Mike, Roger, et al,

I too am trying to decide whether to build the Greenland or Aleut style paddle but I have an additional problem, which is, I don't know the difference between the two. I recall seeing info on both somewhere on the web but haven't been able to find it again. Could somebody please enlighten me?

Thanks.

Ken

: Roger,

: Looks good. You'll have to come up and join us on one of our South Sound
: Wooden Sea Kayaker outings. I look forward to seeing it in person.

: I can't remember what wood you used for the frame. How flexible is it? My
: first one has a lot more flex than the last one. The first turns much
: easier, but it is also shorter and wider than the last one. Flexibility
: will increase rocker in the water. Get used to it and I think you will
: find that it turns nicely when up on edge. It won't turn like a whitewater
: kayak, but you usually won't want a sea kayak to do that, most of the time
: you will want to be going straight.

: I lowered the sole (floor) on both of mine, and am very glad I did on the one
: with the 20" beam That one would be awful with the center of gravity
: up any more than it is. Try a partially deflated thermarest seat for a
: little bit of comfort without raising your center of gravity too much.

: What kind of a paddle are you wanting to build? I like the native styles
: quite a bit, I'm still trying to decide whether I like Greenland or Aluet
: style better.

: Mike