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Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
By:Mrkim
Date: 9/7/2009, 3:55 pm
In Response To: Re: Paddle: Another GP convert (Alex Ferguson)

: I'd be interested to hear of your results as it is a super light wood.

Paulownia...
Just put some tung oil on it. 7 ft. long at 25.7 oz. I prefer a longer paddle but the board I had was 7 ft. long. It will dent easily. A tip I heard was to press a round object like a screw driver blade against the wood to toughen it. Maybe I will have to do that. But as far as looks and weight, I am happy. I will most likely stick it in the water tomorrow.

Kim

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Paddle: Another GP convert
Kudzu -- 9/5/2009, 11:35 am
Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
vk1nf -- 9/6/2009, 9:40 pm
Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
Kurt Maurer -- 9/7/2009, 7:01 pm
Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
Bill Hamm -- 9/8/2009, 12:32 am
Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
Will N to Go -- 9/7/2009, 1:24 pm
Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
MrKim -- 9/6/2009, 8:05 am
Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
Alex Ferguson -- 9/7/2009, 6:08 am
Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
Mrkim -- 9/12/2009, 9:02 pm
Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
Mrkim -- 9/7/2009, 3:55 pm
Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
Kudzu -- 9/6/2009, 9:03 am
Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
Bill Hamm -- 9/6/2009, 12:13 am
Re: Paddle: Another GP convert
Bill Hamm -- 9/6/2009, 12:15 am