[CKF Info] Carbon Fiber Greenland Paddle

[Steve Holtzman]

Nice looking paddle Duane, I'd love to try it someday - now if only I could
find somebody to build one for me.

Steve

> -----Original Message-----
> From: info-bounces at list.ckf.org [mailto:info-bounces at list.ckf.org] On
> Behalf Of Duane Strosaker
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:26 PM
> To: SoCalKayaking; CKF Info
> Subject: [CKF Info] Carbon Fiber Greenland Paddle
> 
> Kayakers,
> 
> I just completed my 15th Greenland paddle. This one is 100% carbon
> fiber, weighs only 19 ounces, has the same amount of flex as Sitka
> spruce, and with foam plug silencers is as quiet as wood. It is the 4th
> composite paddle I've built, and I've gone through the whole "from
> plug, to mold, to paddle" sequence three times, so building composite
> GP's is not a fluke. The material cost isn't cheap with the three yards
> of 50" wide carbon fiber used to build the paddle costing $175.
> Regardless, it's a fun project that results in a lightweight and rugged
> paddle. I've updated the instructions for building the paddle with more
> details and tips, and better photos.
> 
> http://www.rollordrown.com/kayak/gstick.html
> 
> Duane
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