Like the original poster, I also have some tendinitis problems -- mine are in the wrist -- which forced me to a smaller Euro paddle some years ago. Of course, tendinitis never goes away, it just goes in abeyance, and often comes back. Well, like my brother Freddy, mine is back, and I am considering switching, also. To answer one of the original questions: using a G paddle makes for a much softer entry, which greatly reduces the initial impact on my joints and tendons. I suspect you will find a G paddle will help a lot. I will find out, also, once I get that stick carved. Got my cedar 2 x 4! Thanks to Kirk (I think) for posting the link to Chuck Holst's PDF article on building a G paddle. Now, to find that G spot ... or, does it matter if I just lie there ? [grin] -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Sep 03 2004 - 12:49:24 PDT
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