Sooo…… a few questions that are often discussed amongst paddle makers and paddle manufactures.

Lets hear the verdict.

Generally a Greenland paddle made of cedar weighs in the neighborhood of 27 or 28 oz as the lightest and ranges up to maybe 42 oz. A Spruce one starts in a little heavier and ranges up to maybe 50 oz depending on the grain density…… a Carbon Greenland paddle can weigh anywhere from the 20 oz to the 32 oz mark, generally around the 27 or 28 oz. mark.

Add a ferule to make a two piece and You add an oz or two
Add another ferule to make a three piece or two more ferules to make a four piece

Or the ultimate does all paddle….the five piece , the storm that can convert to a full length paddle or have several different sized add in loom sections to enable the paddle to be used by different, but like minded people.

Each connection adds weight and expense and difficulty with the possibility of ruination of the entire paddle. Or at very least cosmetic sufferings.

As You add ferules, You add carry feature for compactness.

What is worth it for the paddling community? 2 piece? 3 piece? 4 piece? 5 piece?
20 oz? 25 oz max weight? 32 oz max weight? 42 oz max weight? 52 oz max weight?

And How much would the paddling community be willing to pay for portability?

Some things will Never be produced except as specialty items, Because the public is unwilling to pay anymore than what is out there now….or it just makes them too heavy for the average paddlers?

but is there anything that can? What is acceptable?

Random thoughts that could make a difference in what becomes available. Paddle makers read this forum too.

Best Wishes
Roy