I scratched quite a few rocks with mine now over the years and it still almost looks like the day i bought it Those edges of the blades are strong as hell The back of the blade also felt quite strange to me in the beginning but after using it for a while and adjusting the way i hold my paddle when doing a backstroke that also works really well. Sometimes i wish mine (197,55 degrees) was a tiny little bit longer
Nice review, Wade. Reason the blade feels strange on the back of the blade is caused by the forward set blade. On the forward stroke the blade stabilize super fast, on backward stokes it cranks away. The axis of the blade is offset to the axis of the pull (hand). I could not get used to it with rolling, here again it cranks if you your blade has a bit to much negative angle. But it has the best grip for forward strokes by far
I just ordered a G'Power Harpoon X. It would be interesting to see how the back face compares playboating since Stephen Wright loves his in that application. He did share that in big water it will slip as you mentioned and that his solution was to use a little epoxy.
It is a great paddle for an open hand vertical paddling style. If you hold the paddle in your fist, the ergo shaft has a negative effect. It is ideal if the paddle shaft is held in the front part of the fingers like a handle of a suitcase.With the first stroke of the paddle, you let the paddle align itself in your hand. Since the shaft is in front of the paddle blade, you don't have to stabilise the paddle with a firm grip, it stabilises itself and aligns itself with the water pressure. Of course, when you are at your personal limit, you will hold the paddle less loosely. :-) The style with the more open hand has an effect on the whole hand-arm-shoulder system, you align yourself wonderfully with the water pressure. The paddle should be extended by a maximum of 5 cm (2 inches). It is not a light paddle, but a very stable one. The two-part paddle is also very good for the plane as hand luggage. Have fun with the beautiful Lettmann paddle!
Dude I got one when I bought a Tuna,guy just threw it in with the package.6 years later I can’t use anything else. I bought a surge which I like,but the Lettmann is just another level.It has a learning curve but feels so good in the water.
I got a straight shaft from Seth Holloway a month or so back and took it in a Colorado river Multi day trip. And I have to say this paddle is sick Seth was telling me to maybe go with the crank shaft but I wanted a stronger paddle for that price and it’s extremely light compared to my bent shaft shogun.
Thanks for the review. I've watched this and your Gpower twister review. How are these paddles for downriver play? Stern prys/ reverse sweeps? I have a warn out powerhouse and wanted to try something new maybe with a blade forward design. The design for a vertical forward stroke makes perfect sense, just wondering how it is with slicy runs.
Have mine for a year now and it is the best I have ever had. The two pice is even more solid than the one pice... We don't have problems to get them... Right on the source in Germany 😅
I’m about to buy a second! But I’m getting the nitro with the forward offset. I have a galasport manic and odachi an a surge that’s like that also but these lettmanns are sick. I have a paddle obsession I guess, gotta have them all. Lol, it’s only like 4K in paddles haha 😆
That’s a sweet paddle ! Looked at them - Ordered one of the Ophion carbon paddles going to give it a shot - anything from Europe seems to take about 2 forevers right now
I have a G'Power Twister X-creek that also has a connector, but it isn't metal and isn't marked like this one. I love the flexibility on length and feather, I plan on going for a 90 offset when I'm racing. Right now I'm using 200 R45 for downriver. I feel like the blades on the twister are just about the same as what I'm seeing in your review and also I felt that same odd buoyancy when I first started using it, and it took some getting used to. One question, you mentioned having to get used to rolling with it, but you didn't go into any detail, what's the issue with rolling?
they are not cheap but I got word there is a 2 year warranty with that it gets replaced or repaired no cost Im going to look into that more because that's sounds to good to be true?
I like the lettman when there volume and the surge of lower volume type runs and if your interested in the lettman USA hit me up Message face book or gram and I can send you to the right place
Great review Wade, is the shaft ovalized ? Would love you to compare this paddle to or make a review of the galasport manic mcq, even a straight shaft 🙏
I have I used one while in CO it’s like everything the Werner Odichi wished it was I really liked that paddle a lot not as much as the LC or Gpower because the forwards crank is just so good
Man you got the wrong joint... there is another version (bit more expensive) to choose in configuration which has a different system so it cant open itself (which the reason is you getting on it with i.e. your cloth etc.) and its thicker...
If you had to choose an all-around shaft style do you think you would stay with a straight shaft? or would you go for a cranked? If you choose a straight, would you go with the blade forward design?
