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The Grey Owl Guide is the economy option from their traditional or deep water range, having said this, from 5 yards you wouldn't be able to tell. This blade truely sings when moving through the water.

For long deepwater journeys this is the first blade I reach for, beautiful to handle and not too tiring. Having said this, after paddling with a Scout for a few hours then picking up this blade, initially it will feel like a scaffold pole due to its weight, but this feeling soon disappears as the guide's song accompanies you across the water.

Blade Area: As can be seen from the A4 Gauge, a moderate blade area, providing good propultion compared to the Scout.



Scout underneath for comparison.




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Paddle weight: 910g (63") Heavy.


Shaft Diameter: 29/28mm Oval.


Blade/Shaft Flex: Moderate blade flex/No Shaft Flex.


Construction: Laminated Cherry.


Approximate Price: £59.00 or less.

I am now of the mind that Grey Owl paddles cannot be beaten and for that sort of money you can't go wrong. Good review.

Bought a Grey Owl Guide yesterday (my first Grey Owl) - the laminated cherry looks absolutely beautiful. Used it today - fantastic. Not as heavy as I though it would be.



Biff

I do like the look of these and heard many good reports.
Great review Red.

Their website dealer locater for the UK just returns an email address.

can they be seen at any retail outlets?

I got mine at Brookbank (Warwick) - I guess other branches will stock 'em.



Biff