Re: [Paddlewise] Greenland vs. wide blades (was feathered vs unfeathered)

From: Greg Stamer <gstamer_at_magicnet.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 23:22:44 -0400
At 11:18 AM 8/11/99 -0700, Mattson, Timothy G wrote:
>Have you ever seen a kayak surfer use a greenland paddlle?  I know a
>greenland paddle would be fine for a launch and landing across the surf zone
>--- but if you are going out for a day of serious surfing, wouldn't you
>rather have a wide-blade Euro-paddle?  

Actually I often use my Greenland paddle with my Island wave ski for
"serious surfing" and I know of a handful of others who do the same. I have
also been playing with using hand-paddles in surf (after getting past the
breakers) and after that even a Greenland blade feels like tremendous
overkill. You will find paddlers using hand-paddles in whitewater as well. 

Often the best paddle for the job is simply the one that you are most
comfortable with, or have the most fun using.

Greg Stamer
Orlando, Florida

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