Bent Shaft Paddles Rock! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 04-17-2011, 05:58 PM

I have used a straight paddle for most of m kayaking and after would have slight shoulder pain, or wrist pain, but yesterday for the OEX tourney I used a Bent Shaft paddle. First thing I noticed was more speed on the paddling, second was very little effort. At the end of the day when I was done, after paddling from Quivera Basin to OEX in the wind and against the out going tide I thought for sure I was going to be in pain. WRONG! No pain at all last night or today. My arms feel fresh and ready for more.

If you are paddling with a straight shaft,I know where this thread may end up, you really need to test paddle a bent shaft paddle.

Just thought I would lend my advice to those who may be wondering they should change paddles or not.

jorluivil · 04-17-2011, 06:45 PM

I have one of those.....I love it.

sammysamsam · 04-20-2011, 03:51 PM

arent bent shafts supposed to put more stress on your wrists?

Siebler · 04-20-2011, 04:18 PM

A true bent shaft will put less stress on your body. I could never go back to a straight shaft after using AT Paddles for a few years.

Jimmy, I am guessing that we loaned you my Xception Carbon for the tournament?

If you havnt already got yourself one let me know and we will get you the hookup on a nice AT

Jimmyz123 · 04-20-2011, 04:46 PM

Thanks CJ, I happened to hook up with someone selling an AT bent shaft and he allowed me to use it for the tourney and I bought it from him. I couldn't let that go after such a comfortable paddle that day.

Jimmyz123 · 04-20-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammysamsam

arent bent shafts supposed to put more stress on your wrists?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ9ax...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YeduKtjFxA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLmy...feature=relmfu

Watch these videos they will explain a lot about paddles, grip, and technique.

Bent shafts take a lot of stress off your body completely.

sammysamsam · 04-20-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ9ax...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YeduKtjFxA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLmy...feature=relmfu

Watch these videos they will explain a lot about paddles, grip, and technique.

Bent shafts take a lot of stress off your body completely.

i just bought an expensive full carbon straight shaft paddle for a steal. Looks like i might have to get a bent shaft now.

jorluivil · 04-20-2011, 05:07 PM

I'm glad I watched the videos, looks like I was holding the paddle the wrong way the whole time, I was paddling with the labels down.

Jimmyz123 · 04-20-2011, 05:26 PM

Before I watched those videos I realized I was paddling wrong and my wrists would swell up. After watching those nothing wrong anymore.

04-17-2011, 05:58 PM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Bent Shaft Paddles Rock! I have used a straight paddle for most of m kayaking and after would have slight shoulder pain, or wrist pain, but yesterday for the OEX tourney I used a Bent Shaft paddle. First thing I noticed was more speed on the paddling, second was very little effort. At the end of the day when I was done, after paddling from Quivera Basin to OEX in the wind and against the out going tide I thought for sure I was going to be in pain. WRONG! No pain at all last night or today. My arms feel fresh and ready for more. If you are paddling with a straight shaft,I know where this thread may end up, you really need to test paddle a bent shaft paddle. Just thought I would lend my advice to those who may be wondering they should change paddles or not. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

04-17-2011, 06:45 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I have one of those.....I love it. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

04-20-2011, 04:18 PM	#4
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	A true bent shaft will put less stress on your body. I could never go back to a straight shaft after using AT Paddles for a few years. Jimmy, I am guessing that we loaned you my Xception Carbon for the tournament? If you havnt already got yourself one let me know and we will get you the hookup on a nice AT __________________ CJ Siebler

04-20-2011, 04:46 PM	#5
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Thanks CJ, I happened to hook up with someone selling an AT bent shaft and he allowed me to use it for the tourney and I bought it from him. I couldn't let that go after such a comfortable paddle that day. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

04-20-2011, 05:07 PM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I'm glad I watched the videos, looks like I was holding the paddle the wrong way the whole time, I was paddling with the labels down. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

04-20-2011, 03:51 PM	#3
sammysamsam Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: whittier Posts: 158	arent bent shafts supposed to put more stress on your wrists?

04-20-2011, 05:26 PM	#9
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Before I watched those videos I realized I was paddling wrong and my wrists would swell up. After watching those nothing wrong anymore. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