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For chucking real money I would spend all the extra or available cash (=

after food and rent ) on a BA and a paddle. If you love the sport a
high quality BA and Paddle willl make a huge difference.

But what paddle? My sea paddle would set you back about =A3200 if you=20
went and bought one yourself. I like it a lot for sea touring, but it's =

too long for whitewater use and the blades aren't up to the abuse of=20
bouncing off rocks. A polo player would probably have little use for=20
variable feather, and so on. A good paddle is indeed worth spending on, =

but only when you know what "good" is /for your own situation/.

And it's also the case that a good paddle isn't /necessarily/ a lot of=20
money. A friend paddles his home made baidarka with a home made=20
traditional wooden paddle, basically a long stick with flattened ends.=20
Cost nothing but time, works very well, and it's easier to roll with=20
than my carbon fibre confection.

Pete.
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