What Is a Greenland Paddle

A Greenland paddle was used by the Inuit paddlers of Greenland. It predates the European blade shape by thousands of years and is characterized by a long slim blade (typically around 3 1/4 – 3 1/2 inches wide) and a shorter loom (or shaft).

Why do people use Greenland paddles?

Its flexibility relieves stress on the fulcrum (your body) created by the lever (paddle). … Most Greenland style paddlers spend as much time upside down in their kayak as they do right side up because they are having so much fun effortlessly sculling or rolling up their kayaks.

What is a Greenland style kayak?

Highly capable in rough waters and high winds, Greenland Style kayaks have low profile decks, flatter bottoms, hard chines, and are narrow for their length. The low decks are less affected by wind and aid in rolling. … All are very maneuverable and well suited for special paddling techniques.