This long versus short paddle question was over for me the second season ... tendinitis in my wrists using a mongo paddle drove me to a 220 cm Lightning and I've only used a longer paddle when back seating the double, where a longer paddle is needed to get to the water over the side of that battleship. If my single were narrower, I'd go to a 210. Short paddles are quicker to place and reduce the wear and tear on my joints. Craig, if you thought a knee replacement was torture, talk to an orthopedist about a shoulder replacement. BTDT -- and I opted to live with a sore shoulder and paddle less strenuously. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Jul 16 2010 - 06:05:21 PDT
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