Carbon paddle?

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Ken S
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Carbon paddle?

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How do you keep from beating your paddle when pushing off the shore?
I have thought there was a fiberglass pole that would work just fine. Is there an edge protector for them?
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don't use your good carbon paddle for a shovel.
Can't think of a time when I had to use a paddle to push - if I'm that skinny, can walk with my feet - even sitting in the kayak.
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I hear you on that,, but the way the shore is on lake Travis, a pole would work nicely
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My carbon paddle is 13 years old now and I've used it as a push pole, to push off bulkheads, running rapids; you name it I've used my paddle to push off it. Do I recommend it? Probably not. Just wanted to say carbon paddles are not as brittle as most people make them out to be.
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I agree with Neumie, I use my Werner paddle to push off things all the time, including Oyster shell!

It is a tad scuffed on the edges but really no major dents.

Now you should never use it to lever yourself off of something. Turn it to it's strongest, used it more like a spear than a shovel, and push that way, repeat, DO NOT LEVER!
Also be gentle when you push, don't just jab the paddle at a rock/Oyster.
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