Mitchell Blades Paddle

[richj]

After searching high and low for a paddle that fitted all my my criteria i thought yet again that what i was looking for just wasn't available
Then i just happened to stumble across www.mitchellblades.com and just out of interest thought i'd give them a call as bizarrely they are based less than a mile away from where i work in Chester.
After a good chat with Lance of Mitchell blades it was decided that a paddle would be hand built to my requirements (even the blades are hand layed from scratch to your spec)
I decided on a cranked two piece carbon/kevlar shaft (adjustable in length by up to 10cm with touring blades (silver hybrid/silver shadow)






Ok, so it looks the business and feels good in the hand but,
Does it perform ? Am i paying for looks alone ? How do i give an un-biased review ?

Well i decided the best way would be to spend the morning with my tried, tested and approved lendl kinetic touring and then the afternoon with the Mitchell.
I wasn't really sure what to expect as the blades are completely different and the cranked shaft would be new to me.

The results were very, very satisfying. ;D
The paddle seemed to give more power for less effort , got me moving faster from standstill , gave great control and even seemed to correct some of my poor technique

What else can i say other than if your in the market for a special one of a kind paddle built for you, to your specs at a price comparable to some manufacturers machine built paddles get in touch with mitchell blades , you won't be dissapointed

Oh yeah before i forget, the best bit

[BUDDY]

Glad you got sorted. Paddle looks smart.
Steve.

[JIMBOB]

I knew I paid too much for the Manta..... ;D ;D ;D

You say the price is comparable...how comparable ? if you don't mind me asking Rich

[richj]

Hi Jim, check out the website for prices as they vary quite a lot depending on what spec you want.
As for comparable i'd say Mitchells top of the line paddle (most expensive) is around the same price but probably cheaper and in my oppinion of better construction than say the werner.
If you dont see what your after on the site or dont see one in your price range give lance a call and see what he can put together for you as not everything he has available is always on the website.
And don't forget Mitchells blades is now a NWKF affiliate