>Thanks to all who responded re: Greenland paddle and paddlefloats. I intend >to get one (the paddle, that is) towards the end of the summer. I am >thinking of getting a Superior Kayaks model because of the connection to my >boat, but the Malone of Maine one looks kinda nice too >RWMCT If you have your heart set on a Malone, you had better act quickly. I recently heard that Malone of Maine is discontinuing their wooden paddle line, including their Greenland-inspired paddle. If you have the time, simple tools and inclination, you might wish to consider making your own Greenland-style paddles. It is a fun and inexpensive project, and the custom-tailored fit will enable your creation to outperform expensive commercial offerings. Greg Stamer Orlando, Florida http://www.magicnet.net/~gstamer/QK.html *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I've just completed the fist paddle with my new boat! I started construction of the boat in the beginning of this year. I was able to put it in the water last night. I didn't have the spray skirt yet, but, because I had all the rest of the cold water gear, I put in. Wow! It is really quite special to be paddling my own creation. A tad anti climatic...I was hoping the world would stop for a bit. <grin> The boat is a 16'x22", single chine, arched deck, stitch and glue hull. I designed it in December and started construction the beginning of the year and put it in a local creek last night. (The lakes are still frozen solid.) The deck is finished bright and the hull is black. I built my own paddle as well. It has laminated cedar shafts with mahog plywood blades (face is bright and the back of the blade is black) to match the boat. It is only the second time I have ever been in a kayak in my life. I have canoed before, recreational and weekend tripping. I expected the boat to have a higher stability than it does, owing to the moderately flat bottom in the midship section, but the only other boat I have reference to is a 12' tortured plywood hull that really wanted to flop to one side or the other. (Feel free to request pictures off line, it is usually poor form to be posting pictures to the list.) I am really looking forward to tweaking the sitting arraignments and spending some 'quality' time on the water. Let the games begin! Marvin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Someone posted a URL with instructions on how to make a Greenland Paddle from a 2x4/ Could they post the location again Wayne Smith *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Wayne Smith writes: > Someone posted a URL with instructions on how to make a Greenland Paddle from a > 2x4/ > > Could they post the location again > > Wayne Smith The instructions can also be found on the Paddlewise web site (see below), on the Inland Sea Kayakers Web site (http://www.isk.canoe-kayak.org), and on Greg Stamer's Unofficial Qaannat Kattuffiat Web site (http://www.magicnet.net/~gstamer/QK.html). Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Here is a great set of illustrated instructions based on Chuck Holst's instructions. These are from Ross Leidy's web pages on kayak and paddle construction. http://ross.secant.com/kayak/paddle/building.htm John Wayne Smith wrote: > > Someone posted a URL with instructions on how to make a Greenland Paddle from a > 2x4/ > > Could they post the location again > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have a page on my site which describes building a laminated paddle, if you want to compare: http://pages.cthome.net/wsmith16/greenland.html Just putting the finishing touches on my latest one, which is a laminate of sitka spruce, red cedar, and white cedar. I'll have to get some photos on the site soon. It really came out well. Greg's page has a good link, and I think Nick Schade has a link to a good page as well from his site http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com The other Wayne. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Wayne Smith wsmith16_at_snet.net Check out my sea kayaking & homebrewing page: http://pages.cthome.net/wsmith16/home.html ----- Original Message ----- From: cholst <cholst_at_bitstream.net> To: Wayne Smith <wsmith_at_cts.com> Cc: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Greenland paddles and paddlefloats > The instructions can also be found on the Paddlewise web site (see below), > on the Inland Sea Kayakers Web site (http://www.isk.canoe-kayak.org), and on > Greg Stamer's Unofficial Qaannat Kattuffiat Web site > (http://www.magicnet.net/~gstamer/QK.html). > > Chuck Holst > > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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