tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post4446413380079676168..comments2024-03-28T20:03:03.698+10:00Comments on Gnarlydog News: Switching to stix: traditional paddlesgnarlydoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-46788941355803307722016-08-28T21:21:22.646+10:002016-08-28T21:21:22.646+10:00paddle length does matter but is nowhere as critic...paddle length does matter but is nowhere as critical as is for a "Euro" paddles. I can use the Greenland paddle at more or less high or low angle and still find a "sweet" spot, unlike I could when I used the typical fat-bladed paddles. There are numerous resources that will give you a starting point (and most likely also the correct size). I find the GP much more accommodatinggnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-17789220029027155272016-08-27T14:35:28.430+10:002016-08-27T14:35:28.430+10:00Does the paddler's height matter? I am not sur...Does the paddler's height matter? I am not sure whether the standard paddle would be too long for my 165cm heightClaire Breretonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11287344163301543125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-49303863246564238492009-10-06T19:22:01.534+10:002009-10-06T19:22:01.534+10:00Well mate you have convinced me to have a go, with...Well mate you have convinced me to have a go, with a GP that is. I'm gonna make my own, I'm a chippy see, done it for far too long. I have a mate who has some Western red Cedar and I reckon Tom's idea of using Oregon as a strengthener is spot on. Yeh and because I'm a chippy my shoulder is slightly dodgy and my hip is stuffed but I can still paddle a kayak and it does me good.<br Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129966252814393324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-14355257514204060192009-07-27T13:31:21.826+10:002009-07-27T13:31:21.826+10:00Thank you Greg for your insight.
Just yesterday I ...Thank you Greg for your insight.<br />Just yesterday I put the GP to the test for sprinting.<br />While I was discarded on the beach as a "joke" to the eyes of the self professed racers it was not funny anymore when they could not shake me off when I was on their stern.<br />In a sprint I was showing off that a stick can actually hold pace to fast kayaks with Euro paddles that gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-13499933154824853972009-07-27T13:13:44.818+10:002009-07-27T13:13:44.818+10:00I read your post with interest. I prefer using a G...I read your post with interest. I prefer using a GP for touring and long trips, having recently circumnavigated both Iceland and Newfoundland with a two-piece carbon GP. A GP requires much less arm lift due to the narrower hand position which really reduces wear and tear on your shoulders. Please note that a GP isn't limited to a low stroke and when you become proficient the paddle should Greg Stamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202248653437401790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-28992225783310748922009-07-20T05:05:36.930+10:002009-07-20T05:05:36.930+10:00I have a two piece GP from feathercraft as spare o...I have a two piece GP from feathercraft as spare on my deck. I do paddle it every now and then but I prefer my Robson.kayakrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16977368041619258725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-10875177098049930542009-07-16T12:38:05.368+10:002009-07-16T12:38:05.368+10:00I also have an Elverpaddle Tour for demo in Victor...I also have an Elverpaddle Tour for demo in Victoria , contact me through my web site<br />WWW.flatearthkayaksails.com<br />regards Mick MacRobbUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187515211285279488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-74240941437193306322009-07-15T14:33:22.108+10:002009-07-15T14:33:22.108+10:00Thanks for the post. I've been incredibly inte...Thanks for the post. I've been incredibly interested in GP but have had the same reservations as you.<br /><br />Very interesting...Doug Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032127699183216915noreply@blogger.com