whats the best material for a kayaking paddle fibre glass or carbon?

Posted on June 6, 2010 by admin

im hoping to get a new paddle for my kayak soon its a robson pogo and im not sure witch one to get the fibre glass or the carbon version im an all round kayaker so i like playing and river running just incase these become important in choosing the different materials

I am mostly a recreational paddler (not particularly whitewater). I have used both, and in my opinion the carbon or carbon fiber paddle is by far the best. The biggest reason is that they are quite a bit lighter which saves considerable energy over the long haul. The draw back is of course that they are more expensive. Like anything else, you get what you pay for. Hope this helps.

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2 Responses to whats the best material for a kayaking paddle fibre glass or carbon?

  1. George says:
    June 6, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    I am mostly a recreational paddler (not particularly whitewater). I have used both, and in my opinion the carbon or carbon fiber paddle is by far the best. The biggest reason is that they are quite a bit lighter which saves considerable energy over the long haul. The draw back is of course that they are more expensive. Like anything else, you get what you pay for. Hope this helps.
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  2. Niccole says:
    June 7, 2010 at 12:29 am

    i race and use a yantex they are way lighter and they dig better so you do go faster it is fiber glass
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