Buddy miles I have had this dilemma for awhile and difficult to answer I see advantages with both I’m working on a video using all 3 you see here so stay tuned
Dude have you ever thought about setting up an affiliate website with links to buy these products you spend so much time demoing? I have some ideas if you ever want to explore it. 🤙🏾
hey dude, which size blade did you go for? I'm thinking to invest but at the price i am afraid to make a mistake!!! how does the adjustable join feel? strong and not noticeable or would you go solid?
I have the smaller blade because at the time all he had I would have went large but after using it all this time I really liked the smaller blade it’s not really that small and the take apart I was nervous at first but it’s been extremely handy during transport and the fact I paddle so many different boats the ability to go from like 194-202 has been awesome lower volume runs I go like 196 and when on higher volume or long boat if I will go 202cm
@@WadeHarrison much appreciated for the feedback, I am a smaller guy so might go small, I want to try out different lengths cause I've only used 194 but I think it's too short but don't wanna spend all that money on a long solid to find out it's not for me!!!! Keep up the awesome bids man💪
It’s for sure the most expensive paddle out there but I did hear something about a no question ask warranty for 2 years free replacement or repair don’t know if that true but something almost no one does on paddles
@@joshinfwtx4506 that was a failure on my part I forgot to tell the full adjustment I got home and got tape measure out and confirmed the adjustment I will do a final thoughts on it and bring that up
I was told by G'Power that their paddles only have a 10cm adjustment on the straight shaft and that the bent shaft I ordered only has a 5cm adjustment, so that is pretty cool the paddle Wade demoed can adjust up to 10cm. You would have to check with Lettmann but if they are like G'Power, then you decide the minimum length you want when making a custom order. I don't think the 194cm to 204cm that Wade used is set in stone...that is what that person chose. Not for sure, but I assume you could order a minimum length of whatever you're comfortable with to attain both goals?
@@WadeHarrison I'm 5.7 160 pounds would you recommend the small? Would you change to the large if you had a chance? Or has there been another paddle out there that in your opinion is better than the lettmann since you got reviewed lettmann?
I scratched quite a few rocks with mine now over the years and it still almost looks like the day i bought it
Those edges of the blades are strong as hell
The back of the blade also felt quite strange to me in the beginning but after using it for a while and adjusting the way i hold my paddle when doing a backstroke that also works really well.
Sometimes i wish mine (197,55 degrees) was a tiny little bit longer
Thanks for the feedback
I love how you use them eddy lines to run upstream.
You make it look so easy.
Way to go wade.
Thanks I’m a fan of the upstream attainments
Thank you for all your great reviews
Yeah glad can get information out there
Nice review, Wade. Reason the blade feels strange on the back of the blade is caused by the forward set blade. On the forward stroke the blade stabilize super fast, on backward stokes it cranks away. The axis of the blade is offset to the axis of the pull (hand). I could not get used to it with rolling, here again it cranks if you your blade has a bit to much negative angle. But it has the best grip for forward strokes by far
Thanks for the feedback Kasi great insight....
I just ordered a G'Power Harpoon X. It would be interesting to see how the back face compares playboating since Stephen Wright loves his in that application. He did share that in big water it will slip as you mentioned and that his solution was to use a little epoxy.
Those are very good paddles I have a buddy that’s been using one for 5 years what I liked is g power useing the metal edging lettman does not
Awesome review!
Thanks Judy!!!
It is a great paddle for an open hand vertical paddling style.
If you hold the paddle in your fist, the ergo shaft has a negative effect.
It is ideal if the paddle shaft is held in the front part of the fingers like a handle of a suitcase.With the first stroke of the paddle, you let the paddle align itself in your hand. Since the shaft is in front of the paddle blade, you don't have to stabilise the paddle with a firm grip, it stabilises itself and aligns itself with the water pressure. Of course, when you are at your personal limit, you will hold the paddle less loosely. :-)
The style with the more open hand has an effect on the whole hand-arm-shoulder system, you align yourself wonderfully with the water pressure.
The paddle should be extended by a maximum of 5 cm (2 inches). It is not a light paddle, but a very stable one. The two-part paddle is also very good for the plane as hand luggage.
Have fun with the beautiful Lettmann paddle!
Dude nice feedback and agree you do have to alter your paddle grip when used it
So refreshing to read someone describing how a paddle should feel!
Dude I got one when I bought a Tuna,guy just threw it in with the package.6 years later I can’t use anything else. I bought a surge which I like,but the Lettmann is just another level.It has a learning curve but feels so good in the water.
