On Mar 19, 9:34 pm, Phant...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> I don't think Old Town sells the 9 footer anymore. But their site
> doesn't specify length for several of their paddles. I've found
> lengths up to 8 1/2 feet from other sources online but I wouldn't want
> to pay the price without trying it first. And frankly, I'm thinking
> the same as others have mentioned and that is, this little experiment
> may just not work out.
> I'm going paddling this weekend so maybe I'll have a chance to borrow
> a double blade for long enough to see if it's even worth pursuing.
> Rick
>
> On Wed, 19 Mar 08, "Jim Michaud" wrote:
> >I just measured my Old Town double bladed take-apart canoe paddle and
it measured a half inch over nine feet. I use to use it
> >during my early paddling years back in the late sixties and early
seventies. It worked fine on lakes as long as there was no cross
> >winds. As my canoeing skills improved the double bladed paddle was
much less used. I haven't used it in at least twenty years now.
> >I have no idea whether Old Town still makes them.
> >Jim M
>
> PhantMan> wrote
>
> >| I've never used a double bladed paddle in a canoe before. Is there a
> >| rule of thumb for determining length?
> >| I'll be using it for cruising flat, maybe slow moving, water. Solo
in
> >| a Penobscot 16.
> >| I've never even considered a double blade before but I think I'd like
> >| to give it a go just to see.
> >| TIA
> >| Rick
Old Town's paddles - and most of their seats, thwarts, etc. come from
****ter Woodworking. You might contact them directly about custom-
length.
http://www.****terswoodworking.com/
I have quite a few of their paddles. My go-to paddle for open water or
if I'm standing is 6'. Never felt the need for a longer one.
P Hilton (Reg. Me. Guide)
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