Any Kayakers in here,..??.......

Bondo

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Hey Guys,.........

I'm about to repair a Broken Kayak Paddle,.......

Originally,.... Before the Kids broke it, it was adjustable between having the blades on the Same plane, 45*s from the Same Plane,+ 90*s from the Same.........

Well,....... I'm going to Weld it,....... Which brings up the Question............

If you have Only 1 Choice,...........
Which of the 3 Choices would You go with,..??..??........
 
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Re: Any Kayakers in here,..??.......

ask the kids which way they want it. my kids never broke anything. HA!
 
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Re: Any Kayakers in here,..??.......

For recreational paddling do the same plane...My kids and I do the same plane on our paddles...5 kayaks and 10 yrs of kayaking here.

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Re: Any Kayakers in here,..??.......

Ayuh,........

I guess you Won the Arguement Bill.................

I'll weld it up In-Line..........
 
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Re: Any Kayakers in here,..??.......

I use mine on the same plane because I have a bad wrist that I can't turn easily, but on the same plane means rookie, novice, and other related things to other kayakers. Most are at 90* or so, but just use whatevers easiest for them.
 
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Re: Any Kayakers in here,..??.......

Rookie Kayaker Here. I use same plane but like I said I'm just a rookie.
 
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Re: Any Kayakers in here,..??.......

Ayuh,........

I Don't even Kayak,.........I just own a Barn Full of 'm........
 
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Re: Any Kayakers in here,..??.......

It's the same with me, I made kayaks in the early 70's and have some in the Barn, But I haven't used them in a few years, my boys did use them though.
 
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Re: Any Kayakers in here,..??.......

Bond-o said:
Ayuh,........

I guess you Won the Arguement Bill.................

I'll weld it up In-Line..........
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Hey, there's no argument here. I just do what comes easiest. The reason for feathering is to help against winds so you get less resistance. It does make a difference in some conditions but I rarely see the need. When I do it they are set at 45 degrees but it tires the wrists faster than when using straight blades. We do easy 10-20 mile trips and the distance or effort between feathering and not feathering isn't measurable except in macho minds.
 
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