Pipeguy55_at_aol.com says: > I'm also new to this style of paddle, but not new to kayaking and I agree > with all of your points in the post. My question to you or others is this: > Do you still use your original paddle or has the "traditional" paddle become > the exclusive paddle of choice. > I pretty much use the high-aspect ratio paddles exclusively-. Currently that's a Werner Arctic Wind (sort of a pseudo-Greenland paddle) and a Feathercraft Klatwa. The one exception is in my double, where I use a pair of Bending Branches Journey paddles when paddling with a partner, because of the width of the kayak. If I take the double (a Klepper Aerius II) out as a single, which is rare, I also use a long Euro-style paddle. Of course, even my Euro-style paddles are pretty high aspect ratio. My very first kayak paddle was an original Werner Little Dipper. > The reason I'm asking is that it seems to me > that on high wind or rough water conditions, and on long trips the Greenland > paddle would be a better choice. On light wind and short trips, or if I feel > like "getting aerobic" for a half-hour the Werner Camano is my weapon of > choice. I have heard it advised to find a paddle you like and stick with it, > but so far I don't have a problem switching between the two styles. > If it works, why not? The main object is, after all, to have fun! -- mike ------------------------- Michael Edelman mje_at_spamcop.net http://www.foldingkayaks.org http://www.findascope.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun May 20 2001 - 05:02:28 PDT
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