I'm looking for a solid wood otter tail paddle to use in my solo canoes. What manufacturer/model would you consider?
Those are beautiful. Is the modified otter tail really better for solo work? Do you guys sit or kneel primarily?
I primarily sit and am pretty casual about paddling on lake country trips. They are comfortable paddles for all day and move a surprising amount of water. The RK/Fishell paddles are varnished but my Badger paddles are all oiled and I favor the feel of the oil finish over the varnish.
Side note: I got 3 of Ray’s paddles before I got the Fishell paddles. One of them is the Rays Special. That blade is so long that I only used it for 5 minutes. That is one serious lever and I felt that it could turn my 16’ prospector turtle with one errant recovery stroke. It hangs in the man hut next to some antique Adirondack snowshoes.
barry
Where are you getting the Bob's from?