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 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Haven't paddled a bent shaft, so can't speak to it, but I do paddle a Greenland paddle, and it is WAY easier on the wrists, no issues with feathered/unfeathered, and I find it quieter to paddle as well. Lest I be branded a zealot or anything, I also paddle spoon paddles on a regular basis. When I find my wrists getting sore I do concentrate more on technique, but just switching to the Greenland paddle seems to be the best answer for me personally. My two cents worth- Regards, Kevin *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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