February 2010:  Hollow core paddles available

I've been making hollow core paddles for some time.  I now offer a hollow core option when using a laminated paddle.  Added cost is $75 on top of usual price.   Significant weight savings if you want a hardwood splined paddle.

Reccomended to save weight when strengthening a paddle with a hardwood / oregon laminate.  The strength og the paddle is not reduced as much as the weight is reduced.

January 2010 :  Laminated paddles now available for cost of a standard paddle.

I have recently been laminating paddles with a single laminate getween two sections of cedar.  The lamination runs across the axis of strain, and stiffens and strengthens the paddle.  The laminate added is usually hoop pine, oregon, or a hardwood such as spotted gum.   I now do this as a standard option.