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Re: 2 piece Greenland paddle
By:Malcolm Schweizer
Date: 10/3/2001, 9:29 am
In Response To: 2 piece Greenland paddle (Jim)

Funny you mentioned it, I have been looking for one as well. I think greenland paddlers like the "tradionality" (is that a word?) of the greenland paddle, and maybe making it split in half would be a sin. I was thinking about making one, sawing it in two, and using a threaded dowel to connect the two halves. The dowel would be glued into one end, and the other end would have a threaded female connection. I would compare it to the way a broomstick threads into the head of the broom. I was actually wanting to ask if anyone had tried this and if anyone thought it would be too weak of a connection. I'm like you, I want to have a greenland to carry along on long trips, especially in windy conditions, and alternate paddling techniques.

Messages In This Thread

2 piece Greenland paddle
Jim -- 10/2/2001, 11:01 pm
Re: 2 piece Greenland paddle
Greg Stamer -- 10/3/2001, 10:26 am
Thanks all-pls post if you make one *NM*
Jim -- 10/3/2001, 1:05 pm
Re: 2 piece Greenland paddle
Don Beale -- 10/3/2001, 10:57 am
Re: 2 piece Greenland paddle
Malcolm Schweizer -- 10/3/2001, 9:29 am