Touché
But could I have comfortably fished from it? The usefulness as a rec kayak is as or more important than it’s performance as I will rarely be on large bodies of water and will be fishing/tooling around quite a bit.
How about this one
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It matches my kayak perfectly. Is it good quality or overpriced? Reviews look good.
http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4134471&clickid=prod_cs&recid=prod_PageElement_product_rr_5_1084
I have the force
It used to be the “Quest” Force, but it’s still the same one. Dor your uses it should be fine. When I sold my Conduit 13 it went with that boat. It was starting to twist along the shaft, giving it about a 5 degree feather when I had it in the straight hole. No peeling.
I did buy it too long, and I bet you did too. Before I made my greenland paddle, I did pick up another paddle adjustable for length (210 - 240 cm) and feather. I found it for 10 more than the Force clearance at Dick’s.
“matches”??
Wants to buy a a paddle because it “matches” the color of the kayak. What more can we say.
I give up.
Dicks
Maybe Ohioguy works for Dicks Sporting Goods? That’s my only explanation for someone so vehemently determined to buy cheap crap when affordable and far superior options are available elsewhere.
$69,
Jeez, I paid almost $400 for each of the 3 carbon fiber wing paddles I have. I could have saved a lot of money!
Werner or Aquabound
I’d be looking at the Werner Skagit or Aquabound Manta Ray, both good paddles and in the $130 range. I’d try to get at least a carbon shaft to keep the weight down.
Carlisle is good too but the ones I’ve seen have limited feathering options, like inline or 60 degrees of feather only.
I have yet to see a recommendation for
A better rec boat that offers the fishing ability and ergonomics that mine does for the price (new)
I’m thinking
Dicks charge card, hey got my 1st kayak there with a new account, $200 Future beach 10 foot whiffle ball bat, best boat in the world…for like, two weeks…then I met my first Current Design
Pamlico140
Best boat out there! For you old timers here!
Free stuff as well.
The Pamlico 140 even came with the gray thing, factory installed. Can’t beat that.
Carbon?
I have a Werner Kalliste for sale and it could work for your budget. Let me know if you’d like some more information in pictures.
Is this a high angle or low angle paddle
http://www.cabelas.com/product/CARLISLE-PADDLES-MAGIC-PLUS-BLACK-CHERRY/1809399.uts?productVariantId=3755334&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03812895&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjwqMHABRDVl6_hqKGDyNIBEiQAN-O9hOFZku3mXDf4r_mV9X1_Ygv7kAvERe9xFbMQiAPlmhkaAuLk8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&ak_t=CAAB25C0DF0198F20629FFA9F60099476011090EDD130000B2D210586D0A8500
Hmmmmm…
something in between, I’d say.
But it’s heavy at 40oz.
I think I’d much rather have an Aquabound Manta Ray in FG for about $10 more.
http://aquabound.com/products/manta-ray-fiberglass-2pc-kayak-paddle
Better
…better paint it red, preferably with flames. Get ready to answer the same questions over and over…
Ok, thanks
Do I want low angle or high angle? I will be doing mostly casual recreational paddling and fishing on small rivers and lakes.
No the quality came first
It just happened to match. If you were choosing between two paddles of equal quality and one matched your boat wouldn’t you pick it?
Low angle
For your uses, get a low angle.
A 2-piece Aquabound Sting Ray would be perfect, and if and when you get more involved in paddling, would make a great spare.
Is the paddle I linked low angle enough?
Or do I need one that us 100% low angle?
Just got the paddle
In the mail. The Carlisle I linked above. I can’t tell if it’s more low angle or high angle. Is it really right in between?