My partner and I purchased custom sized Greenland paddles [from NorthPoint Paddles] last summer. We agonized over sizing but all for naught. We got one on
one assistance from Brita and her husband to help us refine our
measurements and selections to our exact specifications. I met Brita in
person to pick up our paddles. It did
take a while to receive our paddles but it was worth the wait. The
paddles were perfect—beautifully carved...and a perfect fit. I received it just in time to use for a
Body Boat Blade class I took at Bowman Bay. The instructor had a carbon Greenland paddle for class use that was much heavier and less responsive
in the water—I tested it out and was very happy with my selection at a
fraction of the cost. The instructor couldn’t believe how light it was
and was impressed. I’m a relatively new paddler so I feel like I made a
good decision :)
I also learned the
Greenland paddles are more efficient and just as fast as euro blades,
just not for sprinting short distances. I was able to effectively use
mine right off the bat after just watching a couple YouTube videos for
basics and have never felt limited.
Not
only do I love my paddle but I made a great connection with Brita and
her husband. We have a strong recreation community here...and Brita and her husband are a wonderful asset to that community. They
were so forthcoming and helpful with all kinds of paddling advice and
recommendations. I got much more out of the experience than my paddle
alone.
All said, I am very pleased with my purchase and have yet to see or find a paddle that I think I would enjoy more.
Heather G