Re: [Paddlewise] Bent shaft paddles

From: Rich Kulawiec <rsk_at_gsp.org>
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 16:25:15 -0400
On Fri, Oct 02, 1998 at 12:53:54PM -0700, Edward Sullivan wrote:
> Huh uh; double-blades. I know Current Designs makes one in graphite.
> Looks a little like a curl bar for weightlifting. Supposed to give a
> more ergonomic angle to the wrist.

A lot of slalom racers use bent-shaft (also called "double-torque")
paddles.  I've tried one -- it takes a bit of getting used to,
but it does make holding a duffek steady under power much easier.

---Rsk
Rich Kulawiec
rsk_at_gsp.org
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