WTB break down paddle

[kayakmamma]

Howdy, I'm in need of a break down paddle for white water kayaking. Anyone have one they'd be willing to part with?
Thanks!
Lorraine

[mgood]

Maybe try handpaddles? They're cheaper, lighter, smaller and give you a new way to have fun on the same old stuff.

http://www.riveraholic.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Awesome hand-made handpaddles from the southeast.

[kayakmamma]

Thanks Mgood, I actually need the paddle to kayak in Ecuador, and am unhappy about the $70 charge each way that a traditional paddle is going to cost me.
I do want hand paddles though! They are fun

[Jim Krueger]

I know they are not purely WW paddles, but I really like the Werner Coryvrechren (sp), 2-piece, bent-shaft paddles we've been using the last several years, really light and super strong.

Best Regards
Jim

[Opes]

Saw this. May be what you need?
http://m.boatertalk.com/gear/gear-detail.php?gid=65893" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[kayakmamma]

Thank Opes, and thanks Jim,
Great information!

[OzarkTom]

I would strongly recommend the Werner four piece. I have an AquaBound Shread four piece we've been carrying for years, and while it has saved the day for a few folks I would not want to be stuck using it for very long. The Werner has better ferrules and overall better materials.

My .02 worth

[kayakmamma]

Dear Tom,
Hey, I've had that paddle in my boat before! A testimony to your awesome preparedness as leader and teacher of our group. I admit that I had to google "ferrules". Thanks for the great advice, as an Aqua Bound break down was a choice under consideration, which has now been eliminated.
Thank you!

[kayakmamma]

This is a message from my friend Donna, who paddled in Costa Rica earlier this year, and took an Aquabound break down paddle to use:
She writed: "Yes, I broke an aquabound 4 pc fiber glass breakdown and it broke the first day (and the 1st time I ever used it). Aquabound replaced it free of charge and I upgraded to a carbon breakdown for an extra $40. I normally only carry it for safety purposes and paddle a werner".