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paddle length?
By:mathew
Date: 12/22/2000, 9:07 am

While I'm waiting for my epoxy and glass to come in I've decided to start my paddles. I'm using the birdsmouth method and have enough stock ripped for two 10 foot blanks (shafts). A couple questions though.
*I can't seem to find a rule for paddle length. I'm 6'1".
*The Greenland style paddles are new to me. What are their strong or week points compared to the standard paddle. Why are the shafts or looms so short?

Thanks for any advice and Merry Christmas!

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paddle length?
mathew -- 12/22/2000, 9:07 am
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Jay Babina -- 12/26/2000, 11:00 am
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Earl Bailey -- 12/22/2000, 3:49 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/22/2000, 10:00 am
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John Leonard -- 12/23/2000, 8:51 pm
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Greg Stamer -- 12/23/2000, 5:50 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/26/2000, 10:43 am
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Rob Macks -- 12/26/2000, 1:28 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/27/2000, 11:30 am
So what makes a good paddle?
David Dick -- 12/28/2000, 8:12 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/28/2000, 11:54 am
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Jim P. -- 12/28/2000, 8:48 am
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Rob Macks -- 12/28/2000, 9:38 am
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Rob Macks -- 12/27/2000, 3:56 pm
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Rob Macks -- 12/27/2000, 2:30 pm
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Ken Sutherland -- 12/28/2000, 9:43 pm
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Rob Macks -- 1/2/2001, 11:16 am
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Richard Boyle -- 1/3/2001, 11:50 am
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Rob Macks -- 1/3/2001, 3:01 pm
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Ken Sutherland -- 1/2/2001, 9:57 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/28/2000, 12:32 pm
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Greg Stamer -- 12/26/2000, 12:41 pm
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Bert -- 12/24/2000, 12:51 pm
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Greg Stamer -- 12/24/2000, 3:32 pm
Redwood & Tung oil?
John Monfoe -- 12/23/2000, 12:45 am
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Duane Strosaker -- 12/24/2000, 11:51 pm
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John Monfoe -- 12/25/2000, 6:05 am
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Greg Stamer -- 12/23/2000, 10:22 am
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Larry C. -- 12/22/2000, 6:24 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/26/2000, 9:10 am