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Wed 05 Apr, 2017 4:36 pm
I have wanted to do a few coastal trips which require crossing river mouths for a few years now and have been trying to put together a very light packraft kit for the purpose. I bought a version of the Klympit LWD raft (see https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/klymit-lwd-litewater-inflatable-dinghy/14LDBl01C for details) with a lighter top deck (790 grams) a couple of years ago and have played with it a bit since then but have been hunting around for a simple, light, compact paddle to complement the raft. I think I finally found a contender.
The Sevylor paddle is actually a pair of oars which, with a little fiddling can be turned into a 210cm paddle weighing 640 grams that breaks down to 5 pieces with a maximum length of 59 cm. Cost $29.99 on special from Anaconda. This gives me a setup that weighs under 1.5kg for flat water adventures. Does anybody have other thought on a similar paddle?
- 5 piece paddle
The Sevylor paddle is actually a pair of oars which, with a little fiddling can be turned into a 210cm paddle weighing 640 grams that breaks down to 5 pieces with a maximum length of 59 cm. Cost $29.99 on special from Anaconda. This gives me a setup that weighs under 1.5kg for flat water adventures. Does anybody have other thought on a similar paddle?
Re: Pack rafting paddle
Wed 05 Apr, 2017 8:19 pm
I have yet to test out using a 992g Klymit LWD, but I bought the Advanced Elements Ultralite Paddle set to go with it.
Normal setup is 669g and 224 cm length, shorter setup is 567g and 169cm length.
Packs to 60cm.
Normal setup is 669g and 224 cm length, shorter setup is 567g and 169cm length.
Packs to 60cm.
Re: Pack rafting paddle
Wed 05 Apr, 2017 9:22 pm
As background, I have had Alpacka rafts, and Manta Ray paddles for about 10 yrs. The paddles are basically proper kayaking paddles - stiff Carbon fiber - albeit 4 piece. Heavier, yes.
I'd be happy paddling my sea kayak with one. They also make really rigid tarp poles, and the middle 2 sections ( with a rubber stopper on bottom) makes a great walking stick - ie multipurpose.
I have "puddled" around before this with a Sevylor pool raft, and it's 4 piece paddle - it was like trying to paddle with a piece of damp cardboard on a flexible pole. Paddle looks similar.
I suppose it comes down to use and expectations.
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I'd be happy paddling my sea kayak with one. They also make really rigid tarp poles, and the middle 2 sections ( with a rubber stopper on bottom) makes a great walking stick - ie multipurpose.
I have "puddled" around before this with a Sevylor pool raft, and it's 4 piece paddle - it was like trying to paddle with a piece of damp cardboard on a flexible pole. Paddle looks similar.
I suppose it comes down to use and expectations.
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