Paddles

Just like to know what Paddles all of you like?(Brand/style) What length and how did you find what length worked for you?
Thanks Jack

Generally speaking the lighter the better but also the more $$$. Seam has a nice one I saw at the HMB tourney, I forgot the brand though. I have a Bending Branches Kevlar that is very nice.

If you are going to be at Elk you will have plenty to try out.

IMSHO,  The onno paddle is the way to go.  it is a hand made work of art.

I use a swift carbon fiber paddle with a touring blade (LOVE IT) ....I'm 5'11 and paddle a prowler 15 = so I use a 240 paddle length.

The width of the kayak factors in with the lenght of the paddle you will be using. Scwafish Sean sells a really nice carbon fiber paddle (forgot the brand) that can adjust in lenght  = THAT sounds like a winner to me!!

mooch and i use the same swift paddle, it works great. sean,s adjustable paddle looks cool too.

mooch and cp- i use the same darn paddle-- its awesome

I've used both swift & werner paddles in a variety of situations. Used to be, swift paddles were light but delicate and werners were slightly heavier but infinitely more durable (this use was in a high quality rental fleet). Nowadays, Swift has apparently altered their designs because the last one I used (carbon touring blade, 240cm) was a joy to use and tough too. During a test drive morning with a couple of friends we all tried this paddle & enjoyed it.
I'm still a Werner fan although their prices put some folks off. I've got a couple of ancient Werners that still perform well, and both my brothers-in law own fiberglass Werners and like them.
My advice is: If you're trying to go cheap, buy a really cheap paddle because if you get into paddling you'll want to buy a nicer replacement in a year or so. The cheap paddle can be a spare. If you are looking for a high quality paddle then go for fiberglass unless money is no object then try carbon. Personally I'm not sure if the weight savings of a carbon paddle is worth the extra money (approx $50 per ounce saved) however, the carbon's I have used do paddle nicely....
-Sean

mooch and cp- i use the same darn paddle-- its awesome

Is this the Sea, Mid, or Wind blade? I've read lots of good reviews about the Mid blade.

mooch and cp- i use the same darn paddle-- its awesome

Is this the Sea, Mid, or Wind blade? I've read lots of good reviews about the Mid blade.

I use the Wind blade.....
http://www.eddyline.com/paddles_wind.php

oh sheesh-- its the pink bladed one-- wind i think...

cute little blades, got it for a b-day present this year (which retired my ancient sevlor POC paddle)

oh sheesh-- its the pink bladed one

LOL, you sound like my wife ... so honey, why do you like the Steelers ... I like the color of their uniforms.  

Any of those Swift blades could be uh ... pink.