Re: [baidarka] Traditional Paddles - How heavy are most?

Subject: Re: [baidarka] Traditional Paddles - How heavy are most?
From: brian.nystrom@att.net
Date: Mon Apr 21 2003 - 09:11:28 EDT

> Hello,
>
> I carved a paddle from Spruce and pine laminates. It's pretty heavy and I
> haven't varnished yet. I left it beefy with the expectations of future
> refinishings taking some of the size. What's reasonable weight for a wooden
> paddle? 3 lbs?

Cedar paddles with a reasonable amount of "beef" to them are typically 30-32 ounces. I've made them as light as 25. My lightest paddle is laminated cedar with a 1/4" pine "spine" down the center. Despite being very light, it's quite stiff. 

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Regards

Brian	
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