RE: [Paddlewise] Feathered v Unfeathered paddles

servus robert and all paddlers,
yes, I am an austrian, living near salzburg and kayaking the adriatic sea
(Italy, Croatia) karl

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Robert Lawson [SMTP:lawson_at_unt.edu]
> Sent:	Sunday, August 15, 1999 9:20 PM
> To:	Karl.Gradinger_at_ooe.gv.at
> Subject:	Re: [Paddlewise] Feathered v Unfeathered paddles
> 
> Karl
> 
> I love the internet because it makes the world smaller. I just
> noticed that your address ends w/ .at. Where are you? I guess
> Austria.
> 
> Robert
> 
> Karl.Gradinger_at_ooe.gv.at wrote:
> > 
> > I prefer unfeathered paddles because I like symmetric moves. I had
> injury
> > problems myself and can only stress the necessity of stretching and warm
> up
> > also for the wrists before, between and after kayaking. Good paddling
> karl
> > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Robert Lawson [SMTP:lawson_at_unt.edu]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 3:52 AM
> > > Cc:   PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> > > Subject:      [Paddlewise] Feathered v Unfeathered paddles
> > >
> > > A newbie question-
> > >
> > > I have recently begun paddling. I had many wrist injuries in my
> > > youth and I am concerned about the long term effects of bending
> > > my wrist while using a feathered paddle. What are the advantages
> > > of feathered over unfeatherd. How much would I risk my wrist to
> > > use a feathered paddle?
> > >
> > > I am interested in river touring w/ mild white water if it is
> > > part of the trip. I also hope to do some ocean surfing. Mostly
> > > I'm interested in kayaking because I have an injured knee so can
> > > not backpack any more and I miss nature. (All those years of
> > > Aikido and Ju-jitsu are permanently encoded into my joints)
> > >
> > > I would appreciate any input from experienced paddles on the
> > > respective advantages of feathered and unfeatherd paddles.
> > >
> > > Robert Lawson
> > >
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