Long paddles

Im searching for a paddle that is 250-260cm.
Either a stock product or a company that will make something by request.
Carbon or wood shaft and either glass or carbon blades.

I'd prefer a bent shaft but I realize that may be even tougher to find at these lengths.

Any help is appreciated.

Werner carbon Camano or the Kalliste come in sizes to 260, not in bent shaft though.  I checked them out recently at a demo day, super nice!

https://www.amazon.com/Carlisle-Predator-Fiberglass-Kayak-Paddle/dp/B00RM7YYL0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496955545&sr=8-1&keywords=250%2Bcm%2Bkayak%2Bpaddles&th=1&psc=1

Thanks for the suggestions.

Does anyone know what happened to Saltwood paddles??
They used to be based in OR and now I can't find their website.


My Saltwood paddle is one of my favorites. This one measures 230.

 Just received word that Saltwood closed their doors last year.

 The search for a 260 continues.

I know that Werner has the ability to do a custom one for you.  They've offered to do one for me in the past.  Now, what it will cost, I do not know.

-Allen

As mentioned above, the straight shaft Werner paddles come in 260cm without even needing to ask them to do a custom paddle. I'm loving mine and it's just a Skagit (lower price model) in 240cm. Their ferrule is awesome, adjustable and feels like a 1-piece paddle when using it.

Check with NRS (www.nrsweb.com) or Sawyer Paddles... I think you'll find the length and materials you're looking for.

Thanks again for the support.
This paddle will need a larger high angle blade. Ill be using it for rivers with the elevated chair.

I know that Werner has the ability to do a custom one for you.  They've offered to do one for me in the past.  Now, what it will cost, I do not know.

-Allen

 The last time I had inquired with Werner they weren't willing. Ill try again.
Do you have a recommendation for a contact person?

I do see that Werner now offers the Corryvreckan in a straight shaft 260.
That blade at 240cm has been a long time favorite of the B-port posse.






Beastly paddles and my comfort zone, but the bent shaft isn't offered at 260.
It looks like their longest bent shaft is 230.

260 ,bent shaft, twisted to 30, SHOGUN and we are in business!
But, Id be willing to down size to a Cyprus if I can get a bent shaft.
I AM getting older and the Corryvrecken sometimes feels like its getting bigger.

Ive been looking at some of the other companies offering 260s or "kayak fishing" paddles
and haven't been as impressed, yet.

I spoke with Brandy at Werner customer service today. She was very helpful and explained that Werner is not able to make bent shaft paddles longer than advertised due to the mold that is used to make the shafts.
So, I am going to continue to search and if I can't find a WW paddle company that is willing to make a bent shaft 260, Ill return to Werner and get a straight shaft paddle at that length.

While I was disappointed, Brandy was great.

Going to try Adventure Tech next.

 Adventure Tech (AT) won't produce a paddle greater than 240 straight or bent shaft.
Same mold issues as Werner. They suggested a wood paddle maker.
That was where I wanted to go with Saltwood...

 Things are looking grim. Checking out a few more, then Ill look outside of the U.S.

Mind if I ask why the preference for a bent paddle?  Never used one myself. 

 Hey Hydrospider,

 I've been wanting to make a 'Greenland' style paddle. It could be any length you want.
 Interested ?
 I'd be making it out of Red Cedar.

Mind if I ask why the preference for a bent paddle?  Never used one myself. 

By keeping your arms in a lower position you get less fatigued.

Mind if I ask why the preference for a bent paddle?  Never used one myself. 

By keeping your arms in a lower position you get less fatigued.

I don't think it keeps them in a lower position.  It does, however, rotate them into what is believed to be a more ergonomic position.  That being said, it isn't for everybody.  I paddled one for a couple years, but never was able to get used to the difference in shaft control.  And it really didn't make any difference for me.

What strikes me as odd here is that a bent shaft could really help for the longer paddles.  I would think that with the more torque they produce, the more that the ergonomics of it would come into play.

Terry, let's build some paddles!   

-Allen