I totally could see that and dam what a deal to have a paddle like that thrown in with a tuna
Been weighting for u to do something on this paddle for ever
I will have more coming on these
@@WadeHarrison awesome
Waiting*
@@ricksollosi69 I speaker mainly German that's why my English sucks
I got a straight shaft from Seth Holloway a month or so back and took it in a Colorado river Multi day trip. And I have to say this paddle is sick Seth was telling me to maybe go with the crank shaft but I wanted a stronger paddle for that price and it’s extremely light compared to my bent shaft shogun.
That’s awesome how’s it holding up so far
Ey Carl! Glad you're loving that paddle!
Thanks for the review. I've watched this and your Gpower twister review. How are these paddles for downriver play? Stern prys/ reverse sweeps? I have a warn out powerhouse and wanted to try something new maybe with a blade forward design. The design for a vertical forward stroke makes perfect sense, just wondering how it is with slicy runs.
Neither of these like to be backloaded I recommend something like the select warrior or new aquabound if want more of all round paddle
thanks@@WadeHarrison
@@chrisparent3018 You can get the Select Warrior done in a crank version as well (Triple Torque), but I think they only do it in one-piece.
I love that paddle 🤙
It’s been very good using it so far
Have mine for a year now and it is the best I have ever had.
The two pice is even more solid than the one pice...
We don't have problems to get them... Right on the source in Germany 😅
I also have some Lettmann Kayaks...
They are great too 🤙
I actually know a guy with a couple of lettmann boats I'm trying to review
I’m about to buy a second! But I’m getting the nitro with the forward offset. I have a galasport manic and odachi an a surge that’s like that also but these lettmanns are sick. I have a paddle obsession I guess, gotta have them all. Lol, it’s only like 4K in paddles haha 😆
I love the looks of the nitro I have not used it yet but will have a review of one up soon
@@WadeHarrison Sweet can’t wait to see it. Im getting mine tomorrow!
That’s a sweet paddle ! Looked at them - Ordered one of the Ophion carbon paddles going to give it a shot - anything from Europe seems to take about 2 forevers right now
there is a bunch of these in the southeast right now I can put you in contact with someone that has a lot of these
@@WadeHarrison do they make 1 piece shafts ? Gonna see how that Katana paddle does in a week or so
@@huntergipson3447 yes they do
@@WadeHarrison Can you send me the contact info for these? I just broke my paddle...
@@joewidner8308 hit me up bookface message or on the IG
I'd like to see you try that paddle in a long boat on a speed run down ocoee or green.
Yeah I’m going to get some long boat runs in it
I have a G'Power Twister X-creek that also has a connector, but it isn't metal and isn't marked like this one. I love the flexibility on length and feather, I plan on going for a 90 offset when I'm racing. Right now I'm using 200 R45 for downriver. I feel like the blades on the twister are just about the same as what I'm seeing in your review and also I felt that same odd buoyancy when I first started using it, and it took some getting used to. One question, you mentioned having to get used to rolling with it, but you didn't go into any detail, what's the issue with rolling?
Yeah I think someone without a solid roll would struggle with the leading crank design I was ok with it
That price tag is pretty spicy!
they are not cheap but I got word there is a 2 year warranty with that it gets replaced or repaired no cost Im going to look into that more because that's sounds to good to be true?
@@WadeHarrison it isn't! The Guys from Lettmann are super nice and will make sure that you get the most life out of your Paddel :D
Great review. Do you like the Lettman better than your Surge? Where is Lettman available in the USA?
I like the lettman when there volume and the surge of lower volume type runs and if your interested in the lettman USA hit me up Message face book or gram and I can send you to the right place
Great review Wade, is the shaft ovalized ? Would love you to compare this paddle to or make a review of the galasport manic mcq, even a straight shaft 🙏
The shaft does have. Slightly oval to it and yeah I have been trying to get my hands on a galasport
Hey Wade. Have you tried the new „Nitro“ Paddle from Lettman? What do you think about it in comparison with the Ergo Extreme LCS 70?
I have I used one while in CO it’s like everything the Werner Odichi wished it was I really liked that paddle a lot not as much as the LC or Gpower because the forwards crank is just so good
@@WadeHarrison thanks for your quick answer 👍
Hey Wade. Nice video! Do you remember the minimum length of that paddle that you tested? Cheers.
