About The Paddles
“Echo Paddles have the crisp feel of a high performance
slalom blade that stands up to the whacking and chipping of shallow
rivers and rocky creeks. My Echo blade is entering its third
year and when I wanted the feel of a new blade without those
rounded corners I just sent it back for a tune up. It came back
looking new and ready for another season of abuse…. Can’t
say enough about them.”
– Andrew Walker, three time North American
Tandem Open Boat Slalom Champion |
In response to a lack of high quality Canadian-made wood paddles on
the market, Andy Convery started to make Echo Paddles in 1998 for the
discriminating paddler who likes the beauty and feel of a wood paddles
but is also concerned for the environmental impacts of wood products.
Echo Paddles are hand crafted in small numbers from sustainably harvested
local woods, limiting the environmental impact.
Over the years Echo Paddles
have undergone several design developments including tapered, thin blade
laminates, bentwood shafts, Dynel shaft warp and blade edging, and steel
tips for durability. A fine balance of strength and light weight has
resulted in elegant paddles that are a pleasure to use. An Echo Paddle
is a one of a kind, each numbered and signed, and each made with wood
that has a unique history.
As each paddle is had made to your specifications, a limited number
of paddles are produced each year. Please contact us for availability.
“Anybody can hew a board that will move a canoe, but
can they make it sing? Andy Convery doesn't make just paddles—out
of the Echo Paddle shop come lyrically hand-crafted connectors
that link paddlers and their canoes to the woods and to the water.
They're strong, handsome, responsive and well-made. My
Reflection feels great, looks wonderful, and sounds great around
the campfire—it's music to my keel.”
– James Raffan - Author, Adventurer, Musician |
Why Buy an Echo Paddle?
- Canadian owned and operated
- High quality, hand made
- Made to your specifications
- Concern for environmental impact
- Innovative designs
- Durability and product support
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