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Re: Paddle: Greenland versus euro paddle
By:Len Thunberg
Date: 6/26/2008, 12:52 pm
In Response To: Paddle: Greenland versus euro paddle (graham)

: which to a complete novice would be the best to USE, a greenland or a Euro
: paddle ,
: I am quite capable of building either as there are plans for both on the
: internet.
: Cheers from wet and windy Auckland NZ

Graham,

As someone older than you I would heartily endorse the Greenland paddle, unless you plan to do significant surfing or rock gardening. The Greenland stick is easier and quicker to build, will be easier on your body and makes learning to roll easier. For the additional beam on a tandem kayak you would want to start with a longer paddle than you would otherwise. You can always shorten it if it seems too long.

Build and enjoy,

Len Thunberg

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graham -- 6/26/2008, 5:36 am
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graham -- 6/27/2008, 11:57 pm
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Alex Ferguson -- 6/29/2008, 8:20 am
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Robin Boys -- 6/28/2008, 3:45 am
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graham -- 6/28/2008, 5:05 am
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Robin Boys -- 6/28/2008, 4:09 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 6/27/2008, 10:03 am
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Donovan -- 6/27/2008, 5:00 pm
And I still think that's brilliant!!! *NM*
Pawistik -- 6/27/2008, 12:36 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 6/27/2008, 10:36 am
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Fred G -- 6/27/2008, 8:11 am
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Bryan Hansel -- 6/26/2008, 8:02 pm
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Pete Notman -- 6/26/2008, 5:20 pm
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Toni V -- 6/27/2008, 1:12 am
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Reg Lake -- 6/26/2008, 12:54 pm
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Len Thunberg -- 6/26/2008, 12:52 pm
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Roy Morford -- 6/26/2008, 10:13 am
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Dave Stoup -- 6/26/2008, 10:01 am
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Brian Nystrom -- 6/26/2008, 8:33 am
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Mike Bielski -- 6/26/2008, 9:21 am
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Dave Houser -- 6/26/2008, 3:57 pm
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Don Goss -- 6/26/2008, 8:23 am
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Dave Stoup -- 6/26/2008, 9:23 am
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Bill Hamm -- 6/26/2008, 8:25 pm