Have maybe found a bargain that I can afford. A ten degree composite bent shaft paddle that weighs 16 oz for $105.00 new. Little stock left so will share the details later. Yes it is from a major manufacture. Just trying to figure out if it is worth buying a 10 degree paddle for use in a Wildfire. 75% sitting 25% kneeling. My preferred paddling spots are black water creeks, spring runs and other narrow twisting waterways. Over half the paddling I do involves going upstream and then back down stream in mild current here in Florida. Do not want to lose too much speed though in going through the straight and wide waterways that are the pathway top my preferred spots. Always had the fourteen degree old style Bending Branches BB specials or Gray Owl fourteen degree. Was wondering how much energy would be lost over a fourteen or twelve degree and how much control would be gained with the lesser degree bent.
I do not have the ability to try out paddles or canoes were I am. Three hour drive to the canoe store that dose not do demos. Have only seen two mid to high end canoes other than mine this year on the water. Most of what I see and paddle among are 75% rec kayaks and 20% touring/sea kayak. Yes I live in heathen territory. So if I do not own or have a past history with some canoe gear this board is my knowledge base. The only tail based paddle I am interested in is a Manatee tail (sugar island) during this post.
Yes I know about the ZRE black recreational, and the Bending Branches Black Pearl II. To barrow a phrase from another Canoe Tripping member "due to unfortunate circumstances" such paddles are very nice but out of my price range.
I do not have the ability to try out paddles or canoes were I am. Three hour drive to the canoe store that dose not do demos. Have only seen two mid to high end canoes other than mine this year on the water. Most of what I see and paddle among are 75% rec kayaks and 20% touring/sea kayak. Yes I live in heathen territory. So if I do not own or have a past history with some canoe gear this board is my knowledge base. The only tail based paddle I am interested in is a Manatee tail (sugar island) during this post.
Yes I know about the ZRE black recreational, and the Bending Branches Black Pearl II. To barrow a phrase from another Canoe Tripping member "due to unfortunate circumstances" such paddles are very nice but out of my price range.
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