The title says it all. I used the search function of the forum, alot of the greenland paddle topics are old. Found a few newer topics. Right now I'm leaning towards Don Beale as it looks like he is taking orders on his website. Is there any up and coming newcomers I could've missed in my research or anyone else I should consider today? This will be my first greenland paddle. Thx in advance.
PM me again Marksman. I may be able to help.
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Segla Gear: Ikigai, Viper or Narwhal
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I’m on my 3rd GP, an Eastpole 2-piece western red cedar 2 piece Nanook Marluk paddle, made in Estonia. Also have a Gearlab carbon fiber 2-piece Akiak. I like both but confess a bit of a preference for wood paddles. Mine are all unshouldered but many people prefer shouldered blades. I don’t know if import tariffs are going to affect the Eastpoles.
My first GP was a 5 layer laminated cedar one piece custom which is still my favorite after 15 years but the maker retired 10 years ago, unfortunately. There is a fellow in Virginia who advertises on Etsy and will make a custom one piece laminated GP similar to the one I have for $275. I think it’s best to start out with a one piece wood GP. I only got the two piece ones for airline travel with my folding kayaks, but I like all 3. They are different lengths (213 cm, 220 cm and 230 cm) so I tend to prefer particular ones with certain boats that have differing beams and hull depths.
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Stay away from Adanac Paddles
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