Ryan's River Journal (June 2009). As I teach and watch my 11-year old son, Chase, to packraft, I can't help but think that the Alpacka Ultralight Paddle is a godsend. He's not yet grown into the full sized kayak paddles, and the little Ultralight gives him confidence on the water.
A packrafting paddle is not a particularly special thing. It's simply a kayak paddle, capable of being broken down into two or four pieces for easy stowage while inside or attached to a pack.
I usually look at three key factors (other than length) when selecting a paddle: weight, durability, and blade surface area.
ARTICLE OUTLINE
- INTRODUCTION
- Weight
- Durability
- Blade Surface Area
- The Alpacka Ultralight Paddle
- FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
- PERFORMANCE
- Raftpacking
- Packrafting
- CONCLUSION
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Price isn't mentioned – another plus for this paddle is that it's cheaper than the more durable and heavier alternatives like the Splat + Sawyer.
Aluminum shafts are awfully cold when temps dip closer to freezing.
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