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Re: A native paddle question (short)
By:Roy Morford
Date: 9/29/2001, 1:24 pm
In Response To: Re: A native paddle question (short) (Rob Macks)

: I have made my own interpretation of the drawings David Zimmerly shows in his
: book of the Aleut paddle. I’ve gone through a number of test paddles and
: settled on a design similar to the Aleut paddle shown in David’s book.

My pic under "from a distance" also has an Aleut style paddle beside the boat which is based on Rob,s plans. The weight is 32oz, just like Rob,s and it's a really sweet paddle to use and less tiring over a long day than my graphite euro. I'm not sure if it's the pointed end or the profile but it's also a very quiet paddle. Mine is made from laminations of cedar, mahogany and spruce.

Messages In This Thread

A native paddle question
Pete Rudie -- 9/29/2001, 12:13 am
Re: A native paddle answer (long)
Ken Sutherland -- 9/29/2001, 3:07 am
Re: A native paddle question (short)
risto -- 9/29/2001, 8:07 am
Re: A native paddle question (short)
Rob Macks -- 9/29/2001, 11:25 am
native paddle & grip
risto -- 10/1/2001, 11:10 am
Re: native paddle & grip
Rob Macks -- 10/1/2001, 2:41 pm
Re: native paddle & grip
risto -- 10/2/2001, 1:14 pm
Just a thought....
Pete Rudie -- 10/1/2001, 10:13 pm
Re: Just a thought....
risto -- 10/2/2001, 1:33 pm
Re: Just a thought....
Rob Macks -- 10/2/2001, 9:32 am
Re: Experience & Authority? Front & Back? *Pic*
Mike Hanks -- 10/1/2001, 11:39 pm
The evidence, the case! You a trial lawyer? ;) *NM*
risto -- 10/2/2001, 1:35 pm
Re: The evidence, the case! You a trial lawyer? ;)
Pete Rudie -- 10/3/2001, 12:22 am
Thanks, Mike. Right on point. *NM*
Pete Rudie -- 10/2/2001, 10:24 am
Re: A native paddle question (short)
Roy Morford -- 9/29/2001, 1:24 pm
Re: A native paddle question (short)
daren neufeld -- 9/29/2001, 8:55 am