Re: [Paddlewise] Paddles You Use

My first paddle was a Harmony (Aquaterra) Gulfstream fg paddle. It is
relatively narrow, heavier than most  fg paddles, 230cm long and I paddled
unfeathered.   I liked it but wanted a lighter narrower paddle. I used it
for several years, all the while trying all the paddles that I could get my
hands on ...and almost purchased a  narrow ultralight. After getting my next
boat, a Greenland style (22" ),  I wished that I had taken the club workshop
on Greenland paddle construction in 95. The next spring I got the John Heath
article and make my first greenland paddle...tried it and did not like it.
Did some modifications and read some articles on technique but did not feel
that it was either comfortable or "efficient". Last spring got it out again
and paddled with it exclusively the first month of paddling, also purchased
Doug Van Doren's video ( a must) and haven't looked back.  I love the
Greenland style of paddling as it is very efficient and less stressful on
this old body. Have made another paddle and right now am paddling a
88"(about 224cm )stick. I haven't finished any as I keep modifying and have
the wood to build  a least another.

frank


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