[3featherslanding]

Would like to ask some advice on carrying a spare paddle while river running / playboating.

Is this something that should be carried every time, like floatation and a throwbag?

And what are the storage options (for a 4 piece breakdown model or a telescoping cheap single blade paddle), with the limited space in modern playboats?
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Dave B

"The mountains are calling and I must go."

--John Muir

[James]

Best rule of thumb for spare paddle is," are you too far away from your car to walk back?"
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[Lee Harmon]

I know a lot fewer folks who carry a spare than ones who do (on local runs). A common compromise is to stow a set of hand paddles. That's what I've decided to do, but that also means I need to practice with them on a fairly regular basis.
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Lee

[3featherslanding]

Thanks for the hand paddle comment. Had not thought of that, sounds like a great compromise.
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Dave B

"The mountains are calling and I must go."

--John Muir

[Shawn]

In my small Kingpin a spare paddle isn't an option. I carry hand paddles, and pray I don't have to use them. Shoulders will be sore the next day if you do.
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Shawn
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