I made myself a Greenland paddle. Didn't really have a wood carving experience. But it wasn't really hard and took about 6 hours. I really enjoy padding with it. It is also not that heavy, about 780gr for a 224cm long paddle (from red cedar).
I have a Gearlabs Akiak 220-ish greenland paddle. Nice build, but heavy. I think the two-piece design adds a lot of weight. It is heavier than my 30 year old carbon wing paddle of the same length, and heavier than my wife's home made cedar greenland paddle. Also heavier than advertised on the Gearlabs website. Not a complaint so much as a warning that published weights are like published gas mileage for automobiles - ie., somewhat aspirational. That said I'm happy with the paddle and will keep using it.
I only have wooden paddles and just accept the extra weight. I've made a couple don't worry about scratches because the natural materials are so lovely
I snapped a 2-piece Greenland paddle that a local shop made (don’t recommend basswood to strengthen paddle). It failed where the loom stepped down into the carbon ferrule. I used a carbon GP for a 2-day 22mi recently and I definitely felt more shoulder strain than with the wooden GP. Was surprised at the amount of buoyancy the carbon provided too. Getting another split GP made with cedar and alder as well as a 1-piece GP. Plan to use the split as a backup paddle.
Hi! I saw a few videos of snapped wooden GP and it was close to where you mentioned. There’s definitely more flex with the wooden GP which is nicer on the shoulder. Did you get blisters on your hands for longer trips while using wooden GP?
@@Fishaholicboy no blisters but it’s most likely because of how I grip the paddle during the forward stroke. So the hand that has the paddle in the water pulls more with the fingers and I lighten my grip with my thumb. Conversely, the top hand is pushing the paddle forward with an open hand and grasping it with the thumb.
Wooden paddles do seem to look more beautiful However I'm a Carbon man with all paddles. I think it goes back to my School days when I was always getting hit with the headmasters wooden hand paddle !!! lol The good old days, bring it back into Schools.
Hello! I’m using GoPro Hero 10 and Insta360x4. I’ve been using the insta360 on my kayak as it can capture all angles. Some of my mates are using the Insta360 Ace Pro instead of GoPro. There’s so many cameras out there 😂
@@ltkgaming8547 I’m using the Gearlab Outdoors Deck Pod Pro.. it has a camera mount and super easy to use. Video here: What you NEED to kayak. NEW Gearlab DECK POD PRO REVIEW ruclips.net/video/NOJZxfH8i7c/видео.html
are you doing a backup paddle when you go out now that you have a couple ? the wood ones are so nice, they should just be mounted on the wall in the living room as art.
Also, a big thing is the portability, you can take carbon ones apart and store them on the deck easier as a spare. Difficult to figure out how to stow a wooden one, if it’s a spare - any idea how to do this best without it interfering with paddle stroke?
Good point. My Eastpoles wood paddle is actually a two piece so I don’t have any issues. I know most wood paddles are one piece so that could pose a challenge. I haven’t figured out how to carry a one piece as a spare..
ruclips.net/video/AAzNIxH1AaE/видео.html (In case that you have not corrected your mistake by now ) Doing back roll, you start rolling while your paddle is pointing to the tail of your kayak. Your paddle should be 90 degrees to the kayak and close to the surface before you start pushing down and rolling. You will see it is very easy to roll then.
Buddy a few weeks ago you told me which Skirt was a good fit for the PakAyaK ... Well call me a plonker but I can't find it so would you please give me a a link Cheers. And if you don't I will send Godzilla 🦖 to get you lol
I made myself a Greenland paddle. Didn't really have a wood carving experience. But it wasn't really hard and took about 6 hours. I really enjoy padding with it. It is also not that heavy, about 780gr for a 224cm long paddle (from red cedar).
I would love to be able to make one! I’m sure it’s more precious when you make your own paddle.
I have a Gearlabs Akiak 220-ish greenland paddle. Nice build, but heavy. I think the two-piece design adds a lot of weight. It is heavier than my 30 year old carbon wing paddle of the same length, and heavier than my wife's home made cedar greenland paddle. Also heavier than advertised on the Gearlabs website. Not a complaint so much as a warning that published weights are like published gas mileage for automobiles - ie., somewhat aspirational. That said I'm happy with the paddle and will keep using it.
Very nicely produced video and very informative. ❤ Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks!
