Why do I have all of these canoe paddles?

[@mikeebersold3909]

As Ethan’s father,I can assure you his enthusiasm for all this gear is real. I know, since as a parent we had to store it as he was growing up.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

😂

[@HeadwatersKayak]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours. For those of you who have never had the pleasure of meeting Ethan in person this is typical Friday night conversation around the back porch. Doesn’t get much more authentic than this. 😂 always trying to justify to me all the gear he has in his garage.

[@jimfromoregonusa9899]

So well done and thoroughly enjoyed...not to mention some great information!. I think you are the only one that has done this kinda presentation with some great paddles At least..I have never come across another presentation this well done regarding a lot of different designs! Thanks for doing this!

[@mmmbass6068]

Great tip re getting a blade size for your body/style - probably not even considered by many.

[@TheSeriousWaterman]

Bending branches really does make some great paddles.

[@mattmccallum2879]

Glad I found this video! Getting inspired to do some canoeing with the wife. Those are some beautiful paddles!

[@bennyblanko3]

Super cool. You should put your height in there somewhere too. I don't get to Spokane much (Portland and Seattle a lot more), but I'll have to check that shop out, and maybe pick up a new paddle. For tandem I have a Bending Branches BB Special for me at the rear, and a Grey Owl straight shaft for my wife in the front, and that works good. Solo, I used to always use an old Voyagur wood kayak paddle, and now it always is in my boat again too. It is a wood paddle, and scooped a little, with the urathane tip. I really love that paddle, but I guess they have been out of business for a while. I got to check out those carbon fiber Bending Branches paddles at Saranac Lake in New York, and still really want both the all carbon, and the wood carbon ... maybe some day - but I feel a little glutonous if I did get them - but I really like a nice paddle! Anyway, thanks for sharing!

[@loricollins3163]

Great video! Thank you Ethan for sharing your experiences. Your Paddles art creating memories! looking forward to paddling this spring and summer with some new ones in my quiver. Happy Paddlin’!

[@HappyPaddlin]

Thanks Lori! What new paddles are you going to use? 😃🛶

[@barnaclebill1615]

I absolutely love my BB Black Pearl II paddles and sunburst! Thinkin bout a custom 48” beaver tail. 👍👍😁🇺🇸

[@HappyPaddlin]

That seems very short for a beaver tail so curious on how you intend to use that!

[@steveparsons6324]

Love that G O Ottertail, I have two of them.

[@T3PinR]

I really liked this video, Ethan. I'll show you what I did with the paddles I've made. Look for a PM & again, nice video.

[@bobbarker2515]

I just got a nw solo thanks to you! Now I need a paddle and want to support bending branches. I will probably do a mix of slow rivers and small lakes. No real canoe experience here. The beavertail and explorer plus keep popping up on my radar, would you suggest either one of these over the other? Thanks for all your knowledge

[@HappyPaddlin]

Explorer is a great choice as your first! If you can spend more then check out the Sunburst.

[@citrumpet1]

Love your videos. I was wondering how the Java compares to the Sunburst in terms of resistance or efficiency in the stroke? For example is one less tiring to use on long flatwater trips than the other? Thanks.

[@HappyPaddlin]

It’s considerable in my opinion and I rarely if ever use a Java though it is a very nice all-wood paddle. But if you afford it, sunburst is the way to go. Buy local!

[@citrumpet1]

Thanks for sharing that information. I was wondering what your height is so I can get an idea of the paddle lengths you mentioned?

[@HappyPaddlin]

6’

[@citrumpet1]

K. Thanks.

[@markstory3875]

I've wanted a canoe from the age of 11 now at 62 I'm not wanting any longer. I've been hanging with a old friend with a couple of fishing kayaks. Just doesn't do for what I want to do. Time to sell one of my six gokarts or 20 engine's. lol

[@HappyPaddlin]

Part of the reason I love canoeing is that not everyone has the will to do it so it is an exclusive club that allows me to quickly escape society and real world worries when I go paddling. Sorry you haven’t been able to experience your childhood dreams of canoeing! I’d assert you still can!

[@markstory3875]

I've lived almost all of my dreams in life. Lived in a tent in the forest and built a small log home. Now I have my own land and building a larger log home. Living the dream on a modest amount of money. Planning a trip to Trail, OREGON next year to visit family and friends. ​@HappyPaddlin

[@GreatNorthWeb]

...because I have that many canoes and that many waters to play in...