Quill
The Quill is the quintessential solo paddle!
The Quill is designed for precision canoeists looking for a blade that feels truly responsive and alive in their hands. The Quill has an extra-long narrow blade designed to always be in the water. The Quill is for those paddlers who want to be in constant contact with the water feeling the ebb and flow of the forces on the blade so minute changes can be made for precision paddling. The Quill maintains its efficiency with a narrower width by extending the blade to reach deeper and provide greater leverage.Ā
The Quill is the ultimate solo paddle for master canoeists who love to kneel in the tumblehome of the canoe.
Quills really are a custom item. Please specify the blade and shaft length for your Quill using the options provided. This paddle isn't sized based on your height, it is custom based on how much the paddler typically chokes up on their traditional paddle and what they think will suit their paddling needs. The most popular shaft length is 27".
*Do not add the shaft length and blade length to ācreate your perfect heightā this paddle isnāt designed to fit you as a standard paddle would. If you arenāt sure about what sizes call Greg at 714-482-7493
All paddles take up to 3 weeks to craft and 4-6 days in shipping.
I'm totally satisfied with the, made by hand, craftsmanship. I come from a family of hand tools woodworkers .
Solo canoeing is new to me. I will have to refrain from giving an opinion on a subject that is new to me.
This paddle is made specifically for when you're kneeling in your canoe solo. It gives you so much control and maneuverability! Great for special strokes like the sculling draw or box stroke or silent stroke or running bow pry. You can really spin the canoe around on a dime with this paddle.
I got the 27 inch handle and the 35 inch blade. It's the perfect size for me. I'm 5 ft 10 in. The short handle really lets me bring the paddle across my body without having to readjust my grip.
The handle is also great. I'm used to a more rounded handle, so this took a little getting used to, but I feel like it gave me more control.
I also got a Modified Special and that one is better for paddling when you're sitting in the seat or with a friend. The Quill feels really awkward to use when you're sitting up in the seat.
The craftsmanship is incredible to. It's gorgeous! Also amazing customer service.
If you like kneeling in your canoe, this is such a good paddle. Highly recommend š
Awesome paddle; feels more like a wing in the water. Beautiful craftsmanship.