Re: [Paddlewise] paddle suggestions

From: Spencer A. Smith <encrusted_detritus_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 21:26:01 -0700 (PDT)
> As I see it the only advantages of a take apart are,
> ease of transport, and providing either a right or
> left feather.  Short of those I've concluded 
> that a solid shaft has to be better

Gordin,

I don't paddle much anymore, but when I did I found
switching from my "normal" right-hand control to
left-hand control on my break-apart paddles was good
practice for technique & fine tuning of paddle strokes
/ maneuvers.

Spencer

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Spencer A. Smith
a.k.a. SNAGGLETOOTH, Spinner, Sponge, Bark or Recneps
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