Paddle recmendations
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Paddle recmendations
I know this has been discussed but I need some more help with it. I have 200 to 250 to spend
and I need another paddle,the one I use now is a touring style and if I put the power to it it just breaks loose.
Thanks for the help
Ron
and I need another paddle,the one I use now is a touring style and if I put the power to it it just breaks loose.
Thanks for the help
Ron
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Re: Paddle recmendations
What do you mean it breaks loose?
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Re: Paddle recmendations
If I put a lot of presure or power in the stroke the blade will just cavitate.
Ron
Ron
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Remember the old joke where the patient tells the doctor that it hurts if he does this? The doctor says don't do that.
Well...if you are overpowering your paddle...don't do that! Build up to speed slower. Cavitation in your stroke is just like spinning your tires. Don't apply so much power that you spin your tires.
The blade of your paddle should be stiff. If it is too limber you may need another paddle, but don't go to a big one. Your shoulder muscles will cry...and you can easily hurt yourself. I know--I have.
Well...if you are overpowering your paddle...don't do that! Build up to speed slower. Cavitation in your stroke is just like spinning your tires. Don't apply so much power that you spin your tires.
The blade of your paddle should be stiff. If it is too limber you may need another paddle, but don't go to a big one. Your shoulder muscles will cry...and you can easily hurt yourself. I know--I have.
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I agree with Gerald. I find that using slower motions actually increases the power generated by a paddle blade, not horsing it. It's a very counter-intuitive thing, I guess.
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I understand what you are saying ,but at half power I can make it cavitate,.
Gerald one of these days I need to get together with you and let you watch and cratick me.
Thanks for the answer
Ron
Gerald one of these days I need to get together with you and let you watch and cratick me.
Thanks for the answer
Ron
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Check out our paddle selector. http://www.austinkayak.com/PaddleSelectorMain.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It will help you narrow down your choices. If you have more questions call one of the stores at 888-828-3828
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Chris
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It will help you narrow down your choices. If you have more questions call one of the stores at 888-828-3828
Thanks
Chris
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Ron,
I'll trade a ride in one of those wooden boats for testing out some different paddles! I have to warn you though...one of my paddles has pink stripes and leopard print.
I'll trade a ride in one of those wooden boats for testing out some different paddles! I have to warn you though...one of my paddles has pink stripes and leopard print.
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!!Pink stripes and leapord print!! I can go for that...!
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gerald wrote:!!Pink stripes and leapord print!! I can go for that...!
It just didn't matter what I wrote, it just didn't sound right. So I erased it (several times)
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It will go with my paddling tutu....preacher wrote:gerald wrote:!!Pink stripes and leapord print!! I can go for that...!
It just didn't matter what I wrote, it just didn't sound right. So I erased it (several times)
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I think I will personally drive down the the Brazos with my DSLR to get a picture of Ron paddling with pink stripes/leopard print! At Costco I can get a nice big 12" x 18" print of that for $3
I am definitely not having a problem with cavitation, my wimpy spaghetti-and-flab-arms couldn't pull a paddle hard enough to do that!
I am definitely not having a problem with cavitation, my wimpy spaghetti-and-flab-arms couldn't pull a paddle hard enough to do that!
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Rod loo
Geralds the one in the pink tutu.
Lol
Ron
Geralds the one in the pink tutu.
Lol
Ron
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I thought you were holding that for me....HOTkayaks wrote:Ron,
I'll trade a ride in one of those wooden boats for testing out some different paddles! I have to warn you though...one of my paddles has pink stripes and leopard print.
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X2bowgarguide wrote:I understand what you are saying ,but at half power I can make it cavitate,.
Gerald one of these days I need to get together with you and let you watch and cratick me.
Thanks for the answer
Ron
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The pink TuTu was reserved for Darrel all the time ,well dang Gerald we got shot down again.DarrellS wrote:I thought you were holding that for me....HOTkayaks wrote:Ron,
I'll trade a ride in one of those wooden boats for testing out some different paddles! I have to warn you though...one of my paddles has pink stripes and leopard print.
Ron
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Ya'll do know there is a prize for best "dressed" at Castell right.
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My wife was plotting to steal it until Colleen showed her the purplish, blue pasley paddle. Thats the one that went home.HOTkayaks wrote:Ron,
I'll trade a ride in one of those wooden boats for testing out some different paddles! I have to warn you though...one of my paddles has pink stripes and leopard print.
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Think I might win?
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Re: Paddle recmendations
Now that's funny
Mike
Mike
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Haaaa....I like it!!!
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Sorry guys...the pink stripes and leopard print paddle is all mine. But we have many other pink paddles to go around.
There's a best dressed contest at the Castell race?!?!
There's a best dressed contest at the Castell race?!?!
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Yep there is a best dressed class ,I think Darrel would be a sho in.
What paddle did you loan me at your demo days?
Ron
What paddle did you loan me at your demo days?
Ron
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I believe there is! I also think Darrell is going to win it. My tutu pales in comparison...HOTkayaks wrote:Sorry guys...the pink stripes and leopard print paddle is all mine. But we have many other pink paddles to go around.
There's a best dressed contest at the Castell race?!?!
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It was a Bending Branches Breeze paddle with the "Day" blade shape. I have a few other blade shapes and sizes that you can try out as well. Maybe a little Saturday AM paddle on the Leon River below the dam?bowgarguide wrote:Yep there is a best dressed class ,I think Darrel would be a sho in.
What paddle did you loan me at your demo days?
Ron