Re: [Paddlewise] Rolling with 2-piece AT Paddle

From: Gerald Foodman <klagjf_at_worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 09:41:04 -0700
> When I roll with my 2-piece bent-shaft AT paddle, the friction lock
mechanism
> loosens up, the blade angle changes, and more often than not, I blow the
> roll.

I have heard bad things about the friction lock on the AT.  My one piece AT
is the easiest and most forgiving paddle to roll with of all my other large
blade, narrow blade and greenland paddles.  By far.  Why compromise a
superbly built paddle with a funky joint?

Jerry

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