I'd be interested in getting comments from people using Ultralight graphite paddles from Lightning. Would this be an alternative even for "normal" touring people - like me - or is it for pros only..?! Thanks Niilo _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free _at_yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
On Sun, 18 Apr 1999, niilo alhovaara wrote: > I'd be interested in getting comments from people > using Ultralight graphite paddles from Lightning. > Would this be an alternative even for "normal" touring > people - like me - or is it for pros only..?! Ultralight paddles, are for everyone. Getting rid of the extra weight is wonderful. If you are using a 39 ounce paddle instead of a 23 ounce paddle that's an extra pound of weight you are lifting on each stroke. If you paddle at 50 strokes per minute thats an extra 50 pounds per minute, 300 pounds per hour. Sure you'll be stronger after you get used to the heavier paddle, but is it worth it? I'm sure my numbers are off based on bouyancy, and swing weight, but they're good enough for an example. Now that I've claimed they are for everyone I'll admit to regularly using wood paddles because I like the feel of a wood paddle. I've got a lightning ultralight and it gets equal usage with my other paddles. Although the ultralight will be the first choice if I'm going out for a long jaunt. kirk *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Niilo; Buy one and never look back. John Winskill niilo alhovaara wrote: > > I'd be interested in getting comments from people > using Ultralight graphite paddles from Lightning. > Would this be an alternative even for "normal" touring > people - like me - or is it for pros only..?! > > Thanks > Niilo > > _________________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get your free _at_yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com > > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I bought a Lightning Ultralight several years ago - and the next paddle I buy will likely be a Lightning Ultralight as well. If you buy one don't lend it to a paddling buddy, you'll never get it back! They're pricey, but in my estimation well worth every penny. The Broze brothers have quite a write-up about Lightning paddles on their web site - check out the Paddles section at www.marinerkayaks.com. Dave Seng Juneau, Alaska > -----Original Message----- > From: niilo alhovaara [mailto:sea_kayak_at_yahoo.com] > Sent: Sunday, April 18, 1999 11:03 AM > To: Paddlewise > Subject: [Paddlewise] Lightning ultralight graphite paddles > > > I'd be interested in getting comments from people > using Ultralight graphite paddles from Lightning. > Would this be an alternative even for "normal" touring > people - like me - or is it for pros only..?! > > Thanks > Niilo > > _________________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get your free _at_yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com > > ************************************************************** > ************* > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > ************************************************************** > ************* > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 4/18/99 3:26:12 PM EDT, sea_kayak_at_yahoo.com writes: << Would this be an alternative even for "normal" touring people - like me - or is it for pros only..?! >> Niilo, I'm no pro, but neither am I "normal." ;) I can, however, say that my Lightning paddle was _the_ best purchase I've made out of all my gear and equipment. Sandy *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I have used a Lightning Ultralight paddle for about 5 years and it has been one of the most enjoyable, efficient, and durable paddles I have used (compared to Werner, Current Design, and one other Canadian paddle name I can't remember). I paddle almost daily in generally heavy winds and waves. Ken Johnson ---------- From: niilo alhovaara[SMTP:sea_kayak_at_yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 18, 1999 7:03 AM To: Paddlewise Subject: [Paddlewise] Lightning ultralight graphite paddles I'd be interested in getting comments from people using Ultralight graphite paddles from Lightning. Would this be an alternative even for "normal" touring people - like me - or is it for pros only..?! Thanks Niilo _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free _at_yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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