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WOW....awesome suggestions Jim.
Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the tips!
I want a brush that looks like Bruce's paddle.
Thanks Jim.
It caught my eye with the carbon shaft and wood handle...not to mention the actual blade.
The few paddles I have now are all very nice, just wood, so it was something that I saw in CanoeRoots (family camping magazine) and looked up.
That link has some very nice looking paddles and I had never thought of the laminate, glue weight and durability etc. I can definietely see where you are coming from in the appreciation for a one-piece, solid wood paddle. This was our first real canoe and I am just now exploring the accessories and getting in to paddles, so still have lots to learn.
Thanks again! BBQ and Canoes, you are my go-to for a bunch of stuff.
I just found this with a quck search. http://www.leevalley.com/us/shopping/TechInfo.aspx?type=a&p=43995
I don't have the resources (room) to make a canoe right now, but a paddle is something that looks like a fun and rewarding project.
That hits all the important spots on paddle making.. when you use a really good paddle for the first time you will "get it" and know what its all about. One thing that is hard to describe is how whippy it can be and how light. It really does make a difference on long trips and portages.