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Guys and Gals I have just purchased a new canoe solo (placid boat works) rapidfire. I have a double kayak paddle i am going to use for most of the paddling, however since my main interest in canoeing is photography and video in the canoe. I think when getting close to shore and getting in position it would be better to have a single paddle, since I am sitting only 2 inches off the floor of the canoe I was thinking of a straight paddle but most of the sites ( both canoe and paddle mfrgs) recommend a bent paddle.
I have never paddled a canoe never had a canoe only been kayaking for 2 years, lakes mostly had 3 ea 2 day lessons in kayak paddling (lake superior, out in seattle at kayak schools and eskimo roll in pool) been watching several paddling video's bill mason and one sponsored by Wenonah solo canoe paddling. etc. what are your thoughts. I see with straight paddles you can do j strokes, canada strokes, to go straight but with a bent you go from side to side. not very appealing to me anyway.
what I am asking is your thoughts regarding having a single paddle in addition to the double (kayak) and bent 14 degree standard or 6 degree or stay with straight since I am sitting on 2 inches fro the bottom of the boat?
I have never paddled a canoe never had a canoe only been kayaking for 2 years, lakes mostly had 3 ea 2 day lessons in kayak paddling (lake superior, out in seattle at kayak schools and eskimo roll in pool) been watching several paddling video's bill mason and one sponsored by Wenonah solo canoe paddling. etc. what are your thoughts. I see with straight paddles you can do j strokes, canada strokes, to go straight but with a bent you go from side to side. not very appealing to me anyway.
what I am asking is your thoughts regarding having a single paddle in addition to the double (kayak) and bent 14 degree standard or 6 degree or stay with straight since I am sitting on 2 inches fro the bottom of the boat?