HawaiianLion
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« on: August 04, 2009, 01:14:40 PM » |
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I've seen the paddles @ MEC and found their selection(& sizes) pretty limited. Any suggestions on other places to buy gear?
Thanks!!
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mandachan
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« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2009, 02:08:50 PM » |
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Assuming that you're hawaiian... you have the luxury of having an Island Paddler store, which sells many outrigger blades and accessories. I've had to resort to buying paddles online. I bought my outrigger blade online at kialoa.com, and my dragonboat blade at typhoon8.com. Pogue Sports at the Burrard Compound (near Vanier Park) sells paddling equipment I believe. But I'm not so knowledgable there.  |
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Special K
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« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2009, 02:15:35 PM » |
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Both Ryan (Pogue Sports) and Mel (Ocean Outrigger) sell paddles. You can contact Ryan directly at [email protected] or check out Mel's webiste at, http://www.outrigger.ca . Ask to demo a paddle in order to pick the right paddle for you. Good luck! |
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IronGiant
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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2009, 03:04:15 PM » |
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Western Canoeing and Kayak in Abbotsford just off Hwy 1. 1717 Salton Rd., Abbotsford, B.C. ... (604) 853-9320 ... 1-866-644-8111 Check www.westerncanoekayak.com under ... you guessed it ... Paddles. |
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rtsdhvy
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« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2009, 05:04:21 PM » |
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On occasion you can find a paddle manufacturer that has a tent/kiosk at the larger dragon boat festivals on the "circuit". I bought my Burnwater Reactor at Alcan in '03 and
my Apex Accelerator in '07(I think) at Kelowna. You don't have to pay shipping and handling and you can get a "feel" for the paddle before you shell out the money for it.
I have not seen that many paddle merchants at festivals lately. I think a Merlin sales rep was at RTA this year, and perhaps a Burnwater rep as well. If you can find a used one that fits your needs that could be a way to go as well. Try and get it done before the
HST becomes official.
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HawaiianLion
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« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2009, 01:01:06 AM » |
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Thanks everyone, I appreciate all your help & suggestions!!
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EWL
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« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2009, 11:36:17 PM » |
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Wow! Great list! So, now for the reviews of every paddle on that list... anyone? Hahaha...
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HawaiianLion
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« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2009, 03:06:08 AM » |
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Hey All,
I visited Western Canoeing and Kayak in Abbotsford earlier today. A great store, reasonable prices, killer service & lots of various paddles(decent amount of D.B. paddles).
Anyone ever try/have a ZAVERAL Carbon Fiber D.B. paddle? I'm curious.
Thanks,
HL
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magicpaddler
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« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2009, 08:06:47 AM » |
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I have tried it and I think its great. If you want to take one for a test drive talk to Ryan at Pogue Sports
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mustbecrazy
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« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2009, 10:19:16 AM » |
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I've had a ZRE blade and loved it! Great quality, great feel...
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ROAD//RASH
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« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2009, 10:21:05 AM » |
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+1 for ZRE
I personally like it better than my old Typhoon8 and marginally better than Burnwaters I've tried. Not much experience with the other brands. I've got the regular t-grip but they have a palm grip available as well.
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« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2009, 01:29:20 PM » |
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I bought a ZRE carbon strictly because it was the only one available with a palm grip and have had no complaints with it. I did break the grip (its plastic, not carbon) but Western did a great job repairing for me. The paddle is nice and light, shaft is grippy so wax isn't needed (unlike Burnwaters). Great paddle. Would by another one.
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NFW
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« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2009, 04:41:53 PM » |
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I bought a ZRE carbon strictly because it was the only one available with a palm grip
Trivium has 3 choices for its grips too, though its on the lighter side. |
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