Sit on top kayak paddle - Canoeing / Kayaking

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Sit on top kayak paddle - tjweaser - Oct-31-12 12:02 PM
- Given the width of your boat,I think a - string - Oct-31-12 2:11 PM
- Generally - jimyaker - Oct-31-12 3:36 PM
  - Absolutely , no aluminum. It is cheap - string - Oct-31-12 7:03 PM
    - I agree - adbass - Oct-31-12 7:56 PM
- Paddle for SOT - usantigoon - Oct-31-12 9:49 PM
- Kayak paddle - tjweaser - Nov-01-12 10:40 AM
  - Love - jimx200 - Nov-03-12 11:23 AM
    - This is what not to buy. - seadart - Nov-03-12 1:44 PM
      - I also started with a 240 Al paddle. - string - Nov-03-12 1:49 PM
      - Why - jimx200 - Nov-03-12 9:30 PM
        
        Weight, shaft diameter and flutter - seadart - Nov-03-12 11:16 PM
- How about a Greenland style paddle? - ricknriver - Nov-08-12 12:19 PM
  - GL advice - FrankNC - Nov-08-12 11:10 PM

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  Given the width of your boat,I think a
  Posted by: string on Oct-31-12 2:11 PM (EST)

230 cm paddle will work unless you are unusually short.
This is a good paddle at a good price:
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___21018
REI carries them if you want to look at them.

  Generally
  Posted by: jimyaker on Oct-31-12 3:36 PM (EST)

220 to 230cm works well for most SOTs.

Learn to open your grip with the hand that isn't pulling and there's no need for a death grip with the pulling hand. A fiberglass shaft will flex better than carbon fiber (I'd skip aluminum altogether).

Jim

  Absolutely , no aluminum. It is cheap
  Posted by: string on Oct-31-12 7:03 PM (EST)

-- Last Updated: Oct-31-12 7:17 PM EST --

and if you paddle twice a year,OK.
This one is advertised here as I type.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___75458
It looks like a good deal.

  I agree
  Posted by: adbass on Oct-31-12 7:56 PM (EST)

it's best to avoid aluminium shafts. Glass and carbon just feel much better (warmer) and (for me at least) don't cause blisters. Both the Werner and Aquabound paddles already suggested should be quite acceptable.

  Paddle for SOT
  Posted by: usantigoon on Oct-31-12 9:49 PM (EST)

-- Last Updated: Nov-08-12 12:29 PM EST --

I am almost 70 and use the Aquabond Stingray and is the best for the price paid...I never experienced any paddling fatigues, which I had a lot with those aluminum shaft paddles...
http://www.aquabound.com/kayak-paddles/touring/StingRay-hybrid

A somewhat upgrade is the full carbon fibre one
http://www.aquabound.com/kayak-paddles/touring/StingRay-carbon

The latter I will buy once I upgrade my kayak to a Wilderess Tarpon 120

update: Bought a new Tarpon 120 with the carbon StingRay paddles..

Enjoy

  Kayak paddle
  Posted by: tjweaser on Nov-01-12 10:40 AM (EST)

Thanks everyone for your help. Much appreciated.

  Love
  Posted by: jimx200 on Nov-03-12 11:23 AM (EST)

my Cannon paddle w/aluminum shaft..strong with zero flex. Btw, the difference between alum and carbon is just 6-8 oz..with aluminum more durable. I'm 6-2/210 and mostly use the 240cm length as it fits my more upright paddle style allowing me more power. Cannon is a family owned business who make their paddles in Minnesota. After 5 years of hard use, it's still going strong.
http://www.cannonpaddles.com/nokomis.html

  This is what not to buy.
  Posted by: seadart on Nov-03-12 1:44 PM (EST)

-- Last Updated: Nov-03-12 5:15 PM EST --

Sorry I started with aluminum Cannon paddles and they gave me tendon problems. Fine for some one who paddles a couple of times a year but if you spend a lot of time on the water you will get rid of them. They also seem impossible to keep the ferrules working if you paddle salt water. The aquabound suggestion above is a good starting paddle.

After you have got a little experience, look for the lightest most efficient paddle you can find, you will discover that the paddle adds more to your enjoyment than the boat.

When you have some experience check out a paddle from Pat at Onno Paddles.

http://www.onnopaddles.com/

  I also started with a 240 Al paddle.
  Posted by: string on Nov-03-12 1:49 PM (EST)

Now I use a 220 carbon one. I traded that Al after one trip. On the positive side, I could have dug holes and split firewood with it.

  Why
  Posted by: jimx200 on Nov-03-12 9:30 PM (EST)

would aluminum give you tendon problems...weight? Paddle weights are all over the place by mfg. and I do like rigid with little or no flex, thus the alum. Btw, Canon also makes carbon fiber, hybrid, and fiberglass for those wanting lighter. And I like that they are made in USA..unlike some of the big name paddles that are made in China.

