Hey gang, I know I said I was interested in getting a Werner Mid-Tour paddle for my new Pungo, but I would like to hear some other options from the peanut gallery. I'm gonna do a lot of paddling on flat water and I want something that will be durable, but light. I can see myself giving myself a shove from the shore with my paddle, and maybe the occasional bracing push off of an oncoming rock. Will a fiberglass paddle blade like that on the Werner do we well or would I be better served with something with a little more resin in the blade like an Aquabound. I want a paddle that's both strong and light. I don't want a light and stiff paddle that freys or snaps when used to push off or avoid obstacles. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
From: "Richard L. Casale" <RichCasale_at_comcast.net> > Will a fiberglass paddle blade like that on the Werner do > we well or would I be better served with something with a little more resin > in the blade like an Aquabound. One of the things that bugs me about composite blades (fiberglass, carbon fibre etc) is their relative fragility. I paddle in a rocky area and want a durable paddle. Amie's paddle has a fiberglass blade and it's chipped all round and I've already had to repair a cracked tip (laminated 3 oz fiberglass and epoxy over the crack). When I bought a carbon fibre Lendal, I opted for a nylon blade. It's a 2 oz heavier, but a lot tougher. My backup paddle (used to be my main) is an Aquabound with a plastic (nylon?) blade. It has proved to be a tough and durable paddle. It handles well etc. I think that Aquabound makes good, modestly priced paddles. I'd recommend going with a paddle you don't have to baby. Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Well after reading some replies via email and talking to a few more people I have decided that the black carbon Expedition paddle from Aquabound is my paddle of choice. Thanks all for your assistance in making this decision. *************************************************************************** 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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