: I am going to be making a greenland paddle out of Port-orford cedar within a
: couple of weeks. Any thoughts on what the weight could end up at? It will
: be close to 8 feet long, maybe 7'6". Any thoughts on the length as
: well?

Joe,

I haven't used Port-oxford cedar so can't help you there. Regarding instructions and sizing information you may wish to take a look at the Greenland paddle making resources on the Qajaq USA site at http://www.qajaqusa.org/Equipment/equipment.htm#paddlemaking. Of particular interest is Chuck Holst's paddle plans and the "paddle poll" that will give you an idea of common paddle sizes.

Greg Stamer