I purchased a number of items today:
Werner Skagit paddle - this paddle seems quite sturdy, it has a carbon handle and fibreglass plastic blade. It also is a two piece paddle and the feather is adjustable - so I can play with that and see how what suits me. This will give me something to start with and I will eventually purchase a better carbon fibre paddle.
NRS neoprene boots - I thought would use my Grooks but those don't have enough tread and are extremely slippery, so I goy me a pari of kayak boots - one size bigger so those can fit my neoprene waders or socks inside my dry suit- those have a zipper for easier exit and entry.
NRS neoprene glove - if the water is cold I would think these would be a necessity.
NRS paddle float - hopefully I will never have to use this because I hope if have to wet exit I can just cowboy my way back into the cockpit - this just gives me a margin of safety.
Werner Skagit paddle - this paddle seems quite sturdy, it has a carbon handle and fibreglass plastic blade. It also is a two piece paddle and the feather is adjustable - so I can play with that and see how what suits me. This will give me something to start with and I will eventually purchase a better carbon fibre paddle.
NRS neoprene boots - I thought would use my Grooks but those don't have enough tread and are extremely slippery, so I goy me a pari of kayak boots - one size bigger so those can fit my neoprene waders or socks inside my dry suit- those have a zipper for easier exit and entry.
NRS neoprene glove - if the water is cold I would think these would be a necessity.
NRS paddle float - hopefully I will never have to use this because I hope if have to wet exit I can just cowboy my way back into the cockpit - this just gives me a margin of safety.