Not_Fred_Honest
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I was talking to Matty in the lobby about this today, but it was busy.
So I will post on here
Matty said he got all his stuff from cambridge kayaks and they only sell one paddle.
Well that one will snap in 5 mins
At the beginning you need a unbreakable paddle. They don't cost that much to buy too. The one lend out is the Ainsworth. Its made from poly carb and you just cant break it. God knows people have tried. These sell for about £115 right now.
www.ainsworthpaddles.co.uk
Another good one is Feelfree Day Tour Deluxe - 2 Part Splits These are about £85.
Paddle blade size is important too.
If your only going down a cannel or on flat water a low power blade is better. (600cm)
If I'm playing in the surf I want all the power I can get and use 750cm.
This comes down to personal fitness too. You need to hit the rowing machine twice a week to use big blades and the local swimming pool too.
So what do I use?
My celtic 4 piece paddles are useful. You can swap the blades over.
shop.seakayakinguk.co.uk
Have a Werner corryvreckan
wernerpaddles.com
I just brought a cheap Werner tybee fg 2pc straight shaft paddle in the sales as a spare. And looking at a VE carbon Fara - Carbon shaf.
And I bet your sat there wondering why I spend so much on paddles? A paddle above the £250 mark works better in the water, weights less and feels better in the hand. If your paddling for a few hours that's makes a lot of difference. If I'm bouncing around in the surf or river running the cheap ones just don't have the power I need.
So how do you break a paddle?
Pushing off the bank or beach is common. Crashing into rocks and beach. I did see one broken after the owner drove over it by mistake. Kayak self rescue too.
And this so wrong please don't do it !!
The best way is to flip the boat upright, get round the front of the boat, push the nose down and let the waves push you back on. In under 2 mins your be back on the boat and wont snap a paddle.
So I will post on here
Matty said he got all his stuff from cambridge kayaks and they only sell one paddle.
This one for under £30Well that one will snap in 5 mins
At the beginning you need a unbreakable paddle. They don't cost that much to buy too. The one lend out is the Ainsworth. Its made from poly carb and you just cant break it. God knows people have tried. These sell for about £115 right now.
OCEAN (Poly Carb) One Piece Glass
OCEAN high angle paddle This high angled paddle is the ultimate power machine, designed specifically to move water fast, in either touring
Another good one is Feelfree Day Tour Deluxe - 2 Part Splits These are about £85.
Feelfree Day Tour Deluxe Split Paddles
Feelfree Day Tour Deluxe 2 Part Split paddle with push button spigot, perfect for easy transport and storage - nationwide mail order available
www.brighton-canoes.co.uk
Paddle blade size is important too.
If your only going down a cannel or on flat water a low power blade is better. (600cm)
If I'm playing in the surf I want all the power I can get and use 750cm.
This comes down to personal fitness too. You need to hit the rowing machine twice a week to use big blades and the local swimming pool too.
So what do I use?
My celtic 4 piece paddles are useful. You can swap the blades over.
Pro Sea Touring Paddle - 2/4 Piece - Straight Carbon shaft - Nylon Leverlok
This item is built to order, please allow 3 working days for dispatch Pro Sea Touring paddle - 2 or 4 Piece with Nylon leverlok centre joint - Straight shaft Standard or Narrow Shaft. Adjustable length plus 10cm Adjustable feather Standard shaft 29mm OD Standard shaft 27mm OD Reflective...
shop.seakayakinguk.co.uk
Have a Werner corryvreckan
Corryvreckan 2 Piece Bent Shaft
[ kor - ee - vrek - in ] A phenomenal tidal whirlpool off the coast of Scotland. The Corryvreckan is our largest premium High Angle blade, designed for those who want powerful strokes in all directions. The perfect paddle for the coastal play environment, or for those strong enough to move lots...
wernerpaddles.com
I just brought a cheap Werner tybee fg 2pc straight shaft paddle in the sales as a spare. And looking at a VE carbon Fara - Carbon shaf.
And I bet your sat there wondering why I spend so much on paddles? A paddle above the £250 mark works better in the water, weights less and feels better in the hand. If your paddling for a few hours that's makes a lot of difference. If I'm bouncing around in the surf or river running the cheap ones just don't have the power I need.
So how do you break a paddle?
Pushing off the bank or beach is common. Crashing into rocks and beach. I did see one broken after the owner drove over it by mistake. Kayak self rescue too.
And this so wrong please don't do it !!
The best way is to flip the boat upright, get round the front of the boat, push the nose down and let the waves push you back on. In under 2 mins your be back on the boat and wont snap a paddle.