Re: [Paddlewise] Feathered v Unfeathered paddles

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_home.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 23:02:49 -0400
Wes Boyd wrote:

> Just from twisting things
> around a bit, it seems to me that I have the least wrist motion with about
> a 20-degree negative feather. Hmmmmmm . . .

I've been experimenting with feather angle a bit and find I prefer a +30
or so angle.  I figure my next paddle will be a continuously variable
feather bent shaft (AT, but I shudder at the cost - especially after figuring
in Canadian dollars!).  That way I'll do my cruising at a small angle and
switch to a large angle if I have a big headwind.  I've tried unfeathered,
but find it awkward compared to even a small angle of feather.

Mike

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