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From: Peter Osman <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
subject: [Paddlewise] Deploying a spare Paddle
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 19:05:48 +1100
Arther Hebert wrote: -
>The "spare paddle storage" is a paddle stored on the rear deck.
>The "emergency spare paddle" for my use is a storm
>paddle stored on the front deck.

Gabriel wrote: -
>just a storm paddle that will hopefully remain strictly as decorative
value.


G'Day,

Thanks for the comments. Looks like I may have to relocate the "spare"
paddle to the front if the quick deploy paddlebag doesn't work. Now this
will probably sound dumb but is there any difference between a storm paddle
and a spare other than where its located?

By the way the paddle in the incident got broken while my friend was
attempting something like a "headstand roll" for the first time. It broke at
the blade not the shaft. He is actually a very good roller.

All the best, PeterO

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From: Arthur Hebert <seacajun_at_gs.net>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Deploying a spare Paddle
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 04:33:04 -0600
My opinion (and we all have one), The "spare paddle storage" is a paddle
stored on the rear deck.  The "emergency spare paddle" for my use is a storm
paddle stored on the front deck.  In the event of a broken paddle in heavy
sea conditions  I would much rather paddle back to shore with a storm paddle
than half a paddle.
Arthur
www.lacostadelgolfo.com

-----Original Message-----
From: rebyl_kayak <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
 Every spare paddle system I've seen looks as though it
>would be difficult to access without assistance, while in the boat. And
>there isn't much in the literature. Ironically our sea proficiency exam
>insists on a spare paddle but has no requirement to demonstrate beng able
to
>deploy it while paddling! I even heard one suggestion that spare paddles
>should be stored inside the kayak.
>


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From: <SeaKayakNH_at_aol.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Deploying a spare Paddle
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 12:56:34 EST
    Add another vote for this option. We practice retrieving and rolling with 
half paddles off our rear deck based on the scenario you described Peter. But 
I'd still rather reach for that storm paddle on the fore deck when the 
proverbial sh*t hits the fan. Additionally, when a paddling mate looses their 
paddle you can hand the storm paddle over in short time compared to 
retrieving, assembling and handing over your spare paddle.  I'm a Euro 
paddler, but I *always* have a storm paddle on the foredeck. It's more 
valuable in my mind than that spare on the back deck.

    For those on the list in the Northeast US, there's an article in the 
March issue of Offshore Magazine about some truly whacked paddlers from North 
Shore Paddlers Network performing stupid kayak tricks in and around the 
iced-in harbors of Boston, MA. Someone really should explain about snow 
sports to these people!  ;-)

Jed


In a message dated 3/17/01 10:34:57 AM, seacajun_at_gs.net writes:

<< My opinion (and we all have one), The "spare paddle storage" is a paddle

stored on the rear deck.  The "emergency spare paddle" for my use is a storm

paddle stored on the front deck.  In the event of a broken paddle in heavy

sea conditions  I would much rather paddle back to shore with a storm paddle

than half a paddle. >>

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From: Gabriel L Romeu <romeug_at_erols.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Deploying a spare Paddle
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 11:04:38 -0500
> 
> Thanks for the comments. Looks like I may have to relocate the "spare"
> paddle to the front if the quick deploy paddlebag doesn't work. Now this
> will probably sound dumb but is there any difference between a storm paddle
> and a spare other than where its located?

I think I would take the 'dumb' description for assuming a universal
understanding of what a Storm paddle is Peter, not your question.  A
Storm paddle is a shortened version of of the Greenland 'stick',
approximately 6 foot (1.82+ m), carved from wood with a generally
slightly wider blade, palm width loom, or a direct taper with no
apparent loon.  It is paddled with a sliding stroke to get extension,
but I would let someone like Greg Stamer describe this as he is our
resident expert.  Ray Killen, another fine local traditional style 
paddler, learned the use of the storm paddle by using it exclusively on
a circumnavigation of Manhattan.
I make mine out of a local cedar, simple hand tools (primarily, though I
can produce one in about 1.5 hours using a power planar and finished
with hand tools) and a good finish, though some do not finish it.  I am
currently working on some fiberglass substitutes for epoxy to maintain
the incredible lightness.
The storm paddle is packed both on the front deck or on the back deck. 
Betsie Bay, a fine producer of these paddles, equip their boats with a
rear deck tie down

> 
> By the way the paddle in the incident got broken while my friend was
> attempting something like a "headstand roll" for the first time. It broke at
> the blade not the shaft. He is actually a very good roller.

I broke it during a lesson by powering it far too hard.  It had a thin
loom and I was insensitive.
> 



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From: Greg Stamer <gstamer_at_magicnet.net>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Deploying a spare Paddle
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 00:19:52 -0500
SNIP
>A Storm paddle is a shortened version of of the Greenland 'stick',
>approximately 6 foot (1.82+ m), carved from wood with a generally
>slightly wider blade, palm width loom, or a direct taper with no
>apparent loon.  It is paddled with a sliding stroke to get extension,
>but I would let someone like Greg Stamer describe this
SNIP

Okay, Gabriel, twist my arm! ;^) Some of the responses to this thread have
already posted links describing the sliding stroke, so I'll pass on the
basic technique, unless anyone has questions, and just post some
interesting trivia.

