Author Topic: Merlin Vs Apex Paddle  (Read 2362 times)

Offline Welsh Dragon

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Merlin Vs Apex Paddle
« on: December 21, 2009, 17:16 »
I'm trying to decide which carbon fibre paddle to buy and have narrowed it down to either the Merlin CD2 or the Apex Accelerator. Does anyone have any recommendations re paddles specifically these two ?

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Re: Merlin Vs Apex Paddle
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2009, 21:22 »
I doubt anyone has owned and trained extensively with these 2 paddles so you probably have to rely on anecdotal reports. Have you read these online reviews?
http://www.dragonglobe.com/paddles/apex-accelerator-carbon-fibre-paddle/
http://geoffography.smugmug.com/Sports/Apex/9644886_e5ETr#650595111_LJN9R
http://www.dragonglobe.com/paddles/merlin-cd2-carbon-fibre-paddle/

Offline wipaddler

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Re: Merlin Vs Apex Paddle
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2009, 08:25 »
I have owned a CD2 for 2 years now and never had a problem with it. Its very light and very stiff. I personally like it alot, use it 2-3 times a week and competitions.

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Re: Merlin Vs Apex Paddle
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2009, 21:55 »
hey guys, may i know where can i get Apex paddle?

Offline Welsh Dragon

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Re: Merlin Vs Apex Paddle
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2009, 15:03 »
Thanks. I've read all th reviews on-line etc but wanted some personal feedback. I've heard Merlin get damaged easily and Burnwater had some bubbling issues.  As the Apex has an eliptical handle I was keen to find out what people thought of this.

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Re: Merlin Vs Apex Paddle
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2010, 17:33 »
Have ordered Apex and waiting for delivery ! Will let you know what I think !!

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Re: Merlin Vs Apex Paddle
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2010, 11:00 »
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Re: Merlin Vs Apex Paddle
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2010, 13:18 »
hi welsh dragon... where u order the paddle from?
i might want to get one myself as well if ur's is cheap from where u order...