Gullwing paddle - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakMedic · 05-04-2011, 08:54 PM

I had sent an email to the company yesterday with some questions and got the following response. I'm still going to head down and demo some AT paddles from Siebler. Especially with the weight of this thing 40oz is heavy, my current paddle is 32oz and I'm not looking to go heavier.

I am interested in the paddle but have a couple of questions.

#1 I paddle often in high winds and feathering is necessary when against a head wind. Does the Gullwing feather?
#2 What is the weight of the 230 paddle?
#3 I need a blade style to get up to speed quickly due to surf lauches. Does the blade style meet this demand?
#4 Any plans for a shaft other than alluminum to save weight?

I am very interested since I have had 2 shoulder surgeries and I love kayaking too much to give up just yet.

Thank you
Matt

Matt, I'll give it a try. #1. No, it does not feather, one, because of the double curve, two, because of the low horizontal paddling angle. #2. the 230 with foam grips is around 40oz. #3. The blade is curved and generates a lot of power and because your not digging you will get more strokes per minute. #4. The handle only weighs 16oz, not that much heavier the a carbofiber one. Because of the double curve, making it out of carbonfiber would make the price out of sight. I have mant customers with back issues, myself included, and say they will never go back to a conventional style paddle. Check out some of the testimonials/reviews on our website. Thanks for your interest in Gullwing Paddles, Art

05-04-2011, 08:54 PM	#11
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	I had sent an email to the company yesterday with some questions and got the following response. I'm still going to head down and demo some AT paddles from Siebler. Especially with the weight of this thing 40oz is heavy, my current paddle is 32oz and I'm not looking to go heavier. I am interested in the paddle but have a couple of questions. #1 I paddle often in high winds and feathering is necessary when against a head wind. Does the Gullwing feather? #2 What is the weight of the 230 paddle? #3 I need a blade style to get up to speed quickly due to surf lauches. Does the blade style meet this demand? #4 Any plans for a shaft other than alluminum to save weight? I am very interested since I have had 2 shoulder surgeries and I love kayaking too much to give up just yet. Thank you Matt Matt, I'll give it a try. #1. No, it does not feather, one, because of the double curve, two, because of the low horizontal paddling angle. #2. the 230 with foam grips is around 40oz. #3. The blade is curved and generates a lot of power and because your not digging you will get more strokes per minute. #4. The handle only weighs 16oz, not that much heavier the a carbofiber one. Because of the double curve, making it out of carbonfiber would make the price out of sight. I have mant customers with back issues, myself included, and say they will never go back to a conventional style paddle. Check out some of the testimonials/reviews on our website. Thanks for your interest in Gullwing Paddles, Art