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Kayak Paddle Advice
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:04 am
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:04 am
I am finally upgrading the paddle situation this year. The cheap aluminum ones showed some stress marks when I was a in the middle of a trip and freaked me out.
Should I just go to the Backpacker/Masseys and get a fiberglass one that feels right? Right now I mostly do canals, Lake P, and the occasional river.
Should I just go to the Backpacker/Masseys and get a fiberglass one that feels right? Right now I mostly do canals, Lake P, and the occasional river.
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Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:05 am to Jcorye1
What kind do you currently have?
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:07 am to StrongBackWeakMind
Twenty dollar No Limit
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:09 am to Jcorye1
I recently got a Bending Branches Angler Ace and I've only used it like twice so far but I honestly can't tell a difference between that and the $70 academy one I had before.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:10 am to Jcorye1
Yes get fiberglass. Side by side with aluminum it is hard to see the immediate weight difference vs. price. After a full day on the water, paddling back to the launch into the wind, it is easily seen.
If you can swing an adjustable length those are great. I think werner has an adjustable fiberglass model at a nice price.
If you can swing an adjustable length those are great. I think werner has an adjustable fiberglass model at a nice price.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:10 am to Jcorye1
You can get a Werner Tybee for about $129, if you are a high angle paddler. If low angle, try the Skagit. Both good paddles for reasonable price. If you really want to blow some money, carbon fiber Shuna or Camano.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:12 am to Jcorye1
quote:The black No Limits paddle? That's the one I use. I also have a Bending Branches paddle but I can't really tell the difference.
Twenty dollar No Limit
If you doing long paddles, I can see where it might make a difference. But if you're just fishing, paddling around, whatever, I don't see the need.
It started to fall apart on you?
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:17 am to Mung
I dig my Werner Skagit. I would gladly buy it again
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:18 am to StrongBackWeakMind
Yeah, it showed some stress on the bigger slip side. Maybe I am just a wuss, but I don't want to get myself stuck because I chanced it with a paddle starting to break.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:21 am to Jcorye1
Damn. I've used the hell out of mine with no issue. Most of my fishing buddies use the same.
If you have the money to spend, nothing wrong with upgrading.
If you have the money to spend, nothing wrong with upgrading.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:23 am to Mung
quote:
Werner Tybee
I just bought one of these a few weeks ago to replace a $60 Academy paddle that I'd been using. Maybe a hair lighter but definitely seems better constructed. I only have one trip on it but definitely seems to perform a little better than the one from Academy. I looked at the Bending Branches but didn't want to deal with the little slit in the blade as I've been told it holds grass or other trash.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:43 am to YOURADHERE
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little slit in the blade
Can be a pain in the arse. But I like it for picking up decoys.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:50 am to reds on reds on reds
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:52 am to YOURADHERE
quote:
Werner Tybee
the center locking mechanism on the Werner paddles is very nice. I have an Aquabound that i would need to have my fishing buddy grab the other end of to pull apart. Werner just snaps out every time.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:58 am to reds on reds on reds
quote:
Can be a pain in the arse. But I like it for picking up decoys.
Personally I find that the grass-catching ability of the paddle is waaaay more of a pain in the arse than the decoy retrieval makes up for.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 9:05 am to gorillacoco
quote:
Personally I find that the grass-catching ability of the paddle is waaaay more of a pain in the arse than the decoy retrieval makes up for.
I agree
Posted on 2/18/16 at 9:09 am to Mung
quote:Your high dolla one at my house is only slightly better than my Acad one, and my Acad one comes apart 700 times easier.
the center locking mechanism on the Werner paddles is very nice. I have an Aquabound that i would need to have my fishing buddy grab the other end of to pull apart. Werner just snaps out every time.
The Carlisles at Acad are a best buy IMHO.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 9:20 am to Jcorye1
Werner Skagit and BB Angler Pro seem to be the most popular opinions on this thread. Speaking as someone who has sold many of both paddles over the last 4 years, I would point you towards the skagit or skagit hooked. Both are very popular, and will be an upgrade, but I get more people who have good things to say about the skagit. Also the cutout on the blade will ultimately wind up giving your paddle a shorter life, especially if you use your paddle as an anchor at all.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 10:05 am to Jcorye1
For fishing out of a kayak with the lawn chair type seat, high angle paddles are the most efficient. If you're fishing a sit in or molded in seat, you can use low angle paddles.
For the high angle paddles, the werner tybee is probably your best bet at right around $130. If you're over 6', be sure to get the 250cm model, and adjust the length accordingly as your height decreases.
For low angle, the skagit is very popular. For low angle over 6', a 260cm paddle is appropriate (the blade itself is longer making the overall length longer).
For the high angle paddles, the werner tybee is probably your best bet at right around $130. If you're over 6', be sure to get the 250cm model, and adjust the length accordingly as your height decreases.
For low angle, the skagit is very popular. For low angle over 6', a 260cm paddle is appropriate (the blade itself is longer making the overall length longer).
This post was edited on 2/18/16 at 10:07 am
Posted on 2/18/16 at 10:09 am to Jcorye1
Hard to beat the Bending Branches. I like not having to worry about it being damaged, stolen, or broken.
Just make sure you get the correct length.
Just make sure you get the correct length.
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