I
remember the first time I saw someone paddle with a GP and thinking, “Really?!
They are going to paddle a kayak with a toothpick?!” And to my surprise, they
did. It was impressive, actually. And it definitely got my curiosity up – so
much so, I went home, took a 2x4 and carved it into my first Greenland paddle
(a rough resemblance of one, anyway). Then, out on the water I went to give it
a test run. I could tell the difference right away. There was noticeably less
strain on my shoulders & elbows and I was able to paddle longer with less fatigue…plus,
I was able to paddle just as fast as I did with my other kayak paddle. I was
definitely impressed.
I put
my GP to the real test when I raced in Bellingham’s Ski to Sea race. I not only
kept up with other kayakers, but I passed a number of them up (I stopped
counting after 30-something). After that, I had no doubt about the efficiency
and speed with which I could paddle my kayak with a Greenland paddle.
But, don’t just take my word for it…
This young lady’s father recently ordered a NorthPoint paddle, a custom-sized Rosario, from Pygmy Boats (see below) to go with her just built Pygmy kayak, the Selkie, and here’s what he shared with us:
“…The NorthPoint paddle is terrific; everyone is surprised how
fast she can get it [the Selkie] going with that little paddle. …” Eric
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| Taking in the Gulf Islands paddling with a Rosario |
