EastPolePaddles Aleutian Greenland Paddle, 230cm

A traditional paddle design from the Aleutian Islands, north-west of Alaska.

Unlike a Greenland paddle, an Aleutian paddle has asymmetrical blades. One face is almost flat, which makes it well suited to rolling and sculling. The other face has a raised ridge along the centreline, adding stiffness and strength so you can drive a more powerful stroke when you need it. Together, the two blade faces give you a paddle that feels both quiet in the water and reassuringly solid.

When it comes to length, an Aleutian paddle is typically sized around 10 cm longer than a Greenland paddle, and up to 15 cm longer than a European-style paddle.

This EastPolePaddles Aleutian paddle is laminated from seven strips of Western Red Cedar, which increases stiffness and durability. That extra strength matters most on longer wooden paddles.

The surface is finished with Chinese tung oil to protect the wood and give a comfortable, secure grip.

Specifications

Material: Western Red Cedar with a pine-reinforced shaft.

Length: 230 cm

Width: 90 mm

Weight: 700–1000 g

Note: Wood naturally varies in density, weight, colour and grain pattern. A standard paddle made from Western Red Cedar usually weighs between 650 and 850 g depending on paddle length. The colour of an oiled paddle can range from light red to dark brown. Product images should therefore be seen as illustrative.

Shipping: This product is too long to ship as a standard parcel, so an additional shipping charge of 495 kr applies. As usual, collection from our shop is free of charge.