Re: [Paddlewise] Wooden Paddles. . .

Let's be honest.  They are just better.  They are the "Gold Standard" by which
all other paddles are measured.  The metal, fiberglass, carbonfiber, et. al.
paddles are trying to mimic the wodden paddle.  Yes, there is stronger stuff out
there than wood, but nothing is better.
Just my opinion, and mine alone, based on long and faithful service, coupled
with youth and inexperience.  My opinions may conflict with each other, and are
subject to change without notice, but they are mine and I am sticking to them.
Steve Featherkile

Wes Boyd wrote:

> At 05:32 AM 6/2/00 -0700, Sailboat Restorations, Inc. wrote:
>
> >
> >I guess my question is rather general: why do some people prefer wooden
> >paddles?  As I said, I do like mine, but I just don't know why.
> >
> It's a fairly simple response for me: here we are, paddling around in
> plastic or composite boats, wearing rubber or goretex or recycled milk
> bottles. There's got to be something with a natural soul in the picture.
> Wooden paddles have a considerable mana -- and it helps keep the plastic
> gods at bay.
>
> -- Wes
>
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