Backup Paddle

[TCS]

I want to upgrade the paddle on my adventure.

I'll only use it when:
Launching/landing
Fishing in the kelp
Mirage drive breaks.

Any recommendations on a good paddle that won't cost much?

[lowprofile]

why do you feel the need to upgrade if you use it so little?

[Drake]

why do you feel the need to upgrade if you use it so little?
Same question? A stock hobie paddle is inexpensive and efficient I think?

[TCS]

Last night I used it for a while coming in and it seemed kinda crappy. I also heard that they break easiliy, which would be a safety issue if the mirage drive quit working in tough conditions.

Anybody else had problems with hobie paddles?

[Salty Dog]

Hobie paddles are pretty bad. I'm going to chop mine up and turn it into a gaff.
I would just compare weights and pick one that's lighter than the Hobie.

[Siebler]

Look at the Werner Tybe FG and the AT Odyssey SS Glass. Bother around 130.00 and quality paddles that will not cost you much but will be 100% better than Hobie paddle.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/servlet/the-1100/AT-Odyssey-Glass-Straight/Detail

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/servlet/the-1017/Werner-Tybe-IM-FG/Detail

[bus kid]

Look at the Werner Tybe FG and the AT Odyssey SS Glass. Bother around 130.00 and quality paddles that will not cost you much but will be 100% better than Hobie paddle.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/servlet/the-1100/AT-Odyssey-Glass-Straight/Detail


I went from a stock hobie to the AT Odyssey SS Glass, great paddle for the price. I like the ferrule that feathers, it comes apart but remains feathered to your setting.

[lowprofile]

Last night I used it for a while coming in and it seemed kinda crappy. I also heard that they break easiliy, which would be a safety issue if the mirage drive quit working in tough conditions.

Anybody else had problems with hobie paddles?

that is true... my buddies broke while landing a few weeks ago.

Bending Branches have good paddles.

[Iceman]

Look at the Werner Tybe FG and the AT Odyssey SS Glass. Bother around 130.00 and quality paddles that will not cost you much but will be 100% better than Hobie paddle.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/servlet/the-1100/AT-Odyssey-Glass-Straight/Detail

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/servlet/the-1017/Werner-Tybe-IM-FG/Detail

Werner's Skagit FG as well. All these are lots of paddle for the money.

[RK]

Tom-------

the new Hobie paddles are pretty decent, from what I heard the older ones blades would easily break in the surf, the newer one has a bit of flexibility to it, Its actually not half bad and paddles pretty well.

[TCS]

Thanks,

Mines a 2009 model. Don't know if that qualifies as new, but I used to have a carbon fiber paddle with my wilderness kayak that was better in many ways.

I'll upgrade eventually but guess I don't need to rush. With the MPA going into effect I won't be going all that far anymore anyway.