RE: [Paddlewise] Storm Wing?

From: K. Whilden <kwhilden_at_u.washington.edu>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 12:45:10 -0700 (PDT)
On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Mattson, Timothy G wrote:
<<SNIP>>
> So in the humble opinion of this heavy wing user who is actively trying to
> become a storm paddler, i would not use a wing for storm paddling.  
> 
> I would love to hear from any fellow paddlewisers who think otherwise.
> 
> --Tim

I use a wing paddle in storm conditions all the time. In fact it is the
only paddle I use on the sea, and guess what... I made it myself. It is a
Greenland paddle. By far the best rough water, high or low bracing,
sculling, and rolling paddle that exists.  And, if you use a properly
constructed Greenland paddle with modern wing paddle technique, you will
be amazed at the speed and power available.

Just my opinion...
Kevin

ps. I have yet to see a commercially produced Greenland paddle that is
anything close to what a proper Greenland paddle should be.

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