Backup Paddle - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RK · 12-27-2011, 07:44 PM

Tom-------

the new Hobie paddles are pretty decent, from what I heard the older ones blades would easily break in the surf, the newer one has a bit of flexibility to it, Its actually not half bad and paddles pretty well.

TCS · 12-27-2011, 07:51 PM

Thanks,

Mines a 2009 model. Don't know if that qualifies as new, but I used to have a carbon fiber paddle with my wilderness kayak that was better in many ways.

I'll upgrade eventually but guess I don't need to rush. With the MPA going into effect I won't be going all that far anymore anyway.

12-27-2011, 07:44 PM	#1
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Tom------- the new Hobie paddles are pretty decent, from what I heard the older ones blades would easily break in the surf, the newer one has a bit of flexibility to it, Its actually not half bad and paddles pretty well.

12-27-2011, 07:51 PM	#2
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Thanks, Mines a 2009 model. Don't know if that qualifies as new, but I used to have a carbon fiber paddle with my wilderness kayak that was better in many ways. I'll upgrade eventually but guess I don't need to rush. With the MPA going into effect I won't be going all that far anymore anyway.