I started with a heavy aluminum paddle from LL Bean in a Keowee, but that doesn't really count since it was banished years ago. My first serious paddle was a 230 cm Werner Camano graphite 1 piece feathered 45 degrees (right handed). Light, but seemed to get me there slower than my partners. I also began to develop tendonitis of the right elbow on long trips or after multiple days of paddling. I switched 2 years ago to a Vitudden graphite take apart, 360 degrees vaiable feathering, 230 cm as well, larger blade. I generally have this with a slight feather (20 degrees) for a little wrist movement but rarely feather more other in high winds. My paddling speed is much better, no tendonitis, paddle ways 27 0z. I have tried many other paddles but really prefer this one. My 9 year old uses the Camano and loves it. The smaller blade face is better for his arm strength. Martin Doerfler New York NY *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Feb 26 1998 - 04:36:27 PST
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