New kayak paddle really worth it? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

alanw · 09-08-2016, 03:58 PM

I upgraded from a basic Crack of Dawn paddle to a carbon fiber one and it just felt so much better. I don't think I gained any speed, but the comfort level went way up. I'd recommend upgrading if you paddle any more than a mile or two.

Dave Legacy · 09-08-2016, 06:35 PM

I have a Werner Skagit which is a CF overlay straight shaft and plastic blades. It's not all that heavy, I never feel worn out from using it, BUT I swear that I can feel the flex in the blades when I dig in and to me that's a loss in efficiency and effectiveness.

Do fiberglass blades also flex during paddling?

King Saba · 09-08-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

I have a Werner Skagit which is a CF overlay straight shaft and plastic blades. It's not all that heavy, I never feel worn out from using it, BUT I swear that I can feel the flex in the blades when I dig in and to me that's a loss in efficiency and effectiveness.

Do fiberglass blades also flex during paddling?

I didn't notice any flexing when I used to paddle with my Werner Camano. The stiff blades on it gave out a lot of power with each stroke.

TJones · 09-09-2016, 08:26 AM

a good high end paddle made for a performance kayak? i currently own a werner straight shaft full carbon correyvreckan that i have had for probably more than 3 years , maybe pushing 4. shortly after i got into kayaking, i brought in my original hobie paddle and matched it up with something similar at the local OEX shop.

. . the blade on this paddle is huge and is not suited for paddling full time, unless you have a fitness build of an endurance paddler. this is probably the perfect paddle for hobie peddle kayaks where only quick spurts of speed are needed such as when launching or landing. since relying on the original hobie paddles in emergency situations is not ideal , that lead me to buying this paddle. anyway, i was looking at some performance paddle kayaks for fishing my local waters like "BU" that have other than ideal surf conditions where hobie kayaks are not the best suited. so what is a good performance high end paddle ? i was looking at the cyprus hooked. any feedback would be appreciated. needless to say bending branches is a company that has been around for a long time , so this is a high possibility. also to add, i am definitely ready to spend the extra money to get the lightest paddle possible and believe that this will bring on fatigue not as quickly, especially in other than ideal paddling situations.

HobieOneCanoebe · 09-09-2016, 11:16 AM

I have the the werner bent shaft carbon paddle it's a necessity I would go with anything werner

HobieOneCanoebe · 09-09-2016, 11:19 AM

TJones my Hobie quest 11 handles great in big surf if you want a cheaper performance yak I've ridden 6ft+ surf on it

09-08-2016, 03:58 PM	#1
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I upgraded from a basic Crack of Dawn paddle to a carbon fiber one and it just felt so much better. I don't think I gained any speed, but the comfort level went way up. I'd recommend upgrading if you paddle any more than a mile or two. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

09-09-2016, 08:26 AM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	so what is ? a good high end paddle made for a performance kayak? i currently own a werner straight shaft full carbon correyvreckan that i have had for probably more than 3 years , maybe pushing 4. shortly after i got into kayaking, i brought in my original hobie paddle and matched it up with something similar at the local OEX shop. . . the blade on this paddle is huge and is not suited for paddling full time, unless you have a fitness build of an endurance paddler. this is probably the perfect paddle for hobie peddle kayaks where only quick spurts of speed are needed such as when launching or landing. since relying on the original hobie paddles in emergency situations is not ideal , that lead me to buying this paddle. anyway, i was looking at some performance paddle kayaks for fishing my local waters like "BU" that have other than ideal surf conditions where hobie kayaks are not the best suited. so what is a good performance high end paddle ? i was looking at the cyprus hooked. any feedback would be appreciated. needless to say bending branches is a company that has been around for a long time , so this is a high possibility. also to add, i am definitely ready to spend the extra money to get the lightest paddle possible and believe that this will bring on fatigue not as quickly, especially in other than ideal paddling situations.

09-08-2016, 06:35 PM	#2
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	I have a Werner Skagit which is a CF overlay straight shaft and plastic blades. It's not all that heavy, I never feel worn out from using it, BUT I swear that I can feel the flex in the blades when I dig in and to me that's a loss in efficiency and effectiveness. Do fiberglass blades also flex during paddling?

09-09-2016, 11:16 AM	#5
HobieOneCanoebe Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Encinitas Posts: 200	I have the the werner bent shaft carbon paddle it's a necessity I would go with anything werner

09-09-2016, 11:19 AM	#6
HobieOneCanoebe Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Encinitas Posts: 200	TJones my Hobie quest 11 handles great in big surf if you want a cheaper performance yak I've ridden 6ft+ surf on it