Is Onno Paddles closed? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

peguinpower · 03-25-2008, 08:31 AM

Ive been trying to call Onno paddles but their phone is "not accepting calls"?

Are they closed? I cant even seem to leave a message.

Any tips from SD guys regarding whats up appreciated.

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tylerdurden · 03-25-2008, 09:42 AM

I don't know if he is closed or not. It would be a shame if he went out of business. I can say that he is very hard to get ahold of. When I got my paddle a couple years ago it took a couple email and phone attempts to reach him spanning a month or so. I haven't tried to reach him since then. Email was the best bet then.

The all carbon paddle he makes is worth it. I can't say enough about it. Patrick (the owner) is just very tough to get ahold of in my experience, but it is well worth the wait.

If you are impulsive you can go to a kayak shop and get a paddle.

Corey · 03-25-2008, 10:18 AM

I spent a month trying unsuccessfully to order a paddle from the guy a few years back. Got fed up & bought a Werner & I love it.

Ed · 03-25-2008, 11:52 AM

I used email and it took a couple weeks to get through. It was worth it. Patrick called me at home and talked for over an hour about every nuance of paddle design and what I needed and why. I ended up with a custom paddle made just for me at a very competitive price and an education on paddling. He is hard to contact because he is in demand................

gary sullivan · 03-25-2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

I spent a month trying unsuccessfully to order a paddle from the guy a few years back. Got fed up & bought a Werner & I love it.

Ditto for me, Lot's of Luck!

tylerdurden · 03-25-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

He is hard to contact because he is in demand................

It's becuase his product is that good, at a very reasonable price when compared to Werner, AT, or any of the major paddle brands. I think it is worth the wait to get an ONNO.

peguinpower · 03-25-2008, 05:26 PM

well, theyre still open.

got a call today. pleasant fellow. very enthusiastic.

placed my order and now its time to wait.

thanks!

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03-25-2008, 08:31 AM	#1
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	Is Onno Paddles closed? Ive been trying to call Onno paddles but their phone is "not accepting calls"? Are they closed? I cant even seem to leave a message. Any tips from SD guys regarding whats up appreciated. /bing

03-25-2008, 09:42 AM	#2
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I don't know if he is closed or not. It would be a shame if he went out of business. I can say that he is very hard to get ahold of. When I got my paddle a couple years ago it took a couple email and phone attempts to reach him spanning a month or so. I haven't tried to reach him since then. Email was the best bet then. The all carbon paddle he makes is worth it. I can't say enough about it. Patrick (the owner) is just very tough to get ahold of in my experience, but it is well worth the wait. If you are impulsive you can go to a kayak shop and get a paddle. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

03-25-2008, 10:18 AM	#3
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	I spent a month trying unsuccessfully to order a paddle from the guy a few years back. Got fed up & bought a Werner & I love it. __________________

03-25-2008, 11:52 AM	#4
Ed Fringe Head Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Drippin Chicken Water Ranch Posts: 140	I used email and it took a couple weeks to get through. It was worth it. Patrick called me at home and talked for over an hour about every nuance of paddle design and what I needed and why. I ended up with a custom paddle made just for me at a very competitive price and an education on paddling. He is hard to contact because he is in demand................

03-25-2008, 05:26 PM	#7
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	well, theyre still open. got a call today. pleasant fellow. very enthusiastic. placed my order and now its time to wait. thanks! /bing