Hand paddle question....

[PAC]

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.

[C1 8.1]

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.

[NateOC]

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

[Sir Adam]

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....

[squeakyknee]

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