The accessories on this page are designed to be used with the Greenland-style paddling technique.

Northern Light Take-a-part Greenland Paddles

We now stock the new three-piece Greenland and Aleut-inspired carbon fiber paddles from Northern Light Paddlesports. These carbon fiber paddles are beautiful, light, and strong, and they feel great in the hand and water. Made of a semi-tight weave of carbon fiber reinforced with Kevlar, these lightweight paddles are the ideal strength to weight ratio to withstand the rigors of travel and paddling under expedition conditions. The satin finish shows off the weave of the material, but isn't overly glossy or slick to grip. The modular three-piece system allows us to size paddles to various lengths according to the unique loom width for each paddler. When taken apart, the longest piece is 36 inches so the paddles will fit easily in your luggage or a Feathercraft backpack.

Greenland Paddle

The Greenland three-piece paddle is an efficient touring paddle, with enough volume at the edges and ends to be advantageous for rolling. The blades are 3.45 inches (8.77 cm.) wide at the tip, with distinct but comfortable shoulders at the blade root. The three-piece system allows us to give you two paddles for the price of one: with every Greenland paddle, we ship a short loom connector so that you have the option to assemble the paddle as a "Storm" paddle with a 6.5-inch (16.5 cm.) loom. Weight: 31 - 33 oz. (879 - 936 gr.)

Greenland take-a-part   $375

Aleutian Paddle

The Northern Light design for the three-piece Aleutian-inspired paddle is unique. One side of the blade has a slight ridge; the other side is slightly concave. The ridged side gives superb control and stability, while the slightly curved side has some of the performance characteristics we associate with wing paddles resulting in noticeably increased performance for speed and distance. The traditional Aleutian paddle is about four inches longer than a Greenland paddle. The blades are about the same length, so this distance is reflected mostly in the loom. The Aleutian paddles are normally fitted with a 24.5-inch (62-cm.) loom resulting in a 90-inch (228-cm.) paddle. The wider loom takes into account the different technique for holding the Aleutian-style paddle. Instead of holding the Aleutian paddle with one's fingers curving over the blades as in the Greenland-style paddles, the paddler places his or her hands within the loom, with no fingers curving over the blades. Weight: 33 oz. (936 gr.)

Aleutian take-a-part  $375

Loom dimensions
 

Sizing

Sizing a Greenland or Aleutian paddle is all about the width of the loom (distance between the paddle blades); the optimal width depends on the beam of your kayak, your height, and the distance between the blades where you normally hold your paddle. Greenland-style paddles are traditionally held with three fingers curving over the blades and one's thumb and index finger gripping the loom at the blade root. Please call or e-mail for information about proper sizing.
 

Loom Width	Paddle Length
18.5" (47 cm)	84" (213 cm)
19.5" (49 cm)	85" (216 cm)
20.5" (52 cm)	86" (218 cm)
21.5" (55 cm)	87" (221 cm)
22.5" (57 cm)	88" (223 cm)
23.5" (60 cm)	89" (226 cm)
24.5" (62 cm)	90" (228 cm)

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Feathercraft Klatwa

The beautiful, two-piece Klatwa is patterned after the traditional Greenland paddle. It is hand-crafted from western red cedar, Sitka spruce, and ash. The wood is varnished and the blade tips and edges are sheathed in epoxy and fiberglass. Loom: 19.5 in. (49 cm.) Length - 88.5 in. (225 cm.) Weight - 38.5 oz. (1,091 gr.)

Klatwa   $330

Brooks Paddle Gear

Tuilik

The tuilik is a paddling garment developed in Greenland that is designed to keep you warm and dry in extremely cold conditions. This roomy, all-neoprene tuilik from Brooks Paddling Gear will not restrict movement of your upper body.

Features: 3-mm two-sided nylon neoprene, grippy rubber on shockcord casing, 1/4" adjustable bungee around base, 1" nylon webbing adjuster shoulder straps, Velcro wrist closures. Color: black (brown by special order). Sizes: Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, Extra Large.

Cockpit Sizes: Small base fits circular Greenland-style cockpits; Large base fits longer touring-style cockpits such as on Feathercraft kayaks.

Tuilik - small base $375

Tuilik - large base $420

Tuilik - custom sizing $420

Tuilik Sizing

Tuiliks are designed to fit loosely and allow plenty of room for the various Greenland-style maneuvers, so we often recommend a tuilik size larger than what your traditional measurements would indicate.

Order Small if you are under 5’4” and under 120 lbs.
Order Medium if you are under 5’6” and under 150 lbs but larger than size Small.
Order Medium-Large if you are under 5’10” and under 175 lbs but larger than size Medium.
Order Large if you are under 6’ and under 200 lbs but larger than size Medium-Large.
Order Extra Large if you are over 6' or over 200 lbs.

Akuilisaq Greenland-style "summer" Sprayskirt

The Akuilisaq is worn during the summer months in place of the tuilik. Features: 3mm nylon two-sided neoprene, grippy rubber on shockcord casing, 1/4" adjustable bungee around base, 1" nylon webbing adjuster shoulder straps. Color: black. Waist sizes: S-XL.

Cockpit Sizes: Available in small base for circular Greenland-style cockpits

Akuilisaq - $159

Avataq flotation device

The avataq was traditionally used as a flotation device for a harpooned seal. Made of 3-mm two-sided nylon neoprene with 1" webbing straps and an oral inflation valve, the avataq can be used for a sponson or self-rescue aid. Color: black.

Avataq - $95

Tuilik mitts

For excellent information about Greenland kayaking techniques and equipment, we recommend you visit the Qajaq USA Web site.