Thanks for all your responses. I should've gone with my gut and used my Greenland paddle after all. Next time I will. Looking forward to it.

Patsy

: Hi everyone. I haven't posted here in ages! Missed you all.

: I've been doing a little kayak surfing of late - both short and long boat-
: and am having a lot of fun with it. I'd like to hear what folks think
: about using greenland paddles for surfing long boats. (I guess you
: wouldn't use one for a short boat?) Can you get enough quick speed and
: power out of them?

: Also, for those of you who have made or seen wooden surfing paddles with
: larger blades, are the paddles feathered? I would guess not but I haven't
: been able to tell. Also, are they scooped or flat? I suppose both issues
: are a matter of preference but I'm trying to decide where to start.

: Thanks,

: Patsy