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Title: RATING PADDLES Post by: themonkeyjester on September 04, 2011, 02:16:50 PM I've had my share of sampling many different kinds of paddles and I've read several forums and reviews but they were made years ago. I want to hear something more updated of what you guys think. suggestions anyone?
Title: Re: RATING PADDLES Post by: mandachan on September 06, 2011, 01:44:44 PM Burnwater Reactor II.
Stiff, smooth finish, oval grip, 1 piece, light enough, heavy enough, and has a perfect balance of weight throughout the whole paddle. I can balance the paddle on my finger right at the junction between the shaft and blade. Durable: I've seen many different brands of paddles break, but I've never seen a broken Burnwater paddle. If anything, the t-grip becomes loose, but doesn't snap in half like other brands. Different strokes for different folks, though, and I'm not sure if anyone can really establish a perfect rating system for paddles. Title: Re: RATING PADDLES Post by: bakasan on September 06, 2011, 03:59:00 PM On the whole, I think Burnwaters are awesome.... I don't personally use them though, as the stiffness of the 1 piece construction gives me aches in my shoulders under sustained use. (I'm a Kialoa Hybrid user).
On the never break note though: I've personally seen 3 break. Two where the handle came off, 1 at the shaft. That said, in all 3 cases, Aaron was super quick and friendly about replacing them post haste. The man stands by his work, and that's an admirable trait for sure. |