Greenland Kayak Paddles by The Perfect Paddle, LLC
Custom fitted, hand carved Greenland paddles for every Kayaker
About Greenland Paddles
The Greenland kayak paddle was developed by some of the world's most skilled kayakers - the native Inuits. Their age is unclear, but it is easy to imagine how milled lumber, perhaps scraps from cargo crates, could have washed overboard from ships crossing the Atlantic and drifted to the shores of Greenland. Once in the hands of skilled and resourceful craftsmen, simple boards considered flotsom to most people, were transformed into elegant implements of Arctic survival.
Greenland style kayak paddles differ from the more commonly known European or spoon bladed paddle in several ways. While the latter have rather large eliptical or "spoon" shaped blades mounted to the ends of proportionally long shafts, Greenland paddles have mch narrower, but longer blades. They are less than four inches wide at the maximum and taper to a shaft or "loom" whose length is approximately equal to the width of the user's shoulders. The blades are narrow so the can be gripped at any point from the loom to the tip. This allows the full length of the paddle to be used to address weather and sea conditions, and to perform braces, sweep strokes, and rolls. Greenland paddles also require less effort per stroke to use, thus reducing fatigue on long outings.
Greenland Paddles perform best when sized according to the physical dimensions of the user and his or her kayak. Therefore, a custom crafted paddle is essential for your utmost satisfaction.
Greenland style kayak paddles differ from the more commonly known European or spoon bladed paddle in several ways. While the latter have rather large eliptical or "spoon" shaped blades mounted to the ends of proportionally long shafts, Greenland paddles have mch narrower, but longer blades. They are less than four inches wide at the maximum and taper to a shaft or "loom" whose length is approximately equal to the width of the user's shoulders. The blades are narrow so the can be gripped at any point from the loom to the tip. This allows the full length of the paddle to be used to address weather and sea conditions, and to perform braces, sweep strokes, and rolls. Greenland paddles also require less effort per stroke to use, thus reducing fatigue on long outings.
Greenland Paddles perform best when sized according to the physical dimensions of the user and his or her kayak. Therefore, a custom crafted paddle is essential for your utmost satisfaction.