  Weight, shaft diameter and flutter
  Posted by: seadart on Nov-03-12 11:16 PM (EST)

  How about a Greenland style paddle?
  Posted by: ricknriver on Nov-08-12 12:19 PM (EST)

My switch from a euro style to a simple cedar GP really helped joint stress for this old dog. One of the GP builders can tailor one to you, your boat, and paddling style/needs. Their indexed loom and straight tracking blades allow a relaxed grip. They even come in exotic composite take-aparts now. Can even build your own off internet info. Just thoughts. R

  GL advice
  Posted by: FrankNC on Nov-08-12 11:10 PM (EST)

I'd get your loom as wide as your boat for a Greenland style paddle. My loom is 22 and I think I should have gotten 24. For wider boats and Aleutian style paddle might be best.

	Given the width of your boat,I think a Posted by: string on Oct-31-12 2:11 PM (EST)
	230 cm paddle will work unless you are unusually short. This is a good paddle at a good price: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___21018 REI carries them if you want to look at them.

	Generally Posted by: jimyaker on Oct-31-12 3:36 PM (EST)
	220 to 230cm works well for most SOTs. Learn to open your grip with the hand that isn't pulling and there's no need for a death grip with the pulling hand. A fiberglass shaft will flex better than carbon fiber (I'd skip aluminum altogether). Jim

	Absolutely , no aluminum. It is cheap Posted by: string on Oct-31-12 7:03 PM (EST)
	-- Last Updated: Oct-31-12 7:17 PM EST -- and if you paddle twice a year,OK. This one is advertised here as I type. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___75458 It looks like a good deal.

	I agree Posted by: adbass on Oct-31-12 7:56 PM (EST)
	it's best to avoid aluminium shafts. Glass and carbon just feel much better (warmer) and (for me at least) don't cause blisters. Both the Werner and Aquabound paddles already suggested should be quite acceptable.

	Paddle for SOT Posted by: usantigoon on Oct-31-12 9:49 PM (EST)
	-- Last Updated: Nov-08-12 12:29 PM EST -- I am almost 70 and use the Aquabond Stingray and is the best for the price paid...I never experienced any paddling fatigues, which I had a lot with those aluminum shaft paddles... http://www.aquabound.com/kayak-paddles/touring/StingRay-hybrid A somewhat upgrade is the full carbon fibre one http://www.aquabound.com/kayak-paddles/touring/StingRay-carbon The latter I will buy once I upgrade my kayak to a Wilderess Tarpon 120 update: Bought a new Tarpon 120 with the carbon StingRay paddles.. Enjoy

	Kayak paddle Posted by: tjweaser on Nov-01-12 10:40 AM (EST)
	Thanks everyone for your help. Much appreciated.

	Love Posted by: jimx200 on Nov-03-12 11:23 AM (EST)
	my Cannon paddle w/aluminum shaft..strong with zero flex. Btw, the difference between alum and carbon is just 6-8 oz..with aluminum more durable. I'm 6-2/210 and mostly use the 240cm length as it fits my more upright paddle style allowing me more power. Cannon is a family owned business who make their paddles in Minnesota. After 5 years of hard use, it's still going strong. http://www.cannonpaddles.com/nokomis.html

	This is what not to buy. Posted by: seadart on Nov-03-12 1:44 PM (EST)
	-- Last Updated: Nov-03-12 5:15 PM EST -- Sorry I started with aluminum Cannon paddles and they gave me tendon problems. Fine for some one who paddles a couple of times a year but if you spend a lot of time on the water you will get rid of them. They also seem impossible to keep the ferrules working if you paddle salt water. The aquabound suggestion above is a good starting paddle. After you have got a little experience, look for the lightest most efficient paddle you can find, you will discover that the paddle adds more to your enjoyment than the boat. When you have some experience check out a paddle from Pat at Onno Paddles. http://www.onnopaddles.com/

	I also started with a 240 Al paddle. Posted by: string on Nov-03-12 1:49 PM (EST)
	Now I use a 220 carbon one. I traded that Al after one trip. On the positive side, I could have dug holes and split firewood with it.

	Why Posted by: jimx200 on Nov-03-12 9:30 PM (EST)
	would aluminum give you tendon problems...weight? Paddle weights are all over the place by mfg. and I do like rigid with little or no flex, thus the alum. Btw, Canon also makes carbon fiber, hybrid, and fiberglass for those wanting lighter. And I like that they are made in USA..unlike some of the big name paddles that are made in China.

	Weight, shaft diameter and flutter Posted by: seadart on Nov-03-12 11:16 PM (EST)

	How about a Greenland style paddle? Posted by: ricknriver on Nov-08-12 12:19 PM (EST)
	My switch from a euro style to a simple cedar GP really helped joint stress for this old dog. One of the GP builders can tailor one to you, your boat, and paddling style/needs. Their indexed loom and straight tracking blades allow a relaxed grip. They even come in exotic composite take-aparts now. Can even build your own off internet info. Just thoughts. R

	GL advice Posted by: FrankNC on Nov-08-12 11:10 PM (EST)
	I'd get your loom as wide as your boat for a Greenland style paddle. My loom is 22 and I think I should have gotten 24. For wider boats and Aleutian style paddle might be best.