While we are all talking about paddle grips let me chime in with a question or two of my own. In the limited paddling I have done I have found it comfortable to have my thumb on top of the paddle shaft with the rest of my fingers. I guess it leaves my fingers underneath the shaft to hold the paddle in place (and saves me from blisters). My questions; Is this an acceptable way to paddle? Would it put to much stress on ones hands on a long trip? Is there anyone who can recommend this "style" or not recommend it? --AJ *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> In the limited paddling I have done I have found it > comfortable to have my thumb on top of the paddle shaft with the rest of my > fingers. I guess it leaves my fingers underneath the shaft to hold the > paddle in place (and saves me from blisters). My questions; Is this an > acceptable way to paddle? Would it put to much stress on ones hands on a > long trip? Is there anyone who can recommend this "style" or not recommend > it? I normally hold my paddle with opposed thumbs, but when my hands get a bit sore or tired I occasionally hold it in the way described here, just for variation. As this grip is less secure (or at least feels less so), I switch back whenever I can, and never use it in more demanding circumstances. Kees *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
From: "AJ Mallory" <amallory_at_Pawsable.com> > My questions; Is this an > acceptable way to paddle? Would it put to much stress on ones hands on a > long trip? Is there anyone who can recommend this "style" or not recommend > it? Like Kees, I also use this when the paddle pressure on my middle thumb joint starts to irritate. And like Kees, I do it for variation and it is not advisable for high wind conditions unless you've got big hands and can get a solid grip with just your fingers. If it makes paddling easier and it doesn't compromise safety, I see no reason not to use it myself or not to recommend it to others. 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/ ***************************************************************************
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