From: CHUCK@MULTITECH.COM (Chuck Holst)
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net (baidarka)
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 14:54:16 -0500
Subject: RE: baidarka Seat
Also, you can make a Greenland paddle for under $20 in materials cost.
If you decide you don't like it, you won't be out much money. Ready-
made Greenland paddles can cost up to ten times as much and not fit
you as well as one you make yourself. Here's the URL for my article,
which is in PDF format:
http://www.paddlewise.net/topics/boatequip/makegreen2.pdf.
Having said that, why not make an Aleutian paddle following the
instructions in Wolfgang's book? It will look more authentic!
On a related matter, looking at the cross-sectional shapes of the two
paddles, I suspect the Aleutian paddling style was somewhat different
from the Greenland paddling style. Does anyone know of any sources on
Aleutian paddling styles, such as old movies, etc.?
Chuck Holst
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From: baidarka [mailto:baidarka@lists.intelenet.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 1:45 PM
To: baidarka
Subject: Re: baidarka Seat
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
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