Thoughts on double bladed paddles from a somewhat experienced double blader.

[gumpus]

Yup … it is out there Martin. Hi, my name is Bob … and I use a Double Paddle.

You're fine. You recognize the fundamental superiority of the single blade but were forced into DB usage against your will. I'm OK with that.

 

[Whit30]

This evening Im going to meet up with the long boat yakers and do the 6 mi around Hobbs Island on the Tenn River. We'll see just how good a pace I can keep in the Echo with the DB vs the Beavertail vs my old Dagger composite single blade. There should be some 5-10mph wind and some slight deep water current to contend with. Its gonna be a workout keeping pace, or at least in sight off those touring yaks but it will give me an idea if I really want to try anything more extended with this boat on the large impoundments.