Aroostook Paddles - Putting Technology into Paddling

Kayak Comparison Chart


SPECIFICATIONS:	ULTRALITE TRAKKER™	DISTANCE TRAKKER™	CREEK TRAKKER™
Blade Length	21 in / 53.3 cm	24 in / 60.9 cm	20 in / 50.8 cm
Blade Width	6.25 in / 15.24 cm	6 in / 15.2 cm	7.25 in / 18.41 cm
Drip Management System	Yes	Yes	No
Ferrule	Standard stainless steel *Optional carbon graphite	Standard stainless steel *Optional carbon graphite	Standard stainless steel *Optional carbon graphite
Custom Shaft Length	200 - 250 cm	200 - 250 cm	200 - 250 cm
Custom Shaft Diameter	1 1/8 - 1 5/16 in 2.9 - 3.4 cm	1 1/8 - 1 5/16 in 2.9 - 3.4 cm	1 1/8 - 1 5/16 in 2.9 - 3.4 cm
Weight (approx)	38 oz / 1.07 kg	42 oz / 1.19 kg	40 oz / 1.13 kg
Type Paddler	Touring and recreational kayaking	Aggressive paddler & long distance touring	Recreational & shallow water paddling
Standard stainless steel ferrule is adjustable for feathering +65°/ 0°/ -65° *Optional carbon graphite ferrule, adjustable for feathering +65°/ 0°/ -65°

Each Aroostook paddle is hand crafted from a strategic blend of carefully selected materials, giving the paddle the needed strength while keeping it lightweight. Typical woods used in the hand crafted process include basswood, alder, ash, mahogany, walnut and sassafras. There are many advantages of the hand crafted Aroostook paddle design and many advantages of using wood.


	Wood is Alive and flexes with your stroke (like the whipping action of a golf club) Wood is Buoyant; which means it pops out of the water at the end of the stroke instead of you having to lift it out Wood is Strong - steam bending the paddle blade materials re-aligns the wood cells (cures, hardens, and seasons the wood) then waterproof glue locks them into place, creating a strong, powerful and responsive paddle for your ultimate paddling experience
A wood paddle is a pleasure to hold in your hand at any time of the year. It actually absorbs your warmth in winter and reflects it back into your hands. It is cooler in the summer (carbon graphite and aluminum get hot like your car's steering wheel). And, wood is resilient to abuse and easy to maintain and repair.

Wood is Alive and flexes with your stroke (like the whipping action of a golf club)

Wood is Buoyant; which means it pops out of the water at the end of the stroke instead of you having to lift it out

Wood is Strong - steam bending the paddle blade materials re-aligns the wood cells (cures, hardens, and seasons the wood) then waterproof glue locks them into place, creating a strong, powerful and responsive paddle for your ultimate paddling experience

A wood paddle is a pleasure to hold in your hand at any time of the year. It actually absorbs your warmth in winter and reflects it back into your hands. It is cooler in the summer (carbon graphite and aluminum get hot like your car's steering wheel). And, wood is resilient to abuse and easy to maintain and repair.