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Ray Special
23 reviews
Regular price$169.00 USD
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The Ray Special is our number one seller. It is more than just a beautiful paddle. It combines a well-proportioned blade with an appealing ratio between the blade and shaft lengths. Ray Specials pair a shaft and blade of equal length. This results in a paddle with a longer than normal blade that is mechanically superior to other paddles. The Ray Special is a great paddle for canoe tripping, lake paddling as well as paddling solo. The long blade provides a solo canoeist with greater reach and responsiveness. Although not for whitewater the Special is great for all other paddling needs.
All paddles take up to 3 weeks to craft and 4-6 days in shipping.
Just got back from the first outing with our new Ray special and could not be more happy with it. The buying process was just as sleek and nice as the paddle is. It is heavier than my previous one but one stroke of the special equals three strokes with others. On top of that it felt like I had better control of the canoe. I am very new to all of this so my opinions are that of a beginner at best, but a very happy one.
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David "Wooly" Wooldridge
Amazing Paddle
My fiancé purchased this paddle for me Christmas of 2021. It arrived in January of 2022. I've been canoeing since I was ten years old. I've always preferred wood paddles. I'm older now and have some arthritis in my shoulders. This paddle is the smoothest paddle I've ever used and is the easiest on my shoulder. The control that it gives me is second to none. I want to take care of this paddle, so I always take a second for when it gets too shallow for the Ray Special. This is also the quietest paddle I've ever used. I chose the oil finish. I keep a bottle of mineral oil and a rag where I store my paddles. I pour a bit on and rub it in all over. I wipe it off so it's dry when I'm done. Quick and easy. This paddle is truly a gem.
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Scott
Very light weight. Be respectful and use only for its intended purpose. And don't be critical of a little blemish or asymmetry in the grain. This is made from a natural substance called wood, and constructed by a human being. So don't expect it to look exactly like the picture on the website. I much prefer this to my fiberglass/carbon fiber/plastic paddles. It just looks and feels right.
I got the traditional all-varnished special because I just don't have the time to oil my paddle at this point in my life. Maybe I can handle putting some varnish on it once a year. It's a great paddle, and I will buy another.
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Adam Pethick
Beautiful Custom Camp Ray Special
This is my third paddle based on the designs of Ray Kettlewell, but my first Ray Special. Beautiful to the eye, balanced in the hand, encourages a long and full stoke which feels like little effort. Very pleased with the outcome. Opted for the varnished blade and oiled handle-great choice and highly recommended if you are willing to oil it as Greg suggests.
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Arvid Lade
Ray special
Ordered two paddles one for myself, and one for my wife, both arrived perfectly packaged, both were beautiful in appearance and craftsmanship. We have not yet use them, however, we will be using them in the near future. But so far very happy with the appearance of these paddles.