Best fiberglass paddle for the money?

Advice
#21

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

#22

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

#23

Better
…better paint it red, preferably with flames. Get ready to answer the same questions over and over…

#24

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.

#25

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?

#26

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.

#27

Is the paddle I linked low angle enough?
Or do I need one that us 100% low angle?

#28

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?


#29

My Carlisle just showed up
It looks and feels nice but it doesn’t have any rubber grip, don’t most paddles have some kind of grip? If so why do you think it doesn’t, and would it be difficult to add one?

#30

no, they do not
Most paddles do NOT have a “rubber grip”. I have owned 8 paddles and none have had one. You generally only find them on cheap aluminum shafts. I’ve never seen them on a fiberglass, carbon or wood shaft. Such materials are not as slippery as aluminum and don’t need a “grip”. You can buy neoprene foam sleeves to slide onto the shaft but they are unnecessary. Bare hands give good grip and you can wear paddling gloves if you need cushioning.

#31

Here’s a video to watch that might
help you understand the difference between a low angle and high angle stroke:



http://www.wernerpaddles.com/werner-tv/touring/low-angle-vs-high-angle-paddling

#32

I’m not asking about the stroke
I’m asking about the paddle itself

#33

awesome!
“100% low angle” hahahaahahahaha dude this stuff is FANTASTIC! Keep it coming!

#34

I guess
I guess I’ve been living on the wild side, I’ve been known to high angle paddle with my 100% low angle paddle.

#35

So
You actually already KNOW the answer.

#36

I paddle high angle with Relaxed Tour,

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which is smaller bladed than Full Tour and probably used low angle by most paddlers.

Edit to add: most of my paddles are carbon, but of my fiberglass paddles, the Swift Wind Swift and Mid Swift are my preferred.

#37

230cm?
What length did you get? 230cm?



You’re over 6’ tall right?

#38

Ok cool
Here is the paddle I got, the Carlisle Magic Plus. Can you tell me if this is high angle or low angle?



http://www.backcountry.com/carlisle-magic-plus-fiberglass-shaft-paddle

#39

What are you talking about?
No I don’t that’s why I asked.

#40

220 cm, I’m 5’8"
I was told the tips of my fingers should barely touch the top of the blade.