Wow! Interesting comparison! Thanks for sharing! Karen & Shannon WOY
Thanks for watching!
I only have wooden paddles and just accept the extra weight. I've made a couple don't worry about scratches because the natural materials are so lovely
I agree! The scratches are just superficial and it makes it even more my own. In terms of weight.. it didn’t actually feel much heavier at all.
Thanks, this video inspired me to make a Greenland paddle. Would be a good winter project. Cheers!
Please make a video of the process! I would love to make one too but don’t have access to a workshop..
@@Fishaholicboy Will do, have to look for the cedar wood and the plan to build one.
I sent you an email :)
@@Fishaholicboy Thanks for the link.
@@Fishaholicboy Surprise, Cape Falcon Kayak is local here in Portland!
I snapped a 2-piece Greenland paddle that a local shop made (don’t recommend basswood to strengthen paddle). It failed where the loom stepped down into the carbon ferrule. I used a carbon GP for a 2-day 22mi recently and I definitely felt more shoulder strain than with the wooden GP. Was surprised at the amount of buoyancy the carbon provided too.
Getting another split GP made with cedar and alder as well as a 1-piece GP. Plan to use the split as a backup paddle.
Hi! I saw a few videos of snapped wooden GP and it was close to where you mentioned. There’s definitely more flex with the wooden GP which is nicer on the shoulder. Did you get blisters on your hands for longer trips while using wooden GP?
@@Fishaholicboy no blisters but it’s most likely because of how I grip the paddle during the forward stroke. So the hand that has the paddle in the water pulls more with the fingers and I lighten my grip with my thumb. Conversely, the top hand is pushing the paddle forward with an open hand and grasping it with the thumb.
Wooden paddles do seem to look more beautiful However I'm a Carbon man with all paddles. I think it goes back to my School days when I was always getting hit with the headmasters wooden hand paddle !!! lol The good old days, bring it back into Schools.
You crack me up haha! I think having one wooden in my arsenal is more than enough for now.. they do look like an art piece to me
@@Fishaholicboy AND THEY SMELL GREAT
lol
@@THE-RIVER-RAT it really does! Haha
Hey Chad! Nice video as always. What video recorders do you use? For like on-body vs on-boat options. Thanks!
Hello! I’m using GoPro Hero 10 and Insta360x4.
I’ve been using the insta360 on my kayak as it can capture all angles. Some of my mates are using the Insta360 Ace Pro instead of GoPro. There’s so many cameras out there 😂
@@Fishaholicboy thank you for sharing! Also, what is your set up? How do you mount your cameras?
@@ltkgaming8547 I’m using the Gearlab Outdoors Deck Pod Pro.. it has a camera mount and super easy to use. Video here:
What you NEED to kayak. NEW Gearlab DECK POD PRO REVIEW
ruclips.net/video/NOJZxfH8i7c/видео.html
are you doing a backup paddle when you go out now that you have a couple ? the wood ones are so nice, they should just be mounted on the wall in the living room as art.
I should take a backup more often.. I will have to now! The wood ones are gorgeous.. I know you’ll love it!
Also, a big thing is the portability, you can take carbon ones apart and store them on the deck easier as a spare. Difficult to figure out how to stow a wooden one, if it’s a spare - any idea how to do this best without it interfering with paddle stroke?
Good point. My Eastpoles wood paddle is actually a two piece so I don’t have any issues. I know most wood paddles are one piece so that could pose a challenge. I haven’t figured out how to carry a one piece as a spare..
ruclips.net/video/AAzNIxH1AaE/видео.html (In case that you have not corrected your mistake by now ) Doing back roll, you start rolling while your paddle is pointing to the tail of your kayak. Your paddle should be 90 degrees to the kayak and close to the surface before you start pushing down and rolling. You will see it is very easy to roll then.
Buddy a few weeks ago you told me which Skirt was a good fit for the PakAyaK ... Well call me a plonker but I can't find it so would you please give me a a link Cheers.
And if you don't I will send Godzilla 🦖 to get you lol
Ha! I will bring out King Kong 😂
Here’s the link: www.sealsskirts.com/prod_detect.php?i=13
The size for the Pakayak is 2.2. Hope it helps!
@@Fishaholicboy Thanks buddy very much appreciated...
🦖vs🦍