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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Gear Forum 7 degree bent shaft paddle |
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02/26/2009 02:02PM
Yes, the Mitchell. Good all around paddle in bow or stern, easier to handle than a 14. My son has snagged mine so I went back to a long straight shaft but I would buy another in a heartbeat when I find the need. I like the offset palm grip. Got mine at Red Rock. paddle
"What could happen?"
02/26/2009 03:28PM
That is the exact paddle I am considering and I saw it at the Redrock booth a couple years ago.
I like the idea of 'lifting less water", but afraid I will give up too much steering ability.
Your positive endorsement makes me think this is a good compromise design.
Anyone else have experience with these?
H
I like the idea of 'lifting less water", but afraid I will give up too much steering ability.
Your positive endorsement makes me think this is a good compromise design.
Anyone else have experience with these?
H
02/26/2009 04:17PM
The steering ability of the 7 degree is close to a straight shaft. Yes...slightly different, but much better than trying to operate in the stern with a 14 degree. My bow paddlers like the 14's, but I will not use one in the stern anymore.
"What could happen?"
02/26/2009 06:08PM
Do a search on the topic you will find quite a bit of discussion on them. I have a Bending Branches 7 Degree from Red Rock and I love it for my solo Wenonah Wilderness. I also have Bending Branches 60 inch Beavertail which I use in the rear of my SR 18.5... Different situations and I love both paddles!
Bruce
Bruce
Good Paddling, Great Fishing, and God Bless All...
03/08/2009 10:25AM
I couldn't help myself...
I stopped by Rutabaga yesterday. (Rutabaga hosts Canoecopia). I just wanted a map...
I asked the guy checking me out about paddles and mentioned that I might buy a bent shaft paddle at Canoecopia. He proceeded to give me a 30 minute lesson on paddles, strokes and paddling. I really enjoyed it since I know very little about paddling.
I bought a Bending Branches 14 degree paddle. He even gave me the Canoecopia price. It sure is a pretty paddle...
I stopped by Rutabaga yesterday. (Rutabaga hosts Canoecopia). I just wanted a map...
I asked the guy checking me out about paddles and mentioned that I might buy a bent shaft paddle at Canoecopia. He proceeded to give me a 30 minute lesson on paddles, strokes and paddling. I really enjoyed it since I know very little about paddling.
I bought a Bending Branches 14 degree paddle. He even gave me the Canoecopia price. It sure is a pretty paddle...
Fish where the fish are...
03/08/2009 01:02PM
cowdoc,
You're certainly right in that Rutabaga visits can lead to a lot of collateral damage...
I'm sure they had 7 degree paddles. They seemed to have everything. I think the guy who helped me was the owner. He was pretty sure that I would be happiest with a 14 degree paddle. He wasn't a big fan of the J stroke which seems to be the only disadvantage of a 14 degree paddle...
You're certainly right in that Rutabaga visits can lead to a lot of collateral damage...
I'm sure they had 7 degree paddles. They seemed to have everything. I think the guy who helped me was the owner. He was pretty sure that I would be happiest with a 14 degree paddle. He wasn't a big fan of the J stroke which seems to be the only disadvantage of a 14 degree paddle...
Fish where the fish are...
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