What do you guys use for a spare/emergency paddle?

I figure I should add an emergency paddle to my kit.  What are you guys using? 

just any ol one you got laying around. as long as it fits in your hatch you are GTG

Makes complete sense, but hatch space is a little tight in my AI with all the pool noodles, thru hull transducer, and battery. 

I guess I should refine the question...  What are your thoughts on those collapsible paddles?   

I keep my old Hobie paddle in the hatch of my X-Factor.  They are cheap, so it became the backup. 

You mean the collapsible oar's  It might work in a pinch, but i'd rather have a paddle.

SINCoast used his Net once, for like a whole day when a forgot his paddle at home   

SINCoast used his Net once, for like a whole day when a forgot his paddle at home   

Yet another reason to have a bigass net.

I used to keep a spare paddle inside the hull, but now I just use a telescoping jetski paddle...and leave it secure inside the hull so I never forget it. Plus, it's orange so I can easily signal for help if needed. This is the one I have and it's surprisingly strong.

Google Yamaha telescoping paddle... I got mine for under $15 on amazon. And that orange bag can double as a signaling flag in emergencies...

I saw Howard McKim using a 2 X 4 once....

Any breakdown paddle should fit in your hatch, just make room.  Also, be sure it is secured somehow, so it doesn't slide to the back of the boat, out of reach.

I had half a paddle stuck inside my stern for two years, got wedged into the scupper hiole column.

Bushy

I usually have a telescoping paddle like this shoved in my hatch:



Found it floating in the water near the SC Mile Buoy a few years ago...

I had half a paddle stuck inside for two years, got wedged into the hole

Bushy
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Lol

Just paraphrased it a bit for ya. Lol

junky spare bending branches paddle here. Just something that came as a bonus to a second-hand kayak.

Prior, I'd considered getting a camp shovel for dual-duty when camping. Or going the El Toro Bull Shot Regatta route and using a ping pong paddle (j/k).

I had half a paddle stuck inside for two years, got wedged into the hole

Bushy

Lol

Just paraphrased it a bit for ya. Lol
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FFC meet EWB;
EWB- FFC

Lol. Nothing but love for ya Bushy!

Thanks, I just bought one!

you can always get a 4 piece paddle for your ai. usually used for backing in the bags of inflatables.

made mine out of a scrap piece of pipe and a cheapo paddle head.