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02-23-2011, 09:35 AM | #1 |
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Paddles: bent shaft or straight shaft?
anyone want to explain pros/cons of each?
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02-23-2011, 09:51 AM | #2 |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ9ax...91FA606B9CFC59
This video will explain it. Bent shafts will reduce the potential wear on your wrists, tendons, and joints(Ergonomic). If you have had tendonitis in your wrists ever you may want to look into the bent shafts. |
02-23-2011, 10:51 AM | #3 |
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thanks Jimmy, good video
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02-23-2011, 01:01 PM | #4 |
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In addition to the Ergonomics, ent shafts also increase the reach of your paddle blade by about an inch on average. Just a little extra propulsion out of each stroke. Those inches add up fast...
I have been using AT Bent shafts for about 3 years and absolutely love them, Couldnt go back to a straight shaft even if I had to. |
02-23-2011, 01:43 PM | #5 |
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So i have a broken wrist that never heald right since i cant get a hobie will a bent shaft help with the shooting pain i get after paddleing?
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02-23-2011, 01:47 PM | #6 |
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The bent shaft will likely help, It may be your paddling form as well. Do you Feather your paddle?
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