Gear Review: Adventure Technology Hercules Carbon
--Product Information--
Product Name: Hercules Carbon
Product Brand: Adventure Technology
Best Use: Creeking/Play Boating/River Running
Sizes Available / Specs:
Paddle Length: Bent: 185, 188, 191, 194, 197, 200; Custom Available. Straight: 185, 188, 191, 194, 197, 200,205, 210; Custom Available.
Blade Offset: 30-Degree Standard, Custom Available.
Shaft Material & Size: BENT: Carbon Duraweave with Innegra; Full Control Grip; Standard or Small Diameter STRAIGHT: Carbon Duraweave with Innegra; Standard or Small Diameter Blade Size 700 sq cm.
--Test Information--
Location of Test: Wind River & Green Truss
Duration: 8 hours of glory
--Ratings--
Value Rating: 9
Durability Rating: 9
Overall Rating: 9
Full Review:
This paddles rocks! I play boated the Lower Wind River and took it Creek boating down the Green Truss. While using the paddle, I noticed how much power I had from the blades thanks to the minimal flex from the blades while taking large boof strokes or big braces. The 200cm fit me perfectly. I think I will be switching from my Werner Powerhouse over to this AT Hercules.
"The Good" List: Very versatile paddle if you are a honey badger or just getting into the sport. From Creek boating to play boating, this paddle does both excellent. There is no need to have a dedicated creek or play paddle because this thing does them both.
"The Not so Good List": It does not match my PFD.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this paddle to anyone who is planning on doing both play boating and creek boating.