Trying to not ask bleedingly obvious question but getting first kayak tomorrow (Feelfree Lure 11.5) and trying to make a paddle decision. Lots of advice (probably good) to be sure to get a quality paddle as I will regret it otherwise. Looking at Advanced Elements Axis 230 and TNP Catch and also H2O Fish. I dont care for built in hooks for grabbing things and other fishing paddle "extras"... I just want the lightest and best tool for the job with a mid range budget. (Like I am not going $400 for carbon end to end). Some reviews of the Advanced Elements Axis say it weighs substantially more than it claims..?
Advice much appreciated particularly on the three I mentioned.
John
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Re: Paddles
The catch and the Fish both have the hook/recesses, which are handy if you fish freshwater, but pretty pointless on open water.
Otherwise any of them would be fine as you are getting a fairly wide kayak which is not going to be a speed demon. So just any strong quality paddle will do. The cheaper ones, including the hobie paddles are too flexible. A light weight paddle, such as carbon paddle, would be wasted
Otherwise any of them would be fine as you are getting a fairly wide kayak which is not going to be a speed demon. So just any strong quality paddle will do. The cheaper ones, including the hobie paddles are too flexible. A light weight paddle, such as carbon paddle, would be wasted
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Re: Paddles
As above, especially the Hobie paddle, which is a bendy-blade pile cr@p, just OK for backup but not as a main form of propulsion.
If you venture around rocks and snags your paddle should be tough enough to fend off.
These links should help you choose
https://www.austinkayak.com/blog/2014/0 ... ats-right/
https://www.austinkayak.com/blog/2011/0 ... made-easy/
https://www.austinkayak.com/blog/2015/0 ... r-paddles/
This should help with the length problem.
https://www.austinkayak.com/blog/2017/1 ... do-i-need/
I like fibreglass handle and nylon blades, one piece and feathered blades.
If you venture around rocks and snags your paddle should be tough enough to fend off.
These links should help you choose
https://www.austinkayak.com/blog/2014/0 ... ats-right/
https://www.austinkayak.com/blog/2011/0 ... made-easy/
https://www.austinkayak.com/blog/2015/0 ... r-paddles/
This should help with the length problem.
https://www.austinkayak.com/blog/2017/1 ... do-i-need/
I like fibreglass handle and nylon blades, one piece and feathered blades.
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Re: Paddles
Many Thanks for the help... went with a mid priced Canadian H2O Fish 230 long.