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Specialty Canoe Paddles

A 12 degree freestyle paddle, I recently made a pair for a tandem freestyle couple.  The straight shaft utilizes the same blade design which is similar to an old Pat Moore blade This large 9” by 24” blade is tapered to a very fine dynel edge that is remarkably tough and is symmetrical rather than flat backed for better in water performance..  Paddles like these normally don’t get much abuse so they can be made with much finer edges and less reinforcement which increases the performance and reduces the weight.  I could build this type of blade in smaller versions if required.  A smaller 8-1/2”x 22-1/2” blade is my personal preference.  The grip has been revised to be a modern version of the traditional Maine northwoods style.

Building these paddles can take some time as I’ve got to be in a very patient mood and even then have to take 4 or 5 days just to get the blade shaped.   

 


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