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I was just asked this and well I don't know the answer since I always have a back up / break down.....

Do C boaters ever user handpaddles? (i.e. on your knees but "no stick") and if they do use hand paddles, do they only use 1 hand paddle? if so, what hand do they use it on?

An interesting thought process start for me here (I have a pair of hand paddles) but I'd like to hear from others. Paul C.

Wondering the same thing. Broke my paddle on Wilson Creek Saturday just below Razorback. Borrowed handpaddles for the last little bit. Sure can boof easy. Practiced a roll and it was easier than with my paddle. Thinking about a set as a backup paddle. What do others think? Hate to say but, I really liked them. Did have a problem with the trim as I was too far forward. Made the nose dive a bit and harder to hold a straight line.
Good news was it was my first creek with the Nomad 8.5 and I really liked the boat. Super stable and fast. Low low level for Wilson.

I have a pair I made by cutting up a white plastic bucket and tying on thin bungee string. I keep them in my OC1 but only because they're fun to roll with.

Nate

I have a pair that I goof off with in the master cut Acrobat sometimes. Handrolls are really easy with them:). I do tend to be bow-heavy as well. Longer arms would help....

Hand paddles are a great backup.Rolling is pretty easy.
Of course,depending on your outfitting style and how quick you need to get out,the could be a hindernce.ie.one more thing to shed before exiting.just a thought.
The are a heck of alot of fun sometimes