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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:38 pm
Post subject: Double bladed canoe paddle length
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I've never used a double bladed paddle in a canoe before. Is there a
rule of thumb for determining length?
I'll be using it for cruising flat, maybe slow moving, water. Solo in
a Penobscot 16.
I've never even considered a double blade before but I think I'd like
to give it a go just to see.
TIA
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:38 pm
Post subject: Re: Double bladed canoe paddle length [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Mar 13, 6:38 pm, Phant....DeleteThis@nospam.invalid wrote:
> I've never used a double bladed paddle in a canoe before. Is there a
> rule of thumb for determining length?
> I'll be using it for cruising flat, maybe slow moving, water. Solo in
> a Penobscot 16.
> I've never even considered a double blade before but I think I'd like
> to give it a go just to see.
> TIA
> Rick
In my experience, double-bladed paddles are proportioned for kayaks
which tend to be noticeably narrower relative to overall length.
Consequently, I think it might be difficult to find one sufficiently
long that you aren't leaning unnecessarily from side to side. This
would promote fatigue and contribute to inefficient strokes. It might
be an interesting experiment, but I feel canoe paddles were meant for
canoes. And, for my personal taste, about 4"-6" longer than the so-
called ideal length. If you do try it, please report. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:38 pm
Post subject: Re: Double bladed canoe paddle length [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I tried the double paddle on a canoe because I am comfortable using it in my
kayak. It wasn't efficient or comfortable to use because of the shape of the
boat (too wide) so I changed to the standard canoe style paddle and was
happy using it after paddling for a while.
BillB
<PhantMan RemoveThis @nospam.invalid> wrote in message
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> I've never used a double bladed paddle in a canoe before. Is there a
> rule of thumb for determining length?
> I'll be using it for cruising flat, maybe slow moving, water. Solo in
> a Penobscot 16.
> I've never even considered a double blade before but I think I'd like
> to give it a go just to see.
> TIA
> Rick >> Stay informed about: Double bladed canoe paddle length |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:28 pm
Post subject: Re: Double bladed canoe paddle length [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I just measured my Old Town double bladed take-apart canoe paddle and it measured a half inch over nine feet. I use to use it
during my early paddling years back in the late sixties and early seventies. It worked fine on lakes as long as there was no cross
winds. As my canoeing skills improved the double bladed paddle was much less used. I haven't used it in at least twenty years now.
I have no idea whether Old Town still makes them.
Jim M
<PhantMan.TakeThisOut@nospam.invalid> wrote in message news:1pajt3lv45b43l7eon56q8u6uvm09a6v8u@4ax.com...
| I've never used a double bladed paddle in a canoe before. Is there a
| rule of thumb for determining length?
| I'll be using it for cruising flat, maybe slow moving, water. Solo in
| a Penobscot 16.
| I've never even considered a double blade before but I think I'd like
| to give it a go just to see.
| TIA
| Rick >> Stay informed about: Double bladed canoe paddle length |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:34 pm
Post subject: Re: Double bladed canoe paddle length [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I don't think Old Town sells the 9 footer anymore. But their site
doesn't specify length for several of their paddles. I've found
lengths up to 8 1/2 feet from other sources online but I wouldn't want
to pay the price without trying it first. And frankly, I'm thinking
the same as others have mentioned and that is, this little experiment
may just not work out.
I'm going paddling this weekend so maybe I'll have a chance to borrow
a double blade for long enough to see if it's even worth pursuing.
Rick
On Wed, 19 Mar 08, "Jim Michaud" wrote:
>I just measured my Old Town double bladed take-apart canoe paddle and it measured a half inch over nine feet. I use to use it
>during my early paddling years back in the late sixties and early seventies. It worked fine on lakes as long as there was no cross
>winds. As my canoeing skills improved the double bladed paddle was much less used. I haven't used it in at least twenty years now.
>I have no idea whether Old Town still makes them.
>Jim M
PhantMan> wrote
>| I've never used a double bladed paddle in a canoe before. Is there a
>| rule of thumb for determining length?
>| I'll be using it for cruising flat, maybe slow moving, water. Solo in
>| a Penobscot 16.
>| I've never even considered a double blade before but I think I'd like
>| to give it a go just to see.
>| TIA
>| Rick
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:42 am
Post subject: Re: Double bladed canoe paddle length [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Mar 19, 9:34 pm, Phant....DeleteThis@nospam.invalid wrote:
> I don't think Old Town sells the 9 footer anymore. But their site
> doesn't specify length for several of their paddles. I've found
> lengths up to 8 1/2 feet from other sources online but I wouldn't want
> to pay the price without trying it first. And frankly, I'm thinking
> the same as others have mentioned and that is, this little experiment
> may just not work out.
> I'm going paddling this weekend so maybe I'll have a chance to borrow
> a double blade for long enough to see if it's even worth pursuing.
> Rick
>
> On Wed, 19 Mar 08, "Jim Michaud" wrote:
> >I just measured my Old Town double bladed take-apart canoe paddle and it measured a half inch over nine feet. I use to use it
> >during my early paddling years back in the late sixties and early seventies. It worked fine on lakes as long as there was no cross
> >winds. As my canoeing skills improved the double bladed paddle was much less used. I haven't used it in at least twenty years now.
> >I have no idea whether Old Town still makes them.
> >Jim M
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> PhantMan> wrote
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> >| I've never used a double bladed paddle in a canoe before. Is there a
> >| rule of thumb for determining length?
> >| I'll be using it for cruising flat, maybe slow moving, water. Solo in
> >| a Penobscot 16.
> >| I've never even considered a double blade before but I think I'd like
> >| to give it a go just to see.
> >| TIA
> >| Rick
Old Town's paddles - and most of their seats, thwarts, etc. come from
Porter Woodworking. You might contact them directly about custom-
length.
http://www.porterswoodworking.com/
I have quite a few of their paddles. My go-to paddle for open water or
if I'm standing is 6'. Never felt the need for a longer one.
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