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Author:  homieg9999 [ Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:38 am ]
Post subject:  Paddles
Hey guys,

I searched but couldn't really find much -

What type of paddle do people use, a canoe, kayak, or something else?

Then brand specific brand/model do you guys use?

Thanks,

Lou
Author:  MBounds [ Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
Something else.
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Author:  homieg9999 [ Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
Telescoping looks nice and compact, but is the handle strong enough - I would think it would flex a lot? Also, that paddle design doesn't look like what I would call efficient, but I guess it doesn't matter that much since we aren't strictly paddling.
Author:  DaveW70 [ Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
I got one of these:

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1026768&cp=2674158&sr=1

It appears similar the the one that Matt has but smaller(shorter extension) I think. It's relatively cheap, works well and it floats which is a real plus on my boat.

Dave W
Author:  otterpop [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
We have a few of these around the house from our "other" sport.
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http://www.kialoa.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=95
Author:  fastcat [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 12:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
I use a standard wood paddle threaded through the center tramp lacings from behind (under the tramp). It is out of the way and easily accessible and helps keep the main and jib sheets on deck. :wink:
Author:  mmiller [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 12:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
I prefer to do it surfer style. If I need to paddle, I lay on the bow like a surfboard and off we go.
Author:  otterpop [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
That's the only way I've ever done it - surfer style on the bows.
Our daughters sometimes sit on the bows and hand paddle too... but only if the wind totally dies.
Author:  fastcat [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
Matt surfer style may work on a lake or with a current, but anywhere you have to fight a current you just don't have enough pull to go against the flow.
Author:  mdgann [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 4:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
Done the surfer style. For 3 miles in the rain, with the mast and sails laying across the tramp. From then on, I have 2 telescoping paddles from Walmart ($14.89) bungied under the back lacing on the tramp.
Author:  Africat [ Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
MBounds wrote:
Something else.
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That's the one I use as well. $18 from Amazon. It's amazingly stiff, even when fully extended. Certainly enough for occasional use. It's called "Kwik Tek P-3 Telescoping Paddle With Boat Hook (24-Inches - 72-Inches)."
Author:  dropkicksam [ Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
homieg9999 wrote:
Telescoping looks nice and compact, but is the handle strong enough - I would think it would flex a lot? Also, that paddle design doesn't look like what I would call efficient, but I guess it doesn't matter that much since we aren't strictly paddling.


It really doesn't take a lot to get the boat moving, and the handles are stronger than you would think. My telescoping paddle works great!
Author:  drummer63 [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Paddles
I also use the telescoping paddle (Pictured in the previous posts) and bungee it along the center lacing with the blade end under the very first tramp lace. fits snug as a bug and is very easy to get to. Surprisingly it does not get in the way when moving about the tramp. No issues paddling at a fair clip when needed, except my crew's arms get tired after about a mile LOL
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