shorter paddle for the AI

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walt

Post subject: shorter paddle for the AI

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 5:00 pm

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I recently used a paddle which was approximately 20 cm (8 inches) shorter than the paddle which came stock with my AI. I think the one I used is 210 cm, I think the stock AI paddle must be 230 cm.

I am used to a shorter paddle for a kayak like this and also liked that I was banging the paddle on the Aka's a lot less.

I'm thinking of cutting the paddle shaft on the side with the holes by 20cm, drilling a single new hole for the locking spring registration pin. There is a plug in the shaft to make it float - I think I could just push it further up the shaft.

Seems I should have no surprises if I do this???

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captain-max

Post subject: Re: shorter paddle for the AI

Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:47 am

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Location: Port Macquarie, Australia

I think its a carbon composite, so be careful with cutting and drilling it!

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