WTB Kayak Paddle - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

5-20 · 06-12-2014, 10:38 PM

I've been looking around for a new paddle too and have read a ton of reviews about a bunch of paddles.

The best deal for a carbon paddle seems to be the Bending Branches Angler Ace. It's right at $199.

Unless I'm mistaken, OEX doesn't have this paddle in stock. I ran to REI yesterday to see if they had it, but they only had a single BB paddle in stock, this clunky aluminum model!

I'll probably order the same type of paddle for myself.

RacinRob · 06-12-2014, 11:08 PM

The BB Angler ace is not a full carbon paddle if you did not know. Decent paddle, but if you want light weight look elsewhere for full carbon. Adventure Technology or Werner make better paddles than BB in my opinion. Glass blades and carbon shaft are a good compromise of weight and price if you can't afford full carbon fiber.

I'm new on this site, but have paddled 1000's of miles up here in Nor Cal.

chris138 · 06-13-2014, 06:40 AM

Thank you for the responses and PMs guys! We ended up buying a new paddle yesterday evening... The Werner Tybee CF IM. Carbon shaft and carbon composite blades, under $200.

Seems pretty stiff, much stiffer than the regular Tybee. But the weight difference is negligible.

It was funny... I was calling around to the different shops. The guy at fastlane was like, "um... we don't really have any good paddles cuz we sell hobies." I guess when you sell $400 bait tanks, having nice carbon blades is just too much overhead!

I would think you would need a real legit paddle for launching and landing the PA.

Siebler · 06-13-2014, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RacinRob

The BB Angler ace is not a full carbon paddle if you did not know. Decent paddle, but if you want light weight look elsewhere for full carbon. Adventure Technology or Werner make better paddles than BB in my opinion. Glass blades and carbon shaft are a good compromise of weight and price if you can't afford full carbon fiber.

I'm new on this site, but have paddled 1000's of miles up here in Nor Cal.

We are now blessed with the presence of RacinRob huh? Good to see you down here Rob.

The Cheaper "Carbon" paddles definitely are nicer than aluminum however fall FAR short of a true carbon paddle which will retail in the 300+ range. As Rob said a great balance is something that is a hybrid like the Werner Shuna or AT Oracle Glass will be much better paddles.

With that said however at the 200.00 mark is the Aquabound Manta Ray Fiberglass. Very popular paddles that a lot of people are very happy with. But for 50.00 more the quality comes WAY up and your GF will very much notice the difference knowing her paddling background. Not to mention she gets a discount through the outrigger club with us.

chris138 · 06-13-2014, 09:36 AM

Thanks CJ, the one you just posted looks really nice as well. I think she will use the tybee for a while then probably want to upgrade to full carbon.

Which is the last thing I want, because she's already gonna be faster than me as it is!!

06-12-2014, 10:38 PM	#1
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	I've been looking around for a new paddle too and have read a ton of reviews about a bunch of paddles. The best deal for a carbon paddle seems to be the Bending Branches Angler Ace. It's right at $199. Unless I'm mistaken, OEX doesn't have this paddle in stock. I ran to REI yesterday to see if they had it, but they only had a single BB paddle in stock, this clunky aluminum model! I'll probably order the same type of paddle for myself. Last edited by 5-20; 06-13-2014 at 11:17 AM.

06-12-2014, 11:08 PM	#2
RacinRob Junior Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sheridan, Ca Posts: 2	The BB Angler ace is not a full carbon paddle if you did not know. Decent paddle, but if you want light weight look elsewhere for full carbon. Adventure Technology or Werner make better paddles than BB in my opinion. Glass blades and carbon shaft are a good compromise of weight and price if you can't afford full carbon fiber. I'm new on this site, but have paddled 1000's of miles up here in Nor Cal.

06-13-2014, 06:40 AM	#3
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Thank you for the responses and PMs guys! We ended up buying a new paddle yesterday evening... The Werner Tybee CF IM. Carbon shaft and carbon composite blades, under $200. Seems pretty stiff, much stiffer than the regular Tybee. But the weight difference is negligible. It was funny... I was calling around to the different shops. The guy at fastlane was like, "um... we don't really have any good paddles cuz we sell hobies." I guess when you sell $400 bait tanks, having nice carbon blades is just too much overhead! I would think you would need a real legit paddle for launching and landing the PA.

06-13-2014, 09:36 AM	#5
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Thanks CJ, the one you just posted looks really nice as well. I think she will use the tybee for a while then probably want to upgrade to full carbon. Which is the last thing I want, because she's already gonna be faster than me as it is!!