Canoe Paddle 'all wood'
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Canoe Paddle 'all wood'
In my early years I was an pretty competitive kayak paddler and later moving onto the outrigger circuit ocean racing for many years. I always wanted to have a crack at making a custom paddle and have finally got around to it although I don't paddle anymore. Had an old longbow form and cut it down with an 10 Deg offset angle for more stroke and power in the paddle. It was my first one and hope to make a few more down the road. I thought you might like a few photos of something a little different made out of wood.
Specs - 53'' laminated canoe paddle, Palm woods are red cedar, African mahogany, Shaft red cedar, Norfolk pine, Handle red cedar, Norfolk pine and boxwood.
Specs - 53'' laminated canoe paddle, Palm woods are red cedar, African mahogany, Shaft red cedar, Norfolk pine, Handle red cedar, Norfolk pine and boxwood.
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Re: Canoe Paddle 'all wood'
You're a talented bloke when it comes to working with wood Wayno!
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Re: Canoe Paddle 'all wood'
Very nice mate
Re: Canoe Paddle 'all wood'
what a beautiful job that is, very nice!.
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Re: Canoe Paddle 'all wood'
Nice job Wayno, the finish look fantastic.
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Re: Canoe Paddle 'all wood'
Looks good!
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Re: Canoe Paddle 'all wood'
bit of a hinge right at the fade.
looks great. now go and build a full wood canoe, those things look awesome.
looks great. now go and build a full wood canoe, those things look awesome.
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Re: Canoe Paddle 'all wood'
My brother-in-law would admire your paddle. He is an old time paddler in the K1 class and still goes in the Murray Marathon. His name is Bill Dunn. You may have heard of him. He won a few Marathons paddling by kneeling on one knee and alternating so he could get a longer stroke and have his weight over his paddle for more power.
He is 75 now and only goes in outrigger events with a crew due to a dodgy heart valve.
He is 75 now and only goes in outrigger events with a crew due to a dodgy heart valve.
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