adjustable length paddle

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sick_em_rex
sick_em_rex
NSW
1601 posts
NSW, 1601 posts
2 Mar 2011 11:55am
I recently took delivery of my new BIC/Jungle adjustable paddle. I had been using a loaner adjustable alloy one and there is a massive difference in the 2.
The newie is a carbon shaft with a cool bright orange blade. It is superlight compared to the alloy and it's adjustment mechanism works so smoothly. I am trying to service 4 different height people in my family hence the need for this kind of paddle. It still retains its stiffness too with no noticeable flex or movement coming from the inner to the outer shafts. Price wise it is very very good and it comes with a nice reflector bag for the blade.
If you have children who use your board as well as you then I highly reccomend this paddle as an alternative to buying a couple of fixed length ones or trying to make do with ones that are too long.
In case anyone is wondering I purchased mine through Wind Surf N Snow on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Great staff and very helpful
WaynoB
WaynoB
NSW
393 posts
NSW, 393 posts
2 Mar 2011 2:19pm
Agree with you Rexy.

I got an adjustable Oxbow full carbon which caters for the four family members who use the SUP board. Nice and light but still stiff.

A good answer for the short term.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
QLD
1333 posts
QLD, 1333 posts
3 Mar 2011 5:38am
Just bought the Bic paddle as well.
Perfect for my wife and our 2 daughters to use with the easy adjustability.
We are still outright beginners but plenty of experience with kayak paddles and the Bic feels much lighter than the Alloy Bic adjustables.
A sensible price too.
Waiting4wind
Waiting4wind
NSW
1871 posts
NSW, 1871 posts
3 Mar 2011 10:22pm
Cool, I have the heavy alloy adjustable one as well, will have to look at the BIC!
sick_em_rex
sick_em_rex
NSW
1601 posts
NSW, 1601 posts
4 Mar 2011 5:22pm
Hey Des if I have it with me next time I see you you're welcome to take it for a spin :)
billboard
billboard
TAS
2819 posts
TAS, 2819 posts
4 Mar 2011 7:44pm
Quick blade also make a fantastic adjustable paddle that is super light and strong and not overly expensive - definately also worth a look.
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