Packraft paddle

[nocens]

Hi guys im looking for a cheap packraft paddle, any ideas?

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[andrewa]

Buy a cheap proper kayak paddle, and think about doing your own ferrules if you want it multi-piece.

Don't waste money with those stupid little paddles that come with cheap pool rafts - they're too flexible, and the paddle blade is too small to move your raft when you need it moved - eg if heading the wrong way into a rapid.
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[davidf]

Rays outdoors do a cheap 2. I lost half of my 4 and its so far worked well.

[Aidan]

Whats cheap?
I spotted this recent addition on Massdrop and spotted your post:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ae-touring-carbon-paddle

[Lizzy]

Advanced elements ones are sometimes available via torpedo7

[nocens]

Thanks a lot for all the info guys, at the moment I'm just beginning and I don't want to pour too much money into something else just yet haha.

I was thinking around $100, I'm not too worried about weight (well nothing crazy) at this point as my pack generally verges on UL.

I might have a look at the ones at Rays Outdoors and see what they are like, and will keep an eye on Torpedo7.

At this point I don't want to get one from the states until I want to invest some actual money on a good one, mostly just because shipping on average is around 40-75USD for one

[Nuts]

I have a alum shaft AE paddle and it is a bit of a wobbly thing.
There's also: http://www.packrafting-store.de/Paddle/ ... :2_53.html may be competitive without the VAT.
I'd agree though, check out a local kayaking place, even if they dont have 4 piece, easy to make from spare shaft and some clips.

[Mark F]

It looks like there is a reasonable 4 piece paddle now on MassDrop https://www.massdrop.com/buy/advanced-elements-ultralight-paddle - About AU$72 delivered. If anybody in Canberra is going to buy one please pm me. I am looking for someone buy one for me as I will be os for the next 3 months and unable to take delivery. I will pay up front and collect when I return.

[icefest]

The other choice you have are hand paddles.
I made my own using a couple of frisbees and they were simple, light and easy to use.


http://store.noc.com/riveraholic-pro-ha ... 78/product

[nocens]

Thanks again guys. I saw the paddle go up on Massdrop last night and jumped on it.

The hand paddles are awesome Icefest! how did you mold the plastic?

[icefest]

Not mine. Those are the ones for sale at the link.

This is me in the LWD, with my homemade frisbee paddles:

[bogholesbuckethats]

Thanks again guys. I saw the paddle go up on Massdrop last night and jumped on it.

The hand paddles are awesome Icefest! how did you mold the plastic?

I'm considering getting a set of the Advanced Elements Ultralight Pack Paddles. How did you go using them and would you recommend them?
Cheers

[wallwombat]

Horizon Line Canoes sell a 3 piece white water break down paddle for $139. Aussie seller. Google them.

I have a Advanced Elements paddle. I don't like it much. Like all their paddles, it's too long. 230cm is OK on flat water but not great for paddling rapids, as far as I'm concerned.