Extension for paddle? for Matt...

Matt - Any thoughts on making a paddle extension, say about 24" long that would fit in the middle of the paddle.

I'm 6'2" and think that might work in lieu of making a push pole to use on the PA when I'm in the skinny water.

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Quit Wishin, Go Fishin and Take a Kid with You

Darn good question. I never thought of an extension. I was just about to order a 274cm (9'), or probably a 295cm (9'8") paddle here http://www.wavewalk.com/Fishing_Kayak_Paddles.html
Either of those would work better for lower angle paddling for us taller guys, or for kayaks with more freeboard, like the ProAngler/Outback especially with us taller guys.
However, an extension to my existing Hobie Paddle would be a lot better, since I rarely use the paddle, except maybe for standup anyway.

Though I have an Outback and am fairly tall, the ProAngler/Standing up/FlyFishing, and a longer paddle are like coffee and creamer. Hope they suggestion takes shape..... If not, guess I'll discard my Hobie paddle, or try to make a home made extension, or buy one above.

This is something we are considering. Using a new fiberglass shaft and the "T" handle... removable blade on one end.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Did anything ever come of this? I took my hobie paddle canoeing the other day and really wished I could have had the same length w/out the blade on one end.

Never happened... Not sure if it was a time or structural concern.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Just get an SUP paddle that sounds like it will do what you want.

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