From: "John Gibbs" <johngibbs_at_charter.net> > [...] Eddyline MidSwift paddle. It's nice and light, and I like the blade size, > but I notice a fairly pronounced flutter, as it gyrates a bit on its axis a > couple cycles per stroke. > > Is this flutter a paddler issue I can correct without implementing a death > grip? All paddles will flutter, but you should be able to control it without a death grip. I'd say if you can't control it with a reasonable grip, it's a defective design. Most good paddles only exhibit flutter when gripped _very_ lightly. > I'm deciding whether to return it and order a Lightning paddle or > something else. Not a bad plan. The paddle is as important as the kayak. Get a good one. If you're worried about your joints, try a bent shaft and see if you prefer it. You might also try different feather angles before putting the money down. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Nov 29 2001 - 14:05:51 PST
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