Re: [Paddlewise] Advantages of the high aspect ratio paddle?

From: <Pipeguy55_at_aol.com>
Date: Sat, 19 May 2001 22:43:56 EDT
In a message dated 5/19/01 2:25:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mje_at_spamcop.net 
writes:


> ,  I'm still a newcomer to this style of paddle, but my
> experience suggests a few possible hypotheses:
> 
> < 4 snips >

Hello Michael,  

I'm also new to this style of paddle, but not new to kayaking and I agree 
with all of your points in the post.  My question to you or others is this:  
Do you still use your original paddle or has the "traditional" paddle become 
the exclusive paddle of choice.  The reason I'm asking is that it seems to me 
that on high wind or rough water conditions, and on long trips the Greenland 
paddle would be a better choice.  On light wind and short trips, or if I feel 
like "getting aerobic" for a half-hour the Werner Camano is my weapon of 
choice.  I have heard it advised to find a paddle you like and stick with it, 
but so far I don't have a problem switching between the two styles.  Feel 
free to get technical, I can handle it!

Thanks,
Steve Schmitz


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