[Paddlewise] bent-shaft/wrist issues

for what it's worth, i am a violinist with chronic wrist problems.  for 
this reason i paddle unfeathered (which can be a drag in high winds, but my 
paddle, a lightning offshore, can be switched to feathered). i also try to 
make the stroke come from the abs, and use the open-hand technique.  i will 
try a bent-shaft paddle at some point but for now, as protective as i have 
to be of my hands, i can paddle once or twice a week for a few hours and 
with these techniques i do fine.  and for the record my paddle is very 
light.  that seems to make a big difference for me.

kcd


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