Posted By: jippedgenes
New kayak need new paddle - 12/15/20 04:31 PM
I finally got a new to me kayak for a really good deal. (Crescent Ultra lite 10). I have a crappy old metal ad plastic bending branches I got for $29 I used with my old kayak I have been paddling for 5 years. I have gotten used to how heavy it is but want to upgrade. (Note: wanted a bigger boat but my truck is dedicated to work so I use my little gas saver car with a rack on top for transport. I think this one will do me fine as I am only 165 lbs and my old kayak was 11'.)
Looking at Aquabound Manta ray carbon shaft paddle with the nylon fiberglass blade for about $150. Are the carbon blades that much better? They are $70 more than the glass blades but only 2 oz less in overall weight. I do not mind spending the $$$ if there is a real benefit.
I am also open for brand suggestions. I reckon I will stick with a 240 cm paddle as my boat is 30" wide and I am a tick under 6' tall.
Help a paddle buyer so he does not make a dumb decision?
Looking at Aquabound Manta ray carbon shaft paddle with the nylon fiberglass blade for about $150. Are the carbon blades that much better? They are $70 more than the glass blades but only 2 oz less in overall weight. I do not mind spending the $$$ if there is a real benefit.
I am also open for brand suggestions. I reckon I will stick with a 240 cm paddle as my boat is 30" wide and I am a tick under 6' tall.
Help a paddle buyer so he does not make a dumb decision?