In a message dated 5/9/01 1:13:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dkruger_at_pacifier.com writes: > > The paddle I use has a smaller blade face than the Camano, so I doubt > switching > from a 235 SJ to a 235 Camano would have been OK. I understand. I think that's the problem with the "any 'ol paddle will do jes fine" approach to paddle selection that some advocate (not attributing anything to you here, Dave -- it's just that you got me thinking). Sure, you can make the boat go and even get used to any paddle you use. But at some point there is the tendency to overdo it, and using a paddle which is much too big for your individual body type and conditioning can reek havoc on you. Then, once the damage is done, remedial measures are called for -- such as an appropriately-sized or even smaller paddle. Injury is nature's way of telling us we have more to learn about ... paddle sizing? For the record, the only > time I wish I had that San Juan back is in surf. That small Lightning stick > just does not give me enough push on bracing and steering, _quick enough!_ > > It's hell getting old! > Amen, Brother. Though even ten years ago, I could pull my body apart with a 220 Camano. My body is built more for the 220 Little Dipper. Anything larger and I have to be careful or I'll strip my gears. Harold *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu May 10 2001 - 08:24:53 PDT
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