From: "Philip Jacobs" <jaco0253@gold.tc.umn.edu>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Subject: Re: baidarka Seat
Message-Id: <iss.1f4b.37d49fab.4f176.1@amethyst.tc.umn.edu>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 00:16:29 -0500
Donald,
I made a Greenland style paddle following Chuck Holst's very clear directions
posted on the Paddlewise web site (although I don't have that address handy -
help?) and in our local club's newsletter. Wolfgang's book also has plans for
similar types of paddles.
It was very easy, especially if you havevalready built a baidarka, requiring
only a clear 2x4 and a spokeshave, although access to a bandsaw helps quite a
bit. You can also laminate smaller pieces of wood to build up the size if clear
2x material is hard to find.
It's a fairly easy, inexpensive, relaxing project, and would give you the chance
to try it out as well as more modern paddles.
In message <37D53DB7.636B9E1A@vegas.infi.net> writes:
> Also, I have been considering purchasing a Betsie Bay Greenland style paddle
> since it does not seem appropriate to paddle a baidarka w a plastic paddle.
> However, some people have told me that Greenland style paddles are very
> difficult to get used to. Unfortunately, there are no stores in or near Las
> Vegas where I can even look at such a paddle, much less try it out. I also
> paddle a Feathercraft K1 light. Am I likely to have great difficulty
> switching paddle styles. Perhaps I should just buy a wooden standard paddle.
> Ideas? Opinions?
Philip Jacobs
(651) 699-7938