Re: [Paddlewise] Forward paddling, paddle length and cocked wrists

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Kruger" <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
> Peter Osman wrote:
>
> >         I'd be interested in other opinions on paddle length. Several
people
> > have talked on Paddlewise about problems arising from the use of
feathered
> > paddles with cocked wrists. But as I heard on Saturday it doesn't seem
to be
> > necessary to rotate the wrist provided the paddle length and forward
stroke
> > are adjusted appropriately.
>
> Generated significant tendon pain when I "graduated" from a 235 cm Werner
San
> Juan (monster blades) to a 245, enough I had to lay off paddling for a
while
> ... some 6-7 years ago.
>
> Switched to a 220 cm Lightning standard sea kayak paddle that summer
> (medium-size blades) and have been relatively tendon-pain-free since.
>
> I believe in short paddles ... it's your technique that counts.

The tendency is definitely toward shorter paddles.  I once advised use of
inordinate length paddles for folding singles and doubles.  But I have come
down probably around 40 cm from the 240 and 250-60 respectively.

ralph diaz

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