If GearLab ever comes out with a GP with an oval loom, shoulderless or nearly so, I will part with my money. The blades and tips are on point, and the joint is secure. Buddy is going on two years or so and they hold up great it looks like. Can we please get a model with an ovaled loom? Just build it up a little... interior joint can still be round.
I am 6’2” tall and purchased a 230 cm Kalleq having never ever paddled with a Greenland paddle. Almost immediately I loved it. In the beginning though I kept wondering if maybe I should have gone with a 220 cm paddle, mainly because that’s what my euro paddle length is. But the 230 cm was recommended by my seller . Now I feel the 230 cm is the perfect size for me , I can paddle high angle for lots of power or a lower angle for less power but an easier paddle . Now my euro paddle feels odd to use. I’m still learning to roll with my n Greenland paddle.
I wish you sold a paddle extender we could put between the two halves of our paddles to make them variable length! I accidentally bought a 210 when I meant to buy a 220. Now wish I could just add a few inches to the paddle. :)
I think a more compelling argument might be the longer the paddle, the lower the angle. High angle is closer the kayak and gives you a faster cadence so you could conclude that this would be the more powerful stroke. I do agree that 220 gives the best of both worlds though.
I have two old Akiaks 205cm. I’m 170 cm long but paddle narrow kayaks and prefer doing technical paddling and rolling, also some long expeditions. You are right that a longer paddle gives more power but then why not use a Euro paddle if you want power? To go faster with a Greenland paddle, just increase the cadence! For me the GP is about smoothness and agility that I can’t get with a EP. Also you have to take the beam and height of the deck in consideration. A wider and higher kayak needs a longer blade and a low narrow kayak (eg. Ilaga, Black Pearl or a Greenlander) you can use a shorter paddle.
Question.... would a long paddle be good for normal use and the short as a "storm paddle"? Or would you want an even shorter paddle for your backup/tight space/low water/storm paddle?
So at 5’7” is the 230 considered the “longer paddle” or is the 220 the longer paddle? That would be a different answer if you were 6’4” right? So nothing was answered in this video. 🤦🏻♂️ Which paddle would you choose for “more power” at 5’7”?
make different size paddle blade tips, so we can add or remove length as desired
If GearLab ever comes out with a GP with an oval loom, shoulderless or nearly so, I will part with my money. The blades and tips are on point, and the joint is secure. Buddy is going on two years or so and they hold up great it looks like. Can we please get a model with an ovaled loom? Just build it up a little... interior joint can still be round.
The IPIK is coming soon with an oval loom.
I am 6’2” tall and purchased a 230 cm Kalleq having never ever paddled with a Greenland paddle. Almost immediately I loved it. In the beginning though I kept wondering if maybe I should have gone with a 220 cm paddle, mainly because that’s what my euro paddle length is. But the 230 cm was recommended by my seller . Now I feel the 230 cm is the perfect size for me , I can paddle high angle for lots of power or a lower angle for less power but an easier paddle . Now my euro paddle feels odd to use. I’m still learning to roll with my n Greenland paddle.
I wish you sold a paddle extender we could put between the two halves of our paddles to make them variable length! I accidentally bought a 210 when I meant to buy a 220. Now wish I could just add a few inches to the paddle. :)
Ordered the Kalleq 220/reg -- can't wait to try it out!
I think a more compelling argument might be the longer the paddle, the lower the angle. High angle is closer the kayak and gives you a faster cadence so you could conclude that this would be the more powerful stroke. I do agree that 220 gives the best of both worlds though.
I have two old Akiaks 205cm. I’m 170 cm long but paddle narrow kayaks and prefer doing technical paddling and rolling, also some long expeditions. You are right that a longer paddle gives more power but then why not use a Euro paddle if you want power? To go faster with a Greenland paddle, just increase the cadence!
For me the GP is about smoothness and agility that I can’t get with a EP.
Also you have to take the beam and height of the deck in consideration. A wider and higher kayak needs a longer blade and a low narrow kayak (eg. Ilaga, Black Pearl or a Greenlander) you can use a shorter paddle.
I was expecting something like the details in your comment from the paddle maker.
Question.... would a long paddle be good for normal use and the short as a "storm paddle"? Or would you want an even shorter paddle for your backup/tight space/low water/storm paddle?
Hi Im 5'10" are excited about my new kalleq 230cm to arrive, it looks so beautiful, im hoping it will be my long distance touring paddle👍
Any updates?
@@locoozl it is terrific YES it is my chosen paddle for open ocean, wind, and longer distance paddles , loads of potential we have !
Good logic.
So at 5’7” is the 230 considered the “longer paddle” or is the 220 the longer paddle? That would be a different answer if you were 6’4” right? So nothing was answered in this video. 🤦🏻♂️ Which paddle would you choose for “more power” at 5’7”?
Ya know, I love this paddle but... Way to expensive.