Paddle recommendatioons? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dupree · 11-16-2007, 08:29 AM

My son "airmailed" one of my paddles coming back from LJ (no return address). Looking for a replacement that he could (almost) afford.

I currently paddle an OK Malibu XL II - usually solo

- using a two piece aluminum shaft 'Wave'.

Thanks for your consideration.

D.out

Iceman · 11-16-2007, 09:14 AM

D.
The COD Tsunami is a comparable paddle to the "Wave" A symmetrical nylon blade, aluminum shaft. They sell for $109. Another one to consider is the Werner Skagit, smaller blade face, touring, fiberglass shaft for $135.

I am a bit of a drive, but Pt Loma will help ya.

http://www.wernerpaddles.com/paddles/skagit.html

GBF · 11-17-2007, 09:40 PM

CAMANO!!!!!!!!

My Favorite!

GBF

PaddleHP · 11-18-2007, 04:07 PM

I have a Crack of Dawn Tsunami paddle, used 2 years old. I sell for quite reasonable. PM me if you are interested.

Iceman · 11-19-2007, 07:29 AM

Quote:

CAMANO!!!!!!!!

My Favorite!

GBF

I have been using a Camano, carbon fiber bent shaft for almost 2 years and like it alot. I want to try out an Ikilos, foam core, to push a little more water.....$350

Camanos are $255 in fiberglass and $330 in carbon fiber....a little more than the original "Wave"

Dupree · 11-21-2007, 08:38 AM

Gentlemen - Thanks for the replies/info

D.out

Shortbite · 03-25-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I have been using a Camano, carbon fiber bent shaft for almost 2 years and like it alot. I want to try out an Ikilos, foam core, to push a little more water.....$350

Camanos are $255 in fiberglass and $330 in carbon fiber....a little more than the original "Wave"

What shaft length would be an ideal? or does it depends on the paddler size as well? thanks

Siebler · 03-25-2008, 09:51 PM

Depends on the paddler, the kayak, and your technique. Most guys are paddling a 230 or 240cm

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Originally Posted by Shortbite

What shaft length would be an ideal? or does it depends on the paddler size as well? thanks

peguinpower · 03-26-2008, 07:37 AM

You need to take into account the height and reach of the paddler, plus the particular boat your using it on and your paddling style.

I'm a high angle paddler. On one my yaks, I use a 210cm and a 230cm on the another. I use the 210 on one, to keep tracking straight without having to focus too much on paddling. On the other, I bang my knuckles on the side of the yak with anything shorter.

Try before you buy.

/bing

11-16-2007, 08:29 AM	#1
Dupree Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 78	Paddle recommendatioons? My son "airmailed" one of my paddles coming back from LJ (no return address). Looking for a replacement that he could (almost) afford. I currently paddle an OK Malibu XL II - usually solo - using a two piece aluminum shaft 'Wave'. Thanks for your consideration. D.out __________________ Rock me on the water ...

11-16-2007, 09:14 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	D. The COD Tsunami is a comparable paddle to the "Wave" A symmetrical nylon blade, aluminum shaft. They sell for $109. Another one to consider is the Werner Skagit, smaller blade face, touring, fiberglass shaft for $135. I am a bit of a drive, but Pt Loma will help ya. http://www.wernerpaddles.com/paddles/skagit.html __________________

11-17-2007, 09:40 PM	#3
GBF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 323	CAMANO!!!!!!!! My Favorite! GBF __________________ "Just keep going out....it's better than staying Home"

11-21-2007, 08:38 AM	#6
Dupree Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 78	Gentlemen - Thanks for the replies/info D.out __________________ Rock me on the water ...

11-18-2007, 04:07 PM	#4
PaddleHP Scampi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 26	I have a Crack of Dawn Tsunami paddle, used 2 years old. I sell for quite reasonable. PM me if you are interested.

03-26-2008, 07:37 AM	#9
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	You need to take into account the height and reach of the paddler, plus the particular boat your using it on and your paddling style. I'm a high angle paddler. On one my yaks, I use a 210cm and a 230cm on the another. I use the 210 on one, to keep tracking straight without having to focus too much on paddling. On the other, I bang my knuckles on the side of the yak with anything shorter. Try before you buy. /bing