Re: [Paddlewise] Fw: Paddle Characteristics

From: James <jimtibensky_at_fastmail.fm>
Date: Thu, 09 Sep 2004 13:29:27 -0700
Regarding the composite Greenland style paddles - 

I have demoed Mark Rogers' carbon paddle and it is light as a feather,
flexible and fun to use.  My first attempt at using it was weird.  I
reached forward and waved the blade through the air and almost fell out
of the boat.  It was the first time I realized that I let the weight of
the paddle bring the blade down to the water.  Since Mark's paddle has
no weight, the blade didn't come down!  I had to learn how to paddle all
over again.

Jim Tibensky
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