RE: [Paddlewise] Toksook

From: Kirk Olsen <kork4_at_cluemail.com>
Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2004 11:12:40 -0400
On Wed, 1 Sep 2004 05:32:33 -0700, "Steve Holtzman" <sh_at_actglobal.net>
said:
> John March said: 
> > The design of the Toksook 
> > is attractive, but the weight is a killer.  
>
> There are times that the weight is actually an advantage 

Okay I'll bite.  When is additional paddle weight an advantage?
Assuming comparable paddle strength.

Why would I want a 39 ounce toksook (weight from
http://www.useakayak.org/toksook.html)
over a reinforced carbon Epic at 24.5 ounces
(http://www.epicpaddles.com/products/paddles/touring/active.htm)

I'm interested from a paddle construction/weight basis.  
Assume the epic comes with the toksook shaped blade...
-- 
  Kirk Olsen
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