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Re: more paddle questions. *LINK*

Posted By: Hans Friedel
Date: Friday, 8 August 2003, at 1:15 a.m.

In Response To: more paddle questions. (Randy Knauff)

: I have a variety of euro paddles to experiment with and I am in the process
: of making a couple of cheap GPs to learn more about them.
: But up here, there are no wing paddles to try, either for sale commercially
: or in the paddling community that I know of.
: Bigger bucks but I'd like to have one.

: I usually paddle a 7.75x18 fairly flat sea kayak blade or white waterblade
: with an over all length of 215-220 cm. Pulling a larger blade at a slower
: cadence works better for my shoulders.
: 6'2",195 lbs., use a farily wide grip.
: Most paddling is ocean touring in fairly remote areas, but would also like
: something for covering distance on fun day touring and exercise workouts.

: 1. Does one usually use a longer or shorter wing paddle than euro paddle?

: 2. Does one usually use a larger or smaller blade size than euro paddle?

: 3. One manufacturer offers a large and small blade and there is only 1 cm
: difference in them. Simon River Shark. How much difference will this make?

: 4. Do the commercial wing paddles usually have a choice/option for
: feathering?

: 5. Is there much variety in the shapes (and performance characteristics) of
: the wing blades among the various manufacturers? How do the various shapes
: affect performance?

: I'd really appreciate any and all feed back, including brands, prices paid,
: weights, lengths, adjustable locking shaft experience, personal favorites
: and why, and any thing that will help me with this purchase to get a good
: one and make my pocketbook feel thot about.

: Thanks!

: Randy

Here in Europe the Bracsas are very popular

#4 is popular among marathon racers and touring paddlers.

in general wings are shorter and less feathered. And it is important that you get a shaft with the right flex.

Mostly you buy a paddle with a hole shaft then you just split the shaft and adjust the angle and length and use a bigger carbon tube as joint you fill the tube with hot melt glue

Hans

Bracsa

Messages In This Thread

more paddle questions.
Randy Knauff -- Thursday, 7 August 2003, at 3:51 p.m.

Re: more paddle questions. *LINK*
Paul J -- Thursday, 7 August 2003, at 6:24 p.m.

Re: more paddle questions. *LINK*
KenB -- Thursday, 7 August 2003, at 10:18 p.m.

Re: more paddle questions. *LINK*
Hans Friedel -- Friday, 8 August 2003, at 1:15 a.m.

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