Re: [Paddlewise] Advantages of the high aspect ratio paddle?

Michael Edelman wrote:
} Subject: [Paddlewise] Advantages of the high aspect ratio paddle?
> 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.

I pretty much exclusively use Betsie Bay Greenland style paddles.  I've
never tried the Klatwa.  

Strangely enough, I can't stand the Arctic Wind.  I'd even rather use 
a San Juan than an Arctic Wind. Felt like all the disadvantages of
a small-bladed paddle (lots of slippage) with all the disadvantages 
of fiberglass (non-buoyant, colder "feel", more apt to cause blisters
on my hand.)  Just didn't work for me; YMMV, as they say.


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