TalonWoodworks

Greenland Paddles Unlike traditional Euro style paddles, Greenland paddles are easy and gentle on the body. These paddles, based on Inuit designs developed over thousands of years are an efficient and comfortable way to paddle through your favorite waters or on multi day excursions.
The long slender blades of Greenland paddles provide as much, or more actual blade surface than Euro styles, especially at times when you need it most when bracing, sweeping or rolling. The natural materials used in their construction lend a certain amount of natural flexibility to the paddle that make it gentle on your arms and shoulders.
The unfeathered nature of the paddle also helps prevent the tendonitis that may come from extended use of a feathered paddle. Furthermore, less wind resistance and light weight means more endurance on those long days on the water. Constructed from a variety of woods including western red cedar, basswood, cherry and ash, these paddles are as beautiful to look at as they are to use. Laminating different woods together gives strength, beauty and durability.

Optional finishes can further enhance their durability by including several coats of clear epoxy resin to stiffen and strengthen the entire paddle or just the blade tips. A final finish of UV resistant varnish (epoxy resin requires protection from the suns UV rays) gives the paddles their final finish and durability.
Paddles are available in a range of sizes to suit you. Just like clothing, the right fit is essential for it to be comfortable and enjoyable to use. Ranging from 86″ - 92″ in length with a loom length of your choice and blade widths of 3.25″ - 3.5″ we can make a paddle that suits you best and that will give you many memorable trips on the water. Please contact us to order the right paddle in your choice of woods.

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Most Common Wood Variations:

Western Red Cedar	Wide variation in colour from light tan to really dark brown, sometimes red. Very light and strong for it's weight and extremely buoyant.
Basswood	Normally creamy white to a pale reddish brown colour. Very light and buoyant.
Poplar	Wide variations in colour. Light and strong.
Ash	Off-white to dark tan in colour. Hard and heavy.
Cherry	Deep red / auburn brown colour. Will darken with age..

If you would prefer a different type of wood contact us for details.

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Lamination:

Most of the paddles made at Talon Woodworks are laminated from three or more pieces of wood to try and provide the maximum in strength and beauty from our products. The paddle may be laminated from a single species or from multiple species of wood.

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Finishes:

Varnished - seals wood with extra protection and high gloss finish

Oiled - satin finish, natural look and feel because oil soaks into wood, easy to maintain, once or twice a year give it a coat of oil and let soak

Loom Length -- Your choice (tuck elbows in at sides of body, hold hands out straight in front of you and measure space between them for your perfect loom length)