Anyone out there had experience with Eddyline's Swift kayak paddles? What do you think of them? They have now come out with a narrower blade, the UltraSwift (4" width). These paddles are not discussed under Topics on the PaddleWise web page. Josh in Ra`anana, Israel (Need I say that I have no commercial relationship with Eddyline?) (looking forward to his FOURTH kayak lesson on Friday, at which time he will attempt to put into practice all the useful advice received after his report on his THIRD kayak lesson...) ============================================================================== Dr. Joshua Teitelbaum, Research Fellow Tel: [972] 3-640-6448 Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and Fax: [972] 3-641-5802 African Studies Tel Aviv University Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69978 Israel E-mail:teitelba_at_ccsg.tau.ac.il www.dayan.org ============================================================================== *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Swift paddles are great! We have 2 standard and 1 ultra, all in fiberglass. I have wrist problems from working at a computer all day, and find that using the UltraSwift unfeathered works best for me. We can paddle much longer without tiring because the paddles are so light. Eddyline really stands behind their product. We bought 4-part paddles so they are easier to pack with our foldable kayak. My husband broke one of the shafts at a surf clinic so we sent it to Eddyline for replacement. It took several months to get it back, but we were not charged a dime. The paddles aren't cheap but they are worth every penny. Gail & Bob Ricci Feathercraft Klondike -----Original Message----- From: Joshua Teitelbaum [mailto:teitelba_at_post.tau.ac.il] Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 8:57 AM To: Paddlewise Subject: [Paddlewise] Eddyline/Swift paddles? Anyone out there had experience with Eddyline's Swift kayak paddles? What do you think of them? They have now come out with a narrower blade, the UltraSwift (4" width). These paddles are not discussed under Topics on the PaddleWise web page. Josh in Ra`anana, Israel (Need I say that I have no commercial relationship with Eddyline?) (looking forward to his FOURTH kayak lesson on Friday, at which time he will attempt to put into practice all the useful advice received after his report on his THIRD kayak lesson...) ============================================================================ == Dr. Joshua Teitelbaum, Research Fellow Tel: [972] 3-640-6448 Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and Fax: [972] 3-641-5802 African Studies Tel Aviv University Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69978 Israel E-mail:teitelba_at_ccsg.tau.ac.il www.dayan.org ============================================================================ == *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Joshua Teitelbaum wrote: > > Anyone out there had experience with Eddyline's Swift kayak paddles? What > do you think of them? They have now come out with a narrower blade, the > UltraSwift (4" width). These paddles are not discussed under Topics on the > PaddleWise web page. Not familiar with the UltraSwift. I own two WindSwifts and one SeaSwift. The latter has the most aggressive blade in the series, I believe, while the WindSwift is a compromise blade with less surface area which is designed to relieve windage when paddling unfeathered. My SO paddles the SeaSwift, and loves it. I don't. It aggravates my wrist tendonitis, perhaps related to the more vertical stroke required. When we paddle a double, I take the longer of the WindSwifts to equalize our cadences. I like the paddle. All are light. However, if you have access to them, you might consider one of the Lightning paddles (see Mat Broze's excellent treatise on Lightning's paddles on the Mariner Website: http://www.marinerkayaks.com/mkhtml/Padls98w.html). I have used a one-piece unfeathered Standard Tour of theirs at 220 cm for over five years, and it is better (for me) than the Eddyline paddles. Lightning's replacement warrantee is reputed to be extremely good, and paddles are replaced quickly, contrary to the experience of the Riccis with Eddyline when they broke a shaft. Check the weights quoted on Matt's site for comparison with the weights on the Swift paddles. Usual disclaimers -- although I do sorta know Hank Hays from Lightning through my brother. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hello all, I use both a Lightning ultralight fiberglass and a Swift fiberglass/carbon paddle (no idea which one anymore). I like both of them and swap which one I use. The Swift is a little more comfortable due to the ribbed pattern on the paddle shaft (that is nearly obscene). I purchased it from the discount bin at Rutabaga to use as a backup, but ended up really liking it so use it as a primary quit often. It is ugly as sin. My Lightning is also an odd baby blue color. If only my little paddling ensemble matched..... Also, who makes good reflective tape that one could use on paddle blades? -Patrick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have a Sea Swift paddle and I really like it. It's great for those times when you need a powerful, albeit tiring stroke. I also like that it's very light, and mine has way cool dolphin graphics on the blades, which must be worth a couple of mph in speed right? When I called the guys at the factory, they were very helpful and knowledgeable- answered all my questions, and even recommended a slightly shorter blade than my others (220 vice 230). I can recommend the Swifts based on my experience with mine. Good luck with that 4th lesson! Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Joshua Teitelbaum <teitelba_at_post.tau.ac.il> To: Paddlewise <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net> Date: Thursday, February 10, 2000 09:04 Subject: [Paddlewise] Eddyline/Swift paddles? >Anyone out there had experience with Eddyline's Swift kayak paddles? What >do you think of them? They have now come out with a narrower blade, the >UltraSwift (4" width). These paddles are not discussed under Topics on the >PaddleWise web page. > >Josh in Ra`anana, Israel >(Need I say that I have no commercial relationship with Eddyline?) >(looking forward to his FOURTH kayak lesson on Friday, at which time he >will attempt to put into practice all the useful advice received after his >report on his THIRD kayak lesson...) > >=========================================================================== === >Dr. Joshua Teitelbaum, Research Fellow Tel: [972] 3-640-6448 >Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and Fax: [972] 3-641-5802 > African Studies >Tel Aviv University >Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69978 Israel >E-mail:teitelba_at_ccsg.tau.ac.il >www.dayan.org >=========================================================================== === >*************************************************************************** >PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not >to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission >Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net >Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net >Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ >*************************************************************************** > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
>Anyone out there had experience with Eddyline's Swift kayak paddles? What >do you think of them? They have now come out with a narrower blade, the >UltraSwift (4" width). These paddles are not discussed under Topics on the >PaddleWise web page. > Did not know Eddyline came out with the UltraSwift. Now I curious. I do own the Sea, Mid and Wind Swift paddles. The Wind Swift paddle has been my paddle for cruising for several years. Used the Mid Swift for a spare. When I paddle hard with the Sea Swift it flutters but I've been told it did not happen to other people. Great paddle if your playing in surf, lotta surface area on the blade. I used the Wind Swift for the Gulf Expedition exclusively and had the Mid Swift as my back up. And no, Eddyline did not sponsor me with the paddles. I paid full price for both of the paddles long before the expedition (Wind Swift in 1992 six years before the expedition). I was sold on the durability, lightness and just the way they felt when I was stroking. Just as the kayak I used no one can give me a paddle that I was not pleased with, my health (and life) depended on the right gear. I do not have any ties with Eddyline I just believe in their products. I will also admit I enjoy paddling with the traditional paddles I built. Guess like most paddlers always looking for the perfect kayak and paddle. I am still buying and trying. Please don't tell my wife I'm still buying and trying, this message will self destruct in ten seconds ( she may try to read this PW stuff again). Whoa, here she comes, gotta go!!! Arthur Hebert . *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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