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Friday Harbor Paddles are handcrafted in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington.
Warranty
Warranty is on materials and workmanship, for one year from the shipping date. This is limited to
replacement of the paddle only.
Warranty is on materials and workmanship, for one year from the shipping date. This is limited to
replacement of the paddle only.
Warning - Kayaking can be hazardous.
Warning - Kayaking can be an enjoyable pastime, however it does carry with it inherent risks.
Professional instruction, wearing immersion protection clothing and PFD, and practice in
self and assisted rescues will help to minimize the risk however it cannot be eliminated. By
using a Friday Harbor paddle, the user acknowledges said risk and releases Friday Harbor
Paddles, and its agents, from any and all liability.
Always carry a spare paddle.
Warning - Kayaking can be an enjoyable pastime, however it does carry with it inherent risks.
Professional instruction, wearing immersion protection clothing and PFD, and practice in
self and assisted rescues will help to minimize the risk however it cannot be eliminated. By
using a Friday Harbor paddle, the user acknowledges said risk and releases Friday Harbor
Paddles, and its agents, from any and all liability.
Always carry a spare paddle.
Friday Harbor Paddles |
| Otter |
To determine the appropriate length, stand with your feet flat on the floor and reach high
over your head. Then measure from the floor to the first knuckle of your middle finger.
That should give you the length.
If you expect to do a lot of rolling, then chose a slightly shorter length. If you are using a
wide kayak, or one with a high deck, then chose a slightly longer paddle.
over your head. Then measure from the floor to the first knuckle of your middle finger.
That should give you the length.
If you expect to do a lot of rolling, then chose a slightly shorter length. If you are using a
wide kayak, or one with a high deck, then chose a slightly longer paddle.
The Otter 3 lamination blade with gradual shoulders
The Otter paddle uses a 3 lamination blade which involves less slicing and gluing than the 5
lamination paddle, so it can be offered at a lower price. The two paddles will look very
similar, and perform similarly, but the 3 lamination blade will not be quite as strong as the 5
lamination blade. The Otter is still much stronger than a paddle carved from a single piece of
wood.
lamination paddle, so it can be offered at a lower price. The two paddles will look very
similar, and perform similarly, but the 3 lamination blade will not be quite as strong as the 5
lamination blade. The Otter is still much stronger than a paddle carved from a single piece of
wood.
Otter - 3 lamination
blade cross-section
blade cross-section
Seal blade
cross-section
cross-section
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| Gone Sailing and Paddling From June 23 until July 30 I will not be able to start any new orders. |