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 Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 01:39 AM
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Beer Money
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Is there a good kayak paddle under $50? Probably fiberglass, as I'm afraid aluminum would bend while pushing off. Looking for one about 220-230 cm.
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 01:48 AM
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Carlisle magic plus is a good <$50 paddle
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12/05/14 02:33 AM
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JOED214
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BB Whisper. It has an aluminum shift but you're not going to bend it.
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 04:12 AM
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reelfisherman
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No, probably not. One that will work, yes. But not really a good one.
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 04:46 AM
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PayneFish
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 01:31 PM
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Jerry Hamon
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BB Whisper x 3
I used one for years and never bent or broke it!
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 02:02 PM
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UrsusVeritas
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I beat the tar out of my BB whisper and it shows no signs of bending.
so yeah, whisper x4
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 02:53 PM
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I beat the tar out of my BB whisper and it shows no signs of bending.
so yeah, whisper x4 ^^THIS^^ I've had mine since my first yak 4 years ago. I use, abuse, and beat it to death and its no worse for wear. I keep thinking I'm going to upgrade, but then ask myself, "Why?". Its light enough that I have paddled 10-15 miles on more than one occasion with no excessive soreness and I know I would be afraid to do the stuff I do to this one to an expensive high-end paddle.
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 03:41 PM
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Thanks y'all. I've searched several places and it looks like REI has the best deal at $59.95. I'll probably go pick one up today. This is my first paddle to go with my first kayak. Does 10cm of length make much of a difference in paddling?
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 03:49 PM
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Jerry Hamon
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They are the same price at Mariner Sails and they can help you to make sure you get the right length.
Length makes a big difference!!!
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 03:50 PM
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How tall are you and what kayak do you have?
"Water is life's matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water." -Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." - Heraclitus
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 04:10 PM
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UrsusVeritas
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Thanks y'all. I've searched several places and it looks like REI has the best deal at $59.95. I'll probably go pick one up today. This is my first paddle to go with my first kayak. Does 10cm of length make much of a difference in paddling? What Kayak do you have? Im 6'2, and I paddle a 33" wide kayak (ride 115x), so I use a 240cm. Ive used a 230 and wasnt nearly as comfortable. oh...and like Jerry said, head over to Mariner Sails if you havent been there yet. Great store, great prices, great people.
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 04:23 PM
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Beer Money
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I'm 5'9" and I have an Ascend FS10. It's 31" wide.
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 04:54 PM
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220cm will work for you and that kayak since it's a sit inside.
"Water is life's matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water." -Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." - Heraclitus
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Re: Is there a good paddle under $50
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12/05/14 05:11 PM
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Austin Kayak ACK.com has the BB whisper for $59.00, plus they have a 15% discount for first time buyers and for members of Texas Kayak Fisherman TexasKayakFisherman.com and they often have free shipment on items over I believe $40.00. While you won't get the paddle today shipment is very quick. I have received items the day after I have placed my order and I am in the metroplex, and their customer service is second to none. Good luck in your search.
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