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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Gear Forum New Fishell paddle |
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08/07/2022 07:37PM
schweady: "Loving the custom labeling. Process? "
I just called Greg from Fishell Paddles and asked if he could put the BWCA logo and my handle name on it and he said yes. (For an extra charge, but it was worth it to me.)
I believe somebody from this forum has had that logo used before, so he had it already saved. I didn’t have to send him the file.
08/08/2022 05:57PM
I have two Ray Kettlewell and two Fishell modified otter tails (no custom logo) and love them in lake country. I have an RK rays special but used it once in my 16’ w/c prospector and felt like it had such a long lever I might flip the canoe! It’s hanging on the wall next to some antique snow shoes. Great paddles!
Barry
Barry
My canoe can beat up your kayak.
08/08/2022 06:41PM
CanoeViking: "I just got this before my trip and it did great it’s got power when need and easy on the muscles and shoulders.
It’s a Ray Special with a 50/50 paddle shaft ratio.
Anyone else have one of these?
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What type of wood did you end up choosing?
"In wilderness is the salvation of mankind." Thoreau.
08/08/2022 07:23PM
The paddle is not good for shallow water. However the tip is strong and can hold up to strategic contact with rocks.
Adam that for making the Logo it made me purchase smooth and easy and the paddle looks awesome.
I went with cherry wood since that is one of my favorites. Light weight but strong.
I personally find this paddle far superior than other paddles for solo canoeing and stern paddling. I can guide my canoe much easier than other paddles.
At first I wasn’t sure if it lived up to its hipe but I switched with my canoe partner so they could try it and as soon as I started paddling with their standard paddle I immediately felt the difference and knew I made the right purchase.
Adam that for making the Logo it made me purchase smooth and easy and the paddle looks awesome.
I went with cherry wood since that is one of my favorites. Light weight but strong.
I personally find this paddle far superior than other paddles for solo canoeing and stern paddling. I can guide my canoe much easier than other paddles.
At first I wasn’t sure if it lived up to its hipe but I switched with my canoe partner so they could try it and as soon as I started paddling with their standard paddle I immediately felt the difference and knew I made the right purchase.
08/08/2022 08:02PM
adam: "I went with a modified special in cherry with a varnished paddle and then I oiled the shaft with linseed oil. "
I did the same with the handle/shalt in linseed oil and a leather wrap and the blade in varnish. I have no regrets.
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