I've yet to carve my storm paddle, which I was planning to do over the winter in between building my SOF.

If you're in no hurry before next "season" (defined by the temperature of the water that *I'm* willing to paddle in), I've no problem carving another full GP for you. It'd be cheap, too... it'll give me some more practice carving them, and I find it quite relaxing to carve them.

: Thanks very much for the loaner offers, but I'm going to continue
: my quest to find a bargain.
: A bit off topic. I read a kayaking article about keeping a straight
: track, and the main recommendation was to use a high angle
: paddle.
: Tired of weaving around, I bought one and the change was absolutely
: remarkable. I now go straighter and faster. without a bunch of
: correcting strokes. No revelation to the old hands here, but
: worth mentioning.
: Sherm