Storm paddles; lots of work for miles covered. I carry one as a back up but I'd cling to my long one with a death grip rather than have to use that thing for a day. Then again, I'm old and lazy and don't have to change direction quickly. If I take a left at Oahu, and a right at Shikoku that's only 2 turns. Boat; hand built, Aluit, 18' by 20" so turning and bracing are the norm no matter what I say. A long paddle hasn't caused me any distress but as has been said, you get familiar with what you use, good or bad. Kevin ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Oct 31 2007 - 14:28:00 PDT
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