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Re: Two questions
By:Timothy - Toronto, Ontario
Date: 7/28/1998, 2:31 pm
In Response To: Re: Greenland paddles (Wynne)

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?

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? Has anyone tried this?

Messages In This Thread

Greenland paddles
Jerry Weinraub -- 7/27/1998, 7:40 pm
Re: Greenland paddles
Gail Ferris -- 7/31/1998, 10:31 pm
Re: Greenland paddles
Wynne -- 7/27/1998, 10:26 pm
Re: Two questions
Timothy - Toronto, Ontario -- 7/28/1998, 2:31 pm
Re: Two questions
Stefano Moretti -- 8/1/1998, 7:41 pm
Re: more links
Wynne -- 7/27/1998, 10:29 pm