Egad. That is the most bizarre paddle I have ever seen. I take it the strap is down in use. Looks like the main difference ergonomically is that the hand is closed on a vertical object (the handle) instead of a (more or less) horizontal object (paddleshaft in a "normal" paddle). The consequence is the forearm is not twisted inward on pulling. Wow. As a tendonitis guy, I think I need to try one of these. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kirk Olsen" <kork4_at_cluemail.com> > As Michael noted Bill took an alternate route. He thought about the > biomechanics of paddling and came up with his own paddle. I've got one > it works very well. > > http://home.comcast.net/~jkolsen/assets/images/fullbow1.jpg > http://home.comcast.net/~jkolsen/assets/images/bowhandle.jpg > > Your hands go on the vertical posts/handles. The strap is to keep the > paddleblades from flopping into the water when you rest it on the > cockpit coaming - the strap is not structural. *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Sep 06 2004 - 09:22:06 PDT
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