Paddles can be a very personal choice. There are straight, bent,
"s" shaped, wide, narrow, plastic, graphite, wood...

Many. many choices. If you can, go to a canoe 'try out' around
your aera first and try several different kinds.
Length too can be personal. If I paddle a solo boat, I find that
I want a paddle that is longer than typically recommended. Flat
water makes use of a good bent or s paddle. In rapids a straight
seems better. Good luck on your choice, but above all, have fun!

Here's an new article on choices from GORP...
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/publishers...a/pad_free.htm



"Julia De Silva" wrote in message
. uk...
Hi there everyone.

Recommendations for wooden paddles please. I've currently got 2
plastick
paddles which came with the canoe, and I'm looking to move on
to wooden.

1. What's a guide to the correct length ?

2. Which wood is best ?

3. Which design / make of paddle is best ?

We mostly go on smallish rivers, flat or grade 1 water at the
most.

Thanks in advance

J