Re: [Paddlewise] Wooden Paddles. . .

You left out the most important two reasons!
(1) They look pretty - until they have been used by someone like me that trashes
his gear!
(2) They are wonderfully warm for Spring/Fall/Winter paddling.  A wooden paddle
shaft and a pair of pogies will keep you hands warm to well below freezing.

Outfit3029_at_aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 6/2/00 9:43:05 AM !!!First Boot!!!,
> sailboatrestorations_at_worldnet.att.net writes:
>
> << I guess my question is rather general: why do some people prefer wooden
>  paddles?  As I said, I do like mine, but I just don't know why >>
>
>  Mark,
>    Two reasons that I prefer wooden paddles are;
>      1.  I like the feel.  The paddle shaft will flex a bit more naturally,
> real or imagined, this appears to be easier on my joints than a metal or
> plastic shaft.
>      2.  They look better.
>
> Bruce McC
>    WEO
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