Greenland style paddles
We do not mass produce paddles, thus each paddle we make is unique. ( We do have paddles in stock, check our current stock list). We use two basic lamination styles for our paddles a horizontal lamination style (below on the left ) and a vertical lamination style ( below on the right). With each lamination style a minimum of 3 laminates are used. this can range up to 11 laminate layers or more based on the paddle style and the response, feel and the appearance that you desire.
Prices starting as low as $160.00 (USD)
Vertical lamination styles
from the left: 3layer cedar & pine, 2, 3 layer cedar paddle, a pair of 9 layer cedar & pine paddles, a Pair of3 layer cedar & poplar paddles
Horizontal lamination styles
from the left: 3 layer birch & cedar, 5 layer cherry & ash, 5 layer cedar & poplar, 3 layer eastern & western red cedar.
Our traditional Greenland paddles are designed for the average persons build and boat. Touring paddles are about 84" to 89" long("200 cm to 230 cm") long and 3" - 3 1/2" wide, with an 19"+/- loom. Paddlers may custom order paddles based on their specifications.
Paddles may be ordered with Hardwood tips for abrasion resistance (above & right) or , with a standard paddle tip (left) . The tips shown are of Cherry, walnut, maple, mahogany, oak and, birch (other wood species are available). Paddles tips may also be epoxy coated for protection. Epoxy coating comes on Transparent, white, yellow and red
Our Greenland paddles are available in many styles and materials. Please write us or give us call and we will be happy to help create a paddle that is right for you or check out our in (stock items)
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Add a carbon fiber ferule to make it a take apart paddle
A closer look at the loom of a 5 layer cedar & poplar paddle
The Traditional Greenland
paddle is the work horse for the traditional kayaker. The traditional paddle
was developed over many generations and under went many changes. As the
ancient people of the north migrated from Siberia across the land bridge to
Alaska and eventually across the arctic to Greenland the design of their
boats and paddles changed to accommodate the conditions and usage of each
new area inhabited.
While each hunters paddle was unique to his needs and the materials
available to him , the basic characteristics that we now recognize as
standard in a traditional paddle emerged. The narrow blade, the oval to
diamond shape of the blades cross section and, reinforced tips and blade
edges. The time tested design of a traditional Greenland paddle is easy and
efficient to use. Give one a try.
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Contact us at tuktupaddles@verizon.net or by phone (609) 412-9966
or write to us at Tuktu paddles LLC PO Box 162 Oceanville NJ 08231