194cm
How is this holding up years later? Curious how it wears compared to a shogun
Well i rotate paddles out between aquabond aracworks and lettman and the lettman is holding up extremely well
Man you got the wrong joint... there is another version (bit more expensive) to choose in configuration which has a different system so it cant open itself (which the reason is you getting on it with i.e. your cloth etc.) and its thicker...
I have the updated one now
Best paddle out there. Can you share who distributes in SE?
hit me though bookface Message Or IG message
If you had to choose an all-around shaft style do you think you would stay with a straight shaft? or would you go for a cranked?
If you choose a straight, would you go with the blade forward design?
Buddy miles I have had this dilemma for awhile and difficult to answer I see advantages with both I’m working on a video using all 3 you see here so stay tuned
@@WadeHarrison wicked man, I've been watching your reviews for a while :), would love to one day be able to send you over some of the paddles I make
@@milesdyson5912 what paddles do you have??
@@WadeHarrison I've made my own if you blast me your email ill send you some photos
@@milesdyson5912 whspin@hotmail.com
Dude have you ever thought about setting up an affiliate website with links to buy these products you spend so much time demoing? I have some ideas if you ever want to explore it. 🤙🏾
Sounds interesting hit me up and like to see what your talking about
Sweet vid!!! Really interested in buying one.. how’s the paddle still holding up? And where could I get one on the east coast?
It’s holding up very good and hit me up through Instagram or bookface messages and I can point you where to go
Hey mate, what length did you run it at on the river? And what’s your height? I am thinking of buying one and just trying to figure sizing :)
I’m 5’10” and I 98% time keep it at the 200cm 45degree offset but if racking or long boats I go 202cm which is max
@@WadeHarrison thanks heaps Wade 👌
hey dude, which size blade did you go for? I'm thinking to invest but at the price i am afraid to make a mistake!!! how does the adjustable join feel? strong and not noticeable or would you go solid?
I have the smaller blade because at the time all he had I would have went large but after using it all this time I really liked the smaller blade it’s not really that small and the take apart I was nervous at first but it’s been extremely handy during transport and the fact I paddle so many different boats the ability to go from like 194-202 has been awesome lower volume runs I go like 196 and when on higher volume or long boat if I will go 202cm
I’m still on the fence on how much I trust take aparts but this one has to be the best ever it’s super solid
@@WadeHarrison much appreciated for the feedback, I am a smaller guy so might go small, I want to try out different lengths cause I've only used 194 but I think it's too short but don't wanna spend all that money on a long solid to find out it's not for me!!!! Keep up the awesome bids man💪
Was in school again nice video though
Thanks
put that Hi-N-Dry on it
😂 this guy☝🏻☝🏻
I dont know, but for me this paddle seems too expensive. 580 euros on the lettman shop, am I right? That is too much.
It’s for sure the most expensive paddle out there but I did hear something about a no question ask warranty for 2 years free replacement or repair don’t know if that true but something almost no one does on paddles
@@WadeHarrison ok, if thats true ... Sounds great
Is there enough length adjustment that one of these paddles could work for touring as well as WW?
I don't think so this one goes from 194cm to 204cm My touring paddle is a 220cm
@@WadeHarrison I didn't catch the 204 max in video. Thanks
@@joshinfwtx4506 that was a failure on my part I forgot to tell the full adjustment I got home and got tape measure out and confirmed the adjustment I will do a final thoughts on it and bring that up
Mine is 200cm
I use it for WW and some touringkayaks as well
I was told by G'Power that their paddles only have a 10cm adjustment on the straight shaft and that the bent shaft I ordered only has a 5cm adjustment, so that is pretty cool the paddle Wade demoed can adjust up to 10cm. You would have to check with Lettmann but if they are like G'Power, then you decide the minimum length you want when making a custom order. I don't think the 194cm to 204cm that Wade used is set in stone...that is what that person chose. Not for sure, but I assume you could order a minimum length of whatever you're comfortable with to attain both goals?
Is that the large blade
It’s the smaller one but very surprised how much power it has
@@WadeHarrison I'm 5.7 160 pounds would you recommend the small?
Would you change to the large if you had a chance?
Or has there been another paddle out there that in your opinion is better than the lettmann since you got reviewed lettmann?
Nice Video ..
Ever tried out a Greenland Paddle on whitewater? 😁
I have used one with a touring kayak but I don’t own one or I would give it a try
First?
☝🏻🤩