Bob Myers wrote: > 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.) Funny, isn't it? I went out today to compare the Klatwa with the Arctic Wind in my Klepper single. The Klatwa is too narrow for a boat that wide, for me, at least. Sort of a storm paddle on that boat- works better with the K-1. But I can get great bite with the Arctic Wind and really make the boat move. -- 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 - 18:40:14 PDT
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