As Gabriel describes, the sliding stroke makes a Greenland storm paddle
"self-feathering" in use, in that there is no outboard blade to capture the
wind. Maligiaq Padilla gives a good overview of the Greenland-method of
using these paddles in John Heath's "Rolling with Maligiaq" video. They are
often held very high, with the top edge of the blade tilted forward, and
this tilt increases as the stroke progresses. You do not cup your hand over
the end of the blade. There is enough going on with the sliding motion that
I would recommend mastering this first, before exploring the "canted blade"
technique. In use, it is common to tuck your torso strongly forward to
dodge some of the wind. I am most familiar with the storm paddles from the
Sisimiut area. There the paddles have a strong shoulder (abrupt transition
from shaft to the blades), the paddle is one armspan long, and the shaft is
three hand-width's wide.

I have never broken a paddle in use, but I will often switch to the short
storm paddle when navigating narrow mangrove creeks with a very low canopy.
If you have ever been stymied by having a regular paddle strike extremely
low branches you will appreciate this feature. 

To use your spare for a change of pace or as described above, you will not
only need a quick way of retrieving it but also a way of re-stowing it
without help. Fortunately, the Inuit solved this problem long ago. Bore a
hole through several wood, plastic or bone beads or cylinders, and slide
these onto your deck lines. This will allow you to slide a paddle under the
deck lines at sea and also has the benefit of preventing the lines from
freezing to the deck, and permits you to grab and lift the lines while
wearing mittens. A short, loose deck line near the bow (and stern) will
keep the far paddle tip under control and allow you to secure the blade
closest to your body under deck lines in front (or behind) the cockpit.

As a historical note, Greenland paddlers did not generally have access to
both a "storm" and a regular "cruising" paddle. They used one or the other
depending on the local conditions and traditions. Many folks have the idea
that they looked outside and saw nasty weather and figured "I'd better use
the storm paddle today" (although some areas did have dedicated deep-vee
storm kayaks). Of course, this does not mean that we cannot enjoy the
advantages of more than one paddle design. 

Greg Stamer
Orlando, Florida

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From: Arthur Hebert <seacajun_at_gs.net>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Deploying a spare Paddle
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 07:47:21 -0600
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Osman <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
>is there any difference between a storm paddle
>and a spare other than where its located?
>
Peter check out these sites;
These sites shows a storm paddle that can be purchased
http://www.betsiebaykayak.com/Storm1.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~bonito/greenland_paddle.htm

These sites explains technique of paddling with a Greenland style paddle;
http://www.jacksonville.net/~dldecker/fskaGreenland.htm
http://www.paddlers.com/references/refgreenland.htm

These sites explains the building of a Traditional Paddle;
 http://seacanoe.org/grnpadle.htm
http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/Building/GreenlandPaddle.html
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/cbrown/pdlemk.htm



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From: Matt Broze <mkayaks_at_oz.net>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Deploying a spare Paddle
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 00:04:25 -0800
PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> wrote:

<SNIP>>>>>Every spare paddle system I've seen looks as though it
would be difficult to access without assistance, while in the boat. And
there isn't much in the literature. Ironically our sea proficiency exam
insists on a spare paddle but has no requirement to demonstrate beng able to
deploy it while paddling! I even heard one suggestion that spare paddles
should be stored inside the kayak.

I'm working on a rear deck bag stowage method but would be grateful for
descriptions of stowage and ways of deploying the paddle.<<<<<<SNIP>

Peter, check out our owners manual  (about 5/8's of the way through) under
"Spare Paddle Holding System" in the MANUALS section of the URL below. The
system is quite secure (I have used it in surf many times) and if the paddle
were to come loose it would be very evident to the paddler that it was
happening. The paddle halves are easy to access by feel while sitting in the
cockpit. it can hold the paddle on the sides of a deck gear load as well
using small hooks to hold the diagonals together over the deck load.

Matt Broze
http://www.marinerkayaks.com


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From: Patrick Maun <pmaun_at_bitstream.net>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Deploying a spare Paddle
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 17:47:09 -0600
Another thing to keep in mind is where to stow a paddle when 
performing an assisted rescue. You have to deal with two paddles 
*and* a second boat. I find that paddles get in the way, which can be 
especially disconcerting when you have a nice carbon paddle. What I 
did on my GTS was to run shockcord between the the two eyelets up 
near the bow. This kind of worked. I was trying to think of a 
solution when I had a "aha" moment while reading a post here on 
Paddlewise mentioning the Inuit use of bone on their deck riggings. 
I'll put some dowel pieces (or old Tinkertoys) through the shockcord 
which will provide proper lift and allow the paddles to slide 
temporarily under the cord. I haven't figured out a good non-invasive 
solution for my Necky Arluk which doesn't have eyelets up front. 
Possibly something attached to the running lines.

One day I'll actually live somewhere where I can be near the boats 
and mess around with them when I want.

-Patrick

At 12:04 AM -0800 3/22/01, Matt Broze wrote:
>PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> wrote:
>
>
>I'm working on a rear deck bag stowage method but would be grateful for
>descriptions of stowage and ways of deploying the paddle.<<<<<<SNIP>
>
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