Carlisle Standard Canoe Paddle
The industry standard for strength and durability, the Carlisle tough and lightweight canoe paddle is great for all levels of paddlers.
- Broad polypropylene blade delivers a powerful and smooth stroke while resisting dings and chips from rocks and docks
- Lightweight aluminum shaft with comfortable T-grip is fully vinyl-clad for enhanced durability and UV resistance
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View all Carlisle Canoe Paddles| Best Use | Canoeing |
|---|---|
| Blade Construction | Polypropylene |
| Shaft Construction | Vinyl-clad aluminum |
| Blade Size | 20 x 8 inches |
| Blade Surface Area (sq. in.) | Unavailable |
| Grip Type | T-grip |
| Weight | (60 in.) 34 ounces |
| Blade-to-Shaft Offset | 0 degrees |
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One Tough Paddle
OK, this is a livery paddle. Like they use at rental companies. Extremely tough. It's 3 times heavier and 3 times cheaper than a good wood paddle. At the end of a long day of paddling you will definitely feel the difference. Weigh the difference before buying. If you only paddle an unloaded canoe for an hour or two, it's a good buy. If you need a spare paddle for river regs, it's a good buy. If you are going to paddle a loaded canoe for days, I suggest the BB Espresso Plus straight shaft for rivers and BB's Special bent shaft for lakes. T-grips are dangerous if the hand does not cover the grip, and even then, you can get an awesome shiner if you are not careful.
Price gouging.
I ordered these two paddles, that seem sufficient, at REI online. As I recall they were advertised as being on sale online for the $44.95 I paid for each of them. They were wastefully shipped in two different boxes from two different places at two different times. What really makes me angry is that both paddles came with regular price stickers on them of $36.99. I’ve been an REI member for years but continually like them less and trust them less. As the years have passed by. I was in a hurry to buy these paddles but getting an obviously poor deal makes me not want to Shop REI again.
Solid product for the price
I needed to replace the fiberglass used paddle that came with the canoe; it had cracked under the shaft insertion in the blade. I needed to get a decent, reliable paddle pretty quickly. My friend and I did a 50 mile canoe trip on Ross Lake where we encountered some very difficult wind and wave filled days. I was pulling hard against a stiff wind that flattened wave tops. This paddle performed very well in the difficult weather conditions. I am not an overly experienced paddler, and I felt very confident in this paddle. While I would like to get a lighter/bent paddle, this was a wonderful choice for a replacement, and will make an excellent backup paddle on future big trips. I would buy this paddle all over again. The main negatives about this paddle is the plastic did ding, and it is a bit heavy. But for the price, it was a terrific option.
Moves water!
What can I say? This is my first ever paddle and it does as advertised. It's green, robust, propels my canoe forward and floats. I think it's probably on the heavier side, but it's also on the cheaper side. If I ever decide to make canoeing my full time job, I'll probably upgrade paddles.
Great paddle for its price
My canoe paddle cracked shortly before a multi-day trip, and I had to to do something quickly. After reading and researching, this paddle was a great option, as I was planning on eventually make it the backup paddle. This paddle is pretty heavy, but it's very very sturdy. While on my multi-day trip, I saw lots of Boy Scouters using this paddle. To me, that is a HUGE testament of the paddle's durability and effectiveness. Let's be honest, a bunch of teen-aged boys are NOT careful with their gear, on the whole. This paddle absolutely was up to the task of handling the hard work and abuse that a long trip puts on gear. The plastic did ding a little on the handle, but it did not affect the strength of the paddle. However, the blade really took the wear and tear of just how rough a long excursion puts on gear. On the 2nd to the last day of our trip, we had 20-30 mile and hour headwinds to buck. It took us EIGHT (yes, 8!) hours to go SIX (6!!) miles. We fought chop and wind and waves. I have never worked so hard for so long in an outdoor pursuit. This paddle handled that kind of work load. No kidding, the wind was so bad, at one point, we were being driven backwards. So, this paddle took HUGE amounts of power and torque, not just in the regular flat water paddling, but also in having to deal with that kind of wind and waves. So, if you are looking for a good starter paddle, or need it for young, new paddlers who haven't learned *quite* how to be gentle to their gear, or need a great back up paddle, this is a great choice for you.
Carlisle for a Good While.
This paddle I’m using as a backup/emergency paddle. It’s right sized for me, has solid construction, and consistent durability. This is entry level for Carlisle, but this paddle boasts a time honored comfort grip and functionality.
A paddle you can depend on
Last summer, when the river was down/low volume, I had to do lots of out of boat stuff to get our canoe off the rocks on the Hiwassee in East TN. I used the paddle to pole with, to brace my body on the rocks, as a walking staff in rapids, etc. NOTE: dont try to do this, or think its a wise thing to do, I just didnt have many other options at the time. At any rate, this paddle was amazing.
Paddle!
Great Paddle for the Price!I use this paddle for river canoing in some fairly rocky conditions so wood is not the most economical choice for me.works great! Tough as nails!If I loose it I'm not out 80-120 bucks.My young son can also grip the small shaft on this paddle.We have put these paddles through hell! We wedge them in rocks for climbing our favorite lunch rock.Always cary a spare! my buddy forgot his and my spare made his weekend:)Â
A Rugged Tool--Perfect for its Intended Use
Well made--strong, rugged, and just as described. Perfect for beginners and for recreational gunkholing--this will handle a a lot of shoving off and grounding. Those same features make it a bit heavy, especially compared to paddles designed for cruising.
Can't Go Wrong
If your looking for a paddle you can throw around and not worry about, this is it. Not the best and not the worst. For the money it is a really nice paddle. I would buy again if needed but they look like they are going to last a long time.