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

I switch around among my two greenland paddles (different lenghths and
different weights) and my two euro paddles (Werner's San Juan & Camano). 
I like to try all of them, and sometimes one feels right and sometimes
another.  Also, I paddle with a BCU affiliated company, and all of the
instruction and assessment is with euro paddles.  I have some rotator
cuff problems, and when my shoulders bother me, the greenland paddle is
definitely better for me.  Also, the greenland paddle makes bracing and
rolling so easy that I feel like I'm cheating if I don't try to do it
with the euro paddle too.

Joan
  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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