C1 paddles
Ive used the rough stuff one and it is ok, Have a robson one as well which in my opinion is way better lighter and tough as nails.
Not many places here that sell a variety of c1 paddles.Have you considered making your own out of old kayak blades their are lots of broken paddles lieing around with a bit of work you could have a sweet paddle on the cheap.
Cheers lads.
Yea ive considered making one, the trouble is finding a broken paddle.
Anyone have a broken paddle they would be willing to part with?
Mission,
In my experience kayak blades do not make good C1 paddles, First off they go not generate enough power, secondly due tho the fact that most kayak blades are asemetric in design this makes them un suitable for the malority of canoe strokes.
It would realy be counter productive towards your own skills to go down this route of using a kayak blade.
If budget is the main factor in your purchass, get your self an Answorth C 100 plastic paddle, making sure the shaft is not too long ( common mistake) and that will do you more than well enough. It what I used to learn with. Think they only cost about 40 bucks.
Adrian
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I you could have a sweet paddle on the cheap.
Paddy Paddy Pady, surely you know way better than that......! You may go back to Philip and ask him to learn you some more!
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I've been using Double Dutch for years and always go back.
As for cheap I have a selection of second hand if you're interested.
Definitely get away from plastic the feel of composite or wood is way way nicer than plastic,
Watch out for the blade size too the fatter the more power you will have(too much power may not be too good)Ive seen lots of marks paddles prob your best bet is with him. Good luck.
Hi Mission
I got your message but can't seem to reply to that address.
Can you send me another mail with some other contact info.
I think I have or have seen just about every C1 blade on the market over the years so here is my low down:-
Ruff Stuff:- Heavy and they snap
Werner:- Stiff, light and they wear down slowly as there is no metal tip so form to the shape of the paddler over the years
Robson:- Light but they snap
Double Dutch:- Good Slalom blade not strong enough for general boating
H2o:- The shape is strange but not sure about the quality, seen to many kayak blades snap
Kober:- Strong and light but have a metal tip
They are all the ones I can think of at the time, I am not biased to any company these days and personally would buy a werner for the strength and lasting factor and a kober for the feel. I think I have a kober and a werner in my paddle bag so you are more than welcome to try them.
Not sure what you consider cheap, Rough Stuff "savage C1" paddles are pretty good if not a wee bit heavy around €120 + depending on construction.
But for all information single blade related you got to drop the lads in i-canoe a line 01 6585015 ask for Mark and he will be abole to give you all the info you need.
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