Permalink Submitted by Brian Keel (not verified) on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 14:10
I purchased this paddle just over a year ago, I have about 800 miles on it now and thought I would give my thoughts. I paddle A Kruger Sea Wind and do alot of expidition paddling. I am not a racer but we do cover aolt of miles a day.
The ergonomics of the paddle are great. I can paddle for 16 hours easily with this design and shape. Its very comfortable and when needed I can put the power down. The grip is very comfortable and I have never got a blister from it. I love the texture of the shaft. It doesnt get slippery when wet. I can maintain a good grip in the rain no problem.
The downside I am seeing is I have already wore through the clearcoat on the end of the blade. The rockguard seems to be holding up okay, but the coating on the wood that meets the rock guard towards the end is gone. I just got back from a 5 day trip and noticed it. I will have to let it dry out good and reseal it with something or its going to end up breaking.
Over all a good paddle. I would recomend to anyone who paddles moderate distances on fairly easy rivers. If you put away some miles, paddle tough rivers, or paddle upstream alot, its probably not the best choice.
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Sunburst XL
I purchased this paddle just over a year ago, I have about 800 miles on it now and thought I would give my thoughts. I paddle A Kruger Sea Wind and do alot of expidition paddling. I am not a racer but we do cover aolt of miles a day.
The ergonomics of the paddle are great. I can paddle for 16 hours easily with this design and shape. Its very comfortable and when needed I can put the power down. The grip is very comfortable and I have never got a blister from it. I love the texture of the shaft. It doesnt get slippery when wet. I can maintain a good grip in the rain no problem.
The downside I am seeing is I have already wore through the clearcoat on the end of the blade. The rockguard seems to be holding up okay, but the coating on the wood that meets the rock guard towards the end is gone. I just got back from a 5 day trip and noticed it. I will have to let it dry out good and reseal it with something or its going to end up breaking.
Over all a good paddle. I would recomend to anyone who paddles moderate distances on fairly easy rivers. If you put away some miles, paddle tough rivers, or paddle upstream alot, its probably not the best choice.