Pros & Cons
Pros
The paddle is amazing for the price! It is so much better than the cheapo paddles that they throw in with the kayak at the local home store. It deserves its 4. Get this or use it as a less expensive backup.
Pelican - symbiosa kayak paddle - adjustable fiberglass shaft with nylon blades is a nice paddle. Adjustment mechanism allows both 10cm length range and a full 360 feathering, and it seems clearly better than a snap lock. There is an easily adjustable... Read More
The only criticism i have is that on the indigo colored one, the sybmiosa design is an emblem. I wish it came in a few more color varieties but i am more about function personally.
Highlights
Quality
It is roughly equivalent to an aquabound sting ray fiberglass (quality, weight and pull) but with adjustable length (240-250cm)... Read More
All in all - if i had it to do over again, i’d have bought a couple of these pelican paddles from the get go as they cost the s... Read More
We have two inflatable kayaks that came with paddles, but the ones that came with the boats were simply too short for his heigh... Read More
Packaging/appearance
The big difference being the spine that runs 90° to the back of the blade on the pelecian.
Competitiveness
We're expanding our family's kayak fleet since both our kids are big enough to have their own kayaks now.
Overview
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The paddle is good however where it clips together it can rotate as it does not lock in place
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Didnt know the design on the paddle was just a sticker
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Seems pointless for something that goes into the water
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Gel coat in some spots you can feel the carbon weave like they didnt apply enough resinbonding agent first couple times together it was catching at the connection point all around tho still better then a cheap aluminum paddle
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Unfortunately hes gotten it pretty scuffed up from only a couple of uses
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont think it will make much difference in functionality or anything but figured some folks may want to know how easily the finish can become damaged