The forces on the hand and arm while using the bow paddle are going to include some torsion, pulling the hand forward and down. Those forces may well create their own set of tendonitis issue. With that the design is very inovative and probably a good solution for some paddlers. Dana Dickson Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 09:21:58 -0700 From: "Dave Kruger" <kdruger_at_pacifier.com> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Greenland Style Paddles 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. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I am wondering how you brace with the bow paddle. I seems the especially on a high brace your arm would be in an exaggerated or awkward position. I also wonder about sculling. Bob *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Wed, 8 Sep 2004 08:57:57 -0800, "Bob Carter" <revkayak_at_aptalaska.net> said: > I am wondering how you brace with the bow paddle. I seems the > especially on a high brace your arm would be in an exaggerated or > awkward position. I also wonder about sculling. Bracing is no problem, both low and high braces. It does require a change in body position, dropping the onside elbow more than with a straight paddle for high braces. Low braces are essentially the same body position. For robust sculling, body just above the water stuff, I feel stronger with the bow. I can comfortably get below the paddle sculling away merrily. Cross bow rudders are also entertaining because you can do them with a single hand, bracing the out of water blade against your shoulder. I've only done this for fun, I wouldn't let go of the paddle in interesting conditions. I'll bring my bow paddle to the Mystic Arctic Boat weekend if anyone here is going and wants to try it. Kirk -- Kirk Olsen *************************************************************************** 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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