Re: [Paddlewise] One armed paddler

Hi Jim,

The first thing to my mind was a double. The next was a question: how much
of an arm does he have left? If he has enough arm he could possibly use a
canoe paddle with a brace attachment to push against.

Also, w/w kayakers are using paddle mitts. They look a little hokey but I've
watched a few guys in playboats using them and they were better on a wave
with a mitt than I am with a paddle. But that might not be saying much.
Anyway, one mitt and a rudder might work.

For a more far-out thought, how about a brace that fits over the shoulders
with a paddle attached to a swivel in the middle. It would take a lot of
rotation but we're all supposed to be doing that anyway.

That's the extent of my ideas tonight. I think I'll go lay down. :P

Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA

On Dec 10, 2007 4:58 PM, James Farrelly <jfarrelly5_at_comcast.net> wrote:

> A question from a good friend who is not a Paddlewise member. I would
> like to share any responses with him so if this needs to be back
> channeled to fit list policy that works too.
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> > From: "tom cofer" <tcofer_at_atlantic.net>
> > Date: December 10, 2007 5:49:40 PM EST
> > To: "Jim Farrelly" <jfarrelly5_at_comcast.net>
> >
> > Hey........A couple I know here in Aiken .....are interested in
> > paddling.....only problem.....he only has one arm....!!!!!!!!  You
> > ever come across a one-armed paddler ???????  How would he do
> > that......the only thing that comes to mind...is the peddle kayak
> > made by Hobie....I have 'peddled' one......they go quite
> > nicely...............So.....any ideas ????????
> > T`
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