Anyone use a double blade paddle....
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Since the maximum hull width of a Peregrine is 28.5", the question could be generalized to any canoe of approximately that width. Keep in mind, the optimum width for a double paddle also depends upon the torso height and arm length of the paddler, and also upon whether the paddler likes to use a low angle stroke (longer paddle) or a high angle stroke (shorter paddle).
Low angle here, 160 cm min and 170 cm if you can get it .... anything over 150 cm is hard to find, but if you can find them, try them and you won't look back.
There was some hearsay last year about double blades requiring a flower shirt and a beach umbrella in the canoe ... but I can confidently say that this is false .... I much prefer Mikes words about the naysayers to DDB (DamDoubleBlades) ... that they hard much harder to hear as you ull away.
Brian
There was some hearsay last year about double blades requiring a flower shirt and a beach umbrella in the canoe ... but I can confidently say that this is false .... I much prefer Mikes words about the naysayers to DDB (DamDoubleBlades) ... that they hard much harder to hear as you ull away.
Brian
Thanks - so I guess someone using other solo boats of similar width also would work.
Thanks - I believe variety is the spice of life so like trying different paddles when I can. Don't even ask about fly rods.
5'5" here. Had a Peregrine. As I also have GDSK ( g*d#m sea kayaks) I use what I have for them. 230 narrow blade low angle.
I have NEVER seen a paddle in that length range! Are you in the dwarf world?
Yea, messed that up meant 250 base 260 to 270 if you can get
Let's keep our terminology standard, it's the Dirty Double Blade, or Satan's Stick.
Kbobb, you can read more double paddle recommendations and experiences in this poll thread:
Poll: What percent of the time do you use a double blade paddle solo?
I know this can vary by weather and other factors, but pick the number that is closest to the percentage of time you use a double blade paddle on an average trip when paddling solo.
www.canoetripping.net
Zero.
They have a saying over at Hammock Forums HYOH .... discussions on various ways and suspensions and materials to just setup your hammock can get a bit contentious, that's when HYOH (Hang Your Own Hang) comes into play.
Some people are open to change and trying new gear, some folks just want to continue with what they know ... fortunately there is room for all of us ... so HYOH.
KBobb ... you are trying new stiff... keep at it
Some people are open to change and trying new gear, some folks just want to continue with what they know ... fortunately there is room for all of us ... so HYOH.
KBobb ... you are trying new stiff... keep at it
Short answer, no. But I have been thinking of using one for a (hope it actually happens) late August solo of the Allagash in the Chestnut Chum I'm restoring. The long paddle up Chamberlain Lake into the prevailing NW wind might be easier with a double!
