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Directory: Brands & Manufacturers: Seven2 15 years 11 months ago #29071

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Directory: Brands & Manufacturers: Seven2 15 years 11 months ago #31089

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seven2 is no more. i always thought they looked pretty sexy, but also pretty fragile. and i just can't stand it when my paddle tells me how to hold it (that's also an important reason why i always paddle straight shafts).

so what do you think?

* sad they disappeard?
* will others try making such thin shafts in the future or was that development in vain?
* what will be your next paddle if your current one is a seven2?

let's hear it...

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PS see also our Playak review from 2006:
playak.com/article.php?sid=1191

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Re:Directory: Brands & Manufacturers: Seven2 15 years 11 months ago #29083

I never owned one, but have tried them before and really loved the feel. From the people I know that own them it was a hit or miss affair. Either you had a bomber one which would last forever, or you didn't and the blade would delaminate soon afterwards. It seems they had quality issues. As far as the shaft goes, I think it's a great idea and hope another manufacturer will follow this theme. Their shafts were very strong. The thin shaft also offers less resistance in the water for sure. As far as strength goes, it’s always a weight VS strength issue and you can play around with the second moment of inertia of the cross section and weight per metre length and surprise yourself with what you can discover. Check this link if you wish:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_moment_of_area

It’s a shame they aren’t around anymore, but I guess only the strong survive. RIP :huh:

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