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Robson Cranks or other brand ??? 18 years 10 months ago #7077

Alexsz
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Hi guys, I am looking to buy a set of paddles. Due to my allready sensitive wrists I am looking at cranks.I like Robson straight shaft paddles but I am unable to demo a pair of standard fibreglass blade/shaft cranks so would appreciate all feedback and suggestions. I looked briefly at Lendal Kinetic xti's on a cranked shaft. Bear in mind that I do not understand the difference between cranks and am pretty ignorant. I have about £160 to spend.
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Robson Cranks or other brand ??? 18 years 10 months ago #7102

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For £200 or so you could get a set of H2O-2s on a cranked carbon shaft (www.h2opaddles.com). They come with a nylon blade which actually wears better than most glass/carbon blades on the market and the weight difference is negligable. The H2Os also have a rubber grip for your hands so no need to wax the shaft and it also adds even more comfort to the wrists.

I'm assuming you're based in the UK so:
Aaron at Robinhood Watersports has a set you should be able to demo and Tom down in Totnes Kayaks should have some in the near future.

Give me a shout if you need any further info.

Cheers,
Colm
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Robson Cranks or other brand ??? 18 years 10 months ago #7123

batman100 Offline Elite Member Posts: 172 Thank you received: 0	let me know how they are compared to say werner cranks
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Robson Cranks or other brand ??? 18 years 10 months ago #7128

AdrianTregoning Offline Moderator Posts: 2212 Thank you received: 8	[color=cyan:4ef443ab51]Read this article. It's a long one but very well written. [/color:4ef443ab51] articles.richardhartman.net/h2opaddles/h2o.htm
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Robson Cranks or other brand ??? 18 years 10 months ago #7134

batman100 Offline Elite Member Posts: 172 Thank you received: 0	the articles convincing but the website is hard 2 navigate and there are no prices, robson ccranks are only £170 and id have to have a pair shipped into the uk kand there butt ugly
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Robson Cranks or other brand ??? 18 years 9 months ago #7572

Urge Offline Platinum Member Posts: 760 Thank you received: 0	My friend boughtsome greens on a 191 with 30 feather for £160 from www.upandunder.co.uk he really likes them
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