Canoe split paddle

funkidreadz · Post by **funkidreadz** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:09 pm

Hi Cboats
I want to make a split paddle to fit in the back of my Esquif Taureau, a full length spare will not fit of course. Having thought about it a bit myself i seem to have found more problems than solutions. my paddle length is 145cm so a join/split in the middle would sit about where my bottom hand does. so would you split above or below the hand? would you use a standard inner composite or aluminium spigot and a push button system.
Or is there a much better solution out there that i haven't found.
Many thanks in advance for any bright ideas
James

bathtuboy · Post by **bathtuboy** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:22 pm

Hi James,

I've made two splits, each time with a composite inner and a push button system. Both time I have made the split above the bottom hand, as I suspect this takes less stress than at the throat. The first time was very succesful and I used the paddle quite a bit until I lost it in the back of a minibus. The second was a complete disaster and the paddle snapped straight through the spigot right in the middle of a big volume rapid on the Yusefeli gorge. Without thinking as at the time both parts were useless to me upsidedown, I lost the evidence so have not been able to analize how they broke.

Jon

wetnobby · Post by **wetnobby** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:58 pm

Putting the split above your bottom hand will put the least stress on what will be the weakest part of the paddle....
The button method I have seen used a lot but I just have a feeling that in a sticky situation you could well grip the paddle in that area and loose the business end!!....
Some kind of locking mechanism may be a better way to go...

Intrested to here what others have to say on this as I am also in need of a split as mine at 55" are to long to stow in my Zoom..

I have just had a pair of new paddles, the latest C1 offerings from Mitchell Blades and they are superb...however much as i would hate to loose one......

Col · Post by **Col** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:13 pm

James,

How are you?

Hope life is good. I may have just the thing. I use paddles by a company called G'power they have a site gpower.pl the paddles have been designed by the French Wild Water Team. They are 100% carbon, come with 3 shaft stifnesses and two blade sizes.

Anyway they do an adjustable C1 paddle. I use a paddle at 139cm for racing and can adjust to 145cm. Basically you have 5 - 10cm in it. The adjuster is fixed using to screws. If you just want an adjuster to make your own i can get them for you they dont cost too much.

If you need any more info or a demo, drop me a mail cartwrightcolin@hotmail.com or get in touch on facebook to see some pics.

Cheers

Colin

the great gonzo · Post by **the great gonzo** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:39 pm

Don't know about availability in Europe, but on order the Aquabound Edge is available as a 3 piece break-apart paddle.
http://www.aquabound.com/
In canada, they are about can$140 a peace and are a very decent paddle for the price.

martin a.k.a. the great gonzo!

Craig Smerda · Post by **Craig Smerda** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:25 pm

I thought you quit paddling James?

Hope life is treating you well.

Ditto on the Aquabound... especially for the money. A couple of friends bought some last spring and they fit nicely in the SPFly or Taureau to carry as "extras".

Craig

funkidreadz · Post by **funkidreadz** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:39 pm

Thanks guys for the info on splitting. i already a paddle i can use so I am only really interested in the joining mechanism, Col will take a look at your joiny thing are their pics on stalkbook already?

Craig why would i want to quit canoeing? i just stopped going to rodeos. maybe i am over in the US summer 08 sometime we should hook up for a paddle.
thanks again boys
James

brockers · Post by **brockers** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:55 pm

hi
how about lendle's padlock system, i believe they can send you a spiggot.

brockers

oopsiflipped · Post by **oopsiflipped** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:09 am

Will Warner make a breakdown bandit?

funkidreadz · Post by **funkidreadz** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:41 am

So Lendal Paddlok it is, Brockers great minds think alike and all that, super cheap solution £10/$20 for the magic expanding spigot and problem solved
Cheers guys i will let you know how easily/well it works
James

yarnellboat · Post by **yarnellboat** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 6:39 pm

I don't C-1 very difficult water and I plan to never need my spare paddle. So I didn't want to spend real money on something I won't use. If I were to C-1 more seriously, I'd have to get a more robust spare, but for now, this'll do...

I bought a cheap (and on sale) 2-piece kayak paddle that had symmetrical blades, it's an aluminium shaft with the push-button connector (I might a second button/hole for security). I cut up the kayak shaft and epoxied on an extra t-grip to make it a 2-piece canoe paddle that fits into the stern of my WS Score, as bonus, I even have an extra balde. $25.

PY.

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