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05-03-2011, 07:57 PM | #1 |
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Gullwing paddle
So I stumbled across this paddle while researching bent shaft paddles. I'm interested primarily because I've had my left shoulder surgically repaired twice and it doesn't hold up so well after a long paddle. I'm trying to stay a paddle purist as long as possible before converting to a hobie. What do you guys think, is it just a gimmick?
I would like to try one first but its a direct order from the manufacturer. They're cheap enough I may just pick one up. www.gullwingpaddles.com |
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Here's his Testimonial:
Maybe the boys a the various OEX locations can get you one to test out.
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Come down and test paddle an AT or Werner, im sure youll find that these are a better paddle. |
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05-04-2011, 05:59 AM | #5 |
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I have a Werner Kalliste Bent Shaft Paddle that I'll be selling soon, $350....paddle retails for $465 +tax or $500 otd. I don't know what type of paddle you're using now but I am look for a straight shaft paddle, prefereably a Werner Camano, I'm willing to do a trade plus cash. I just jumped into a Hobie Mirage Outback, it comes with a paddle but its not the best, plus I've heard that some of the Hobie paddles break pretty easy.
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05-04-2011, 05:57 AM | #6 |
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I have test paddled a Werner Shuna and Kalliste but not any of the AT paddles. My problem is that I am unable to lift my left arm very high so I need to use an extreme low angle paddle style. I currently use a carbon tourning paddle but I don't get much power on the draw strokes and I'm looking for something with more paddle surface area while still keeping a very low angle stroke. The gullwing seems to fit this requirement.
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I bought a Werner Corryrrecken (straight shaft) from CJ last year and to tell you the truth, its such a lightweight paddle, measured correctly for my body size, and when I finally learned how to paddle correctly (not saying you don't), my shoulder doesn't hurt as badly as it did with the cheaper, off the shelf paddle (Hobie)...Shoulder still hurts, but it's manageable. Actually, when I take the Torque out, I paddle and cruise with the motor on just to get some exercise. Stay with a proven brand - lots of R & D into the paddles OEX carries - bent or straight shaft, its up to you - I would demo both...Just my .02 cents.
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Come demo some paddles, its free and doesnt hurt to try. I keep one of my paddles here to demo even, an Xception Carbon OS. I like to be able to allow customers to try this stuff out, even if it means letting them use my personal gear. |
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I haven't tried any AT paddles yet. I'll make a run down in a couple weeks for a demo. Thanks for the input. |
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