All paddles I have used to date had Epic shape blades. One actual Epic and a decent knock off that I actually prefer over the other paddle.
Now, I am thinking if I should start experimenting with different paddles. Since I can't really borrow a paddle from anyone I need to do some wild guessing.
Whats sort of difference am I looking at switching away from vanilla Epic shape. Is that mostly a comfort issue, or can expect to get a measurable speed improvement from a well selected non-epic. My main priority is a flat water speed.
At the moment I am at a small mid wing, that is actually smaller than epic small. It's at 720 cm2 whereas Epic small is 735. I used to have a club 750 but found that it gives me no advantage whatsoever. It was actually more taxing than the 720 with no speed improvement. I also felt sloppier with it.
Anyways. Did switching paddle blades made a sizeable difference for you?
Been eyeing a Jantex Gamma knock off with a 3m shaft...but it would be a shot in the dark in many ways. This one comes in really big size increments. Goes from 700 to 750cm2. In an Epic mid-wing I'd say 750 is too much and 700 is not enough. If I decide to pursue this, I'd be inclined to give the larger one a shot.
Now, I am thinking if I should start experimenting with different paddles. Since I can't really borrow a paddle from anyone I need to do some wild guessing.
Whats sort of difference am I looking at switching away from vanilla Epic shape. Is that mostly a comfort issue, or can expect to get a measurable speed improvement from a well selected non-epic. My main priority is a flat water speed.
At the moment I am at a small mid wing, that is actually smaller than epic small. It's at 720 cm2 whereas Epic small is 735. I used to have a club 750 but found that it gives me no advantage whatsoever. It was actually more taxing than the 720 with no speed improvement. I also felt sloppier with it.
Anyways. Did switching paddle blades made a sizeable difference for you?
Been eyeing a Jantex Gamma knock off with a 3m shaft...but it would be a shot in the dark in many ways. This one comes in really big size increments. Goes from 700 to 750cm2. In an Epic mid-wing I'd say 750 is too much and 700 is not enough. If I decide to pursue this, I'd be inclined to give the larger one a shot.