High Angle Double Blade Paddle

[EricH]

Just curious on anyone who has a High Angle (wide and short) double blade paddle, how do you like it compared to a standard double blade paddle, for short and long trips.

I have typically used a cheap plastic 230mm kayak (low angle) paddle with my kayaks and sometimes my tandem canoe (usually when solo)

I just got a solo canoe, and I want to get a new nicer lighter paddle. I see at this price point high angle (wider and shorter) paddles are a thing. Beneficially, when I need to paddle really hard into the wind or to make up speed, I do tend to keep my paddle dipped closer to the boat and straighter down. But I do not sustain this over a long time.

Does anyone else have one and like it for split canoes?

 

[Cruiser]

For a canoe, a low angle DB is the best choice IMO, different stroke, different beast.

Started with a 250 cm from GreyOwl, then built a 260 cm and then a 270 cm ... the 260 and 270 seem to work the best for me.

With the low angle blade and a low angle stroke, you don't get water in the boat and the actual stroke is more efficient IMO.

 

[Alan Gage]

I agree with cruiser. I used to use a high angle when I raced and trained in a surfski. For that it excels but it's often a wet paddling method. I tried it in a canoe once just for kicks and found it was not practical, at least for me.

Alan

 

[PortageW/Cerberus]

Did a few extended wilderness trips with a 220. Now have a 260 and much happier.