Re: [Paddlewise] Bent-shaft kayak paddles -- pros, cons, andrecommendations

I went in with Lew C. from the list and got the Lendal
crankshaft which I really like.  This is not in disagreement
with John as I had the adjustable crankshaft shortened to
210-216 and I don't know where they trimmed the loom.  The
the spread of the bends are just fine.  I find less wrist
issues which can aggravate my carpal tunnel (on both
wrists), but I had long modified my stroke techniques to
compensate on the straight shaft.  Indexing is quite nice on
the crankshaft.
I still can't determine a preference for that, my very
lightweight Epic, or my newest stick.  They all great fun to
paddle with...gabriel


> I've used both a bent shaft Lendal and a bent shaft Werner Kaliste.  A
> couple of weeks ago I helped lead a group of the coast of Newfoundland (as
> soon as the outfitter found out I had a lot of experience he volunteered me
> to help lead a group of 12 beginners).  He let me use his bent shaft
> Lendal.  I didn't like it.  The bend felt too far out from where I normally
> hold a paddle so I never felt secure bracing.  

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