Dragon Boat Paddle talk

[Front Catch!]

I previously wrote a formal request for an equote on www.frontcatch.com and have yet to receive a reply. Anybody has done business with them yet? 

Sorry pcgwee, if by equote you meant the webform on our webpage, we were genuinely unaware that it was not functioning. It will probably take a certain amount of debugging before it is up and working again. Meanwhile we will be pleased to communicate with you through the conventional email which I am sure you already know.

Once again sorry for any inconveniences.

[pcgwee]

Wow now this is mighty quick. See pm pls. Your email address isn't apparent anywhere.

[Light]

erm.i did had a deal with them before.=)And they are good in service.trust me.

[pcgwee]

You can now view specifications and public ratings on different paddles on this site.
http://www.freewebs.com/paddlerating/
Of course you can also submit your own user reviews to the administrator.
Not the most comprehensive listing, but this is the best we've got at the moment. As usual read everything with a pinch of salt, cos the proof in the pudding is in the eating! 

[pcgwee]

As of Jan 2008, these are the IDBF Licensed Racing Paddle Manufacturers - Spec 202a. I've additionally included the company's link, if there's any.

Apex Composites Canada 3021/3022 apexbell@net.ca
http://www.apexcomposites.com/warranty.html

Braca Sport Ltd. Lithuania 3061 braca-hu@braca-sport.com
http://www.braca-sport.com

Burnwater USA 3011 arinchang@burnwater.com
http://www.burnwater.com/

Chinook Paddles Canada 3131 info@chinookpaddles.com
http://www.chinookpaddle.com/

ES Dragon Paddles Germany 3101 Brigitte.Schmidt@beiersdorf.com

Grey Owl Canada 3081/82/83 info@greyowlpaddles.com
http://greyowlpaddles.com/

G´ Power Poland 3121 info@gpower.pl
http://gpower.pl/

Land & Ocean Composites China 3111 lando@land-ocean.net
https://www.ssl-id.net/watergear.de/product_info.php?products_id=187&language=en

Ocky Oars Australia 3071 edmcilwain@bigpond.com

RAAB Paddles Czech Republic 3141 raab@cmail.cz
http://www.raabpaddles.com/

Simon River Sports Canada 3091/92/93 lou@simonriversports.com
http://www.simonriversports.com/

Swift International China 3151 timyang@swiftinternational.biz
http://www.swiftinternational.biz/

Talon Technology Australia 3201 geoff@talon.com.au
http://www.merlingear.com/

Trivium Lithuania 3051 info@triviumpaddles.com
http://www.triviumpaddles.com/

Typhoon 8 Hong Kong 3041/3042 lister@typhoon8.com
http://www.typhoon8.com/

ZRE Racing USA 3031 zaveralb@mkl.com
http://www.zre.com/

[pcgwee]

Coincidentally, someone in the USA Dragonboating is too lazy and copied my original post entirely word-for-word. See http://www.usadragonboating.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=35 under Paddle Manufacturers.  First posted on page 3 of this thread (December 24, 2006, 21:28) and also at http://www.network54.com/Forum/135730/thread/1184171945/last-1187887090/best+looking+teams+in+dragon+boat under Anonymous (July 14 2007, 11:31 PM).

URL links to dragon boat paddle manufacturers:

Burnwater - based in US, IDBF-approved
http://www.burnwater.com/

Typhoon8 - based in Hong Kong, IDBF-approved
http://www.typhoon8.com/

Grey Owls - based in Canada, made in China, IDBF-approved
http://www.greyowlpaddles.com/

Ocky Oars - based and made in Australia, IDBF-approved
http://www.australianmade.com.au/company/comp131.asp

Zaveral (ZRE) - based in US, IDBF-approved
http://www.zre.com/

Trivium paddles - based in Lithuania, IDBF-approved
http://www.triviumpaddles.com/

Simon River Sports - based in Canada, IDBF-approved
http://www.simonriversports.com/

Apex Composites - based in Canada, IDBF-approved
http://www.apexcomposites.com/

Braca Sports - based in Lithuania, IDBF-approved
http://www.bracasportusa.com/

Merlingear - based in Sydney, made in Malaysia, IDBF-approved
http://www.merlingear.com/

Plastex - based and made in Poland, not IDBF-approved
http://www.plastex.home.pl/

Double Dutch - based in the Netherlands, not IDBF-approved
http://www.dutchcomposites.com/home/

Champion (Dalian Qian Long) - made in China, not IDBF-approved
http://www.dragonboat.cn/newEbiz1/EbizPortalFG/portal/html/index.html

Genesis canoeing - based in Maur, Johor, Malaysia, not IDBF-approved
http://www.genesiscanoeing.com/product_dragonboat.htm

Kober & Moll Gmhb - based in Germany, not IDBF-approved, EDBF-approved
http://www.kober-moll.com/
https://www.ssl-id.net/watergear.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=Kober-Dragon-Boat-Paddle-Dragon-34&iosCid=53026f1905d04eebf3e48d9a14d0334c

Ainsworth - based in Twickerham, England, not IDBF-approved, EDBF-approved
http://www.ainsworthpaddles.net

Hertinge Träprodukter - based in Sweden, not IDBF-approved, EDBF-approved
http://www.hertinge.nu/

Lahnakoski Oars & Paddels - based in Finland, not IDBF-approved, EDBF-approved
http://www.lahnakoski.fi/

[noob]

I am looking for a wood paddle, but not much vitamin M. Which paddle is more affordable for a poor student like me? I haven't got chance to find out the cost. Any advise?

[pcgwee]

You can be a noob but don't be lazy. The rough prices and where to get the wooden paddles have already been put up on this thread (pages 1 & 2). In addition, Front Catch also offers Swift wood paddles at a very affordable price. If even these prices are out of reach for you, look for 2nd hand paddles from seasoned rowers ready to upgrade. Check the 2nd hand paddles thread for occasional value buys. That thread is also stickied. http://www.hydrotribe.com/board/index.php/topic,108.0.html

[kaiiser]

Where can i get a brand new trivium paddle or even a second hand?
Does it affect if i wear a glove while paddling? 

[Nautilus]

Does it affect if i wear a glove while paddling? 

For one very few people give up their trivium if they ever get their hands on it... I know I wont. :p

The surfacing of the paddle is ideal with or without glove. It doesn't slip if thats what you are worried about.