break down spare paddles?
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break down spare paddles?
are there canoe paddles that break down to use as spares in a c1? with my renewed interest in c1's i may need one, one of these days. never had to worry about it since all my old c boats were play boats, and all of my canoes could accomodate a full size blade.
i've seen some kayak paddle adaptors with t grips on them and i've seen stand up paddle board paddles that have different sized t grip sections. i'm looking for a decent canoe paddle that essential breaks into two pieces. any suggestions?
i have yet to let go of my paddle in a swim, but you never know.
jim
i've seen some kayak paddle adaptors with t grips on them and i've seen stand up paddle board paddles that have different sized t grip sections. i'm looking for a decent canoe paddle that essential breaks into two pieces. any suggestions?
i have yet to let go of my paddle in a swim, but you never know.
jim
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bandit is only avail in 2 piece with the longer piece being almost 48" or something ridiculous, at least for c1. aquabound is a piece of junk. they won't come apart after being put together. i sent mine back to get it fixed and they sanded ferule down, but didn't fix t-grip i almost ripped out trying to get it back apart.
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I used a lendal paddlok shaft and a t-grip to make a split from my broken Double Dutch Turbine.
I'm a big fan of the lendal system as if you tighten the ferrule up with the supplied key (which is tied into the pocket of my BA) it becomes as rigid as a normal paddle, and it's identical in blade shape to my Mitchell Premier.
Well worth considering having a blade made up if you're near a lendal dealer who understands what you want.
I'm a big fan of the lendal system as if you tighten the ferrule up with the supplied key (which is tied into the pocket of my BA) it becomes as rigid as a normal paddle, and it's identical in blade shape to my Mitchell Premier.
Well worth considering having a blade made up if you're near a lendal dealer who understands what you want.
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Did the exact same with a Werner Carbon Bandit and it failed the very first time in actual use. Not saying yours will, just that my did. It split length-wise up the shaft, and the blade end when straight down to paddle heaven. Thankfully it was at the last drop in a box canyon. Also did the same thing with a (hard)wood dowel in a Carlisle, it also failed miserably (should of used metal instead). Costing me several thousand in dental/medical bills, a 5-6 hour walk out, and cutting a vacation short. If you happen to only do road side or class three runs, then the it risk is not too great.; however in other spots the cost of a good spare is well worth the price.ncdavid wrote:I made my own. Cut a Werner in half, took a ferrule from an two-piece kayak paddle, popped it in the blade end with some g-flex, drilled a hole in the t-grip end, reinforced around the hole with some tape and g-flex. Easy, solid emergency paddle.
Seems like someone mentioned/posted in the past... composite shafts differ, so results would vary.
Made one - hasn't broken yet!
I carry a 2 part split in the back of my converted Mystic. The longer piece is 34 inches. Have used it a few times to test, and no problems so far.
I made it as a prototype, hopefully I will be making a few more of them this coming season (both splits and one piece).
I can email photos if anyone is interested.
Thanks
Gwyn
www.shaggydesigns.com
I made it as a prototype, hopefully I will be making a few more of them this coming season (both splits and one piece).
I can email photos if anyone is interested.
Thanks
Gwyn
www.shaggydesigns.com