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Carlisle Day Tripper Paddle
4.6 / 5
Carlisle Day Tripper Aluminum Kayak Paddle
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Description
The Carlisle Day Tripper Aluminum Kayak Paddle is perfect for an afternoon on the water. The asymmetrical polypropylene blades are designed to produce smooth and efficient strokes.
The lightweight anodized aluminum shaft features an oval construction, allowing for quick hand placement and firmer gripping.
Featuring a pushbutton takedown, the blades can be feathered at 60 degrees or inline for right- or left-handed control.
This paddle measures 220 cm (87 inches) and is also available in 230 cm and 240 cm sizes. Whether you are a beginner or a hardcore paddler, Carlisle has a paddle that will suit your needs.
The blade material is polypropylene, while the shaft material is lightweight tempered aluminum.
Now, let's answer some frequently asked questions:
Q: Is it about 86 inches for extend?
A: The Carlisle Day Tripper comes in three sizes: 220 cm (about 86 inches), 230 cm (about 90 inches), and 240 cm (about 94 inches).
Q: Do these break down to put in a backpack?
A: These paddles break down into two pieces, with each piece measuring about 46 to 50 inches. Therefore, they will not fit in a backpack. However, there are other paddle models available that do break down into four pieces for easier transportation.
Q: Is this feathered or not feathered? Or can it be adjusted either way?
A: This paddle can be adjusted to either feathered or non-feathered positions, providing versatility for different preferences.
Q: Do these paddles float?
A: I tested the paddle's floating capabilities, and they performed admirably. Even though they take on some water through the rivet that holds the blade onto the aluminum handle, they still float well. I left them in the water for about 10 minutes, and there were no signs of sinking. Overall, these paddles are great for their price.
01Is it about 86 inches for extend ?+
The carlisle daytripper comes in 3 sizes: 220 cm (about 86 inches), 230 cm (about 90 in) and 240 cm (about 94 in).
02do these break down to put in a backpack?+
These break down into 2 pieces where each piece would be about 46 to 50 inches. So no, they wouldn't fit in a backpack. There are other paddle models though thatdo break down into 4 pieces (AirKayaks.com has them). What I like about these paddles is that, for an inexpensive model, the connections are very good with no wobble.
03Is this feathered or not feathered? Or can it be adjusted either way?+
It can be adjusted either way.
04Do these paddles float?+
I had been meaning to test if they float after being out with my son kayaking. I dropped the paddle in the pool and it floats easily so I then put each half in the pool to see if they would float just as well. Although they take on some water through the rivet that holds the blade onto the aluminum handle they still float very well. I left them in the water for about 10 minutes with no signs of sinking. These are great paddles for the price!
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