The description says each paddle section weighs 3 pounds (6 pounds total???!!!). That would be a very heavy paddle! Is this correct?
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I got on the scale last night (not pretty), and the paddle weighs 2.6 lbs. TOTAL. Not a heavy paddle at all.
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Karen, I have purchased several of this paddle and kayak about 3-4 times a week. Love the paddle. I just got on the scale and the weight is just under 3 lbs. I have tried all kinds of paddles and this is my preferred paddle. Hope this helps and that you have many wonderful days on the water.
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I don't know it's weight but it's not really heavy. Our grand kids use it without any problems. If you are going to row all day long then a More expensive lighter one might be best.
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It's not 6 lbs. I can't weigh it, but I would guess between 2 and 3 lbs. It's very comfortable.
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I own this handy-dandy gadget. I thought, too, it would be heavy, but it really isn't. It weighs as much as two or three decks of Bicycle playing cards (for a crazy comparison!). Good luck!
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Yep. It's actually heavier than I expected. No problems as of yet, with a 9 ft!
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Hey Rob,It's definitely not 18 pounds! I didn't notice that in the product description when I ordered it, or I certainly would have thought twice. I've let a friend borrow it for a float trip, so I don't have it handy to weigh at the moment but I would estimate 2 to 3 pounds. It's not heavy-duty to the point of overkill, but it does seem to be well made and has worked well for me. Never had it fully submerged, but in the floor of my canoe with water pooling it kept my gear dry. It is a little smaller than I expected but I think that was a mis-estimation on my part. I think the advertised 30L is probably accurate, I'm just used to having a larger pack (I use 46L and 70L packs for backpacking.) Hey Rob,It's definitely not 18 pounds! I didn't notice that in the product description when I ordered it, or I certainly would have thought twice. I've let a friend borrow it for a float trip, so I don't have it handy to weigh at the moment but I would estimate 2 to 3 pounds. It's not heavy-duty to the point of overkill, but it does seem to be well made and has worked well for me. Never had it fully submerged, but in the floor of my canoe with water pooling it kept my gear dry. It is a little smaller than I expected but I think that was a mis-estimation on my part. I think the... » Read More Hey Rob,It's definitely not 18 pounds! I didn't notice that in the product description when I ordered it, or I certainly would have thought twice. I've let a friend borrow it for a float trip, so I don't have it handy to weigh at the moment but I would estimate 2 to 3 pounds. It's not heavy-duty to the point of overkill, but it does seem to be well made and has worked well for me. Never had it fully submerged, but in the floor of my canoe with water pooling it kept my gear dry. It is a little smaller than I expected but I think that was a mis-estimation on my part. I think the advertised 30L is probably accurate, I'm just used to having a larger pack (I use 46L and 70L packs for backpacking.) « Show Less
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Hi Julie, we have been working with Amazon to correct the weight issue. They actually set the weight at 1 pound when they ship from their warehouse as it would never ship out at 6 oz without extra postage being due. Thanks for your question, Jamie
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I weigh only 185 myself (at 6 ft) and at this weight, only the bottom portion of my butt gets wet and thats only when I first land on it when I get in! It holds a LOT of air so it should support a lot of weight! The wrap around part of the chair makes it very seaworthy even in choppy water.
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Good day, I weighed my board this morning. The scale read 7lbs, which is reasonable given how heavy it feels.
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Yes, it includes the backrest and paddle. It is not that heavy - I can move it myself. It is made of plastic. Haven't actually used it yet.
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I believe it is 26 lbs total. However, the weight is distributed throughoutthe body and it was a surprise to me when I lifted it that it didn't feel that heavy.
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Yes! I just started this summer as well, and this paddle works just fine. It isn't as fancy as my brother-in-law's more expensive paddle (~$100), but it is similar construction, similar features just not quite as pretty. Works perfectly fine, and very affordable.
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I don't know how many pounds; but this is not a lightweight item. Very sturdy (unless they've changed them). I love them. Check the shipping weight to be sure.
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The product description says it weighs 3 pounds with a shipping weight of 3.6 pounds.
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Steven, I purchased 2 of these systems for 2 kayaks. The kayaks weigh approximately 50 pounds each. They have worked well for this application, but if I were going to use them for something heavier, I don't believe I would challenge this system with greater than 100 pounds. Hope that helps.
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I just purchased this dinghy and put my 4hp Suzuki 4 stroke on it and it is fine with the weight. This dinghy does not handle nearly as well as my hard bottom one did but I did not expect it to.
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It is very lightweight. I'm bad at guessing weights, but 3lbs maybe? I'm a very small person and have no issues using this paddle. Durable, lightweight, and works very well. No complaints!
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We actually just did this a couple of days ago. Took 2 people and was very heavy. Would be easier with 3. Husband took it apart first at top. Then we lifted the half that was in pool. Thank goodness he is very strong. Between water and sand weight it is super heavy.
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Not sure on actual weight, but it is very light. Not as light as a composite but lighter than most aluminum paddles .