core meltdown in the drive
Rehd -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 6:07 p.m.

Re: Light paddles
Don Beale -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 4:14 p.m.

Re: Light paddles
Monte Rhodes -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 5:43 p.m.

Re: Light paddles
Chris Luneski -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 8:36 p.m.

Re: Light paddles
Hank -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 11:07 p.m.

Re: Light paddles
Jeff DeJongh -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 6:42 p.m.

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