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04-17-2011, 05:58 PM | #1 |
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Bent Shaft Paddles Rock!
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.
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04-17-2011, 06:45 PM | #2 |
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I have one of those.....I love it.
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04-20-2011, 03:51 PM | #3 |
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arent bent shafts supposed to put more stress on your wrists?
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04-20-2011, 04:18 PM | #4 |
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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 |
04-20-2011, 04:46 PM | #5 |
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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.
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04-20-2011, 04:48 PM | #6 | |
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Quote:
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.
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04-20-2011, 05:07 PM | #8 |
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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.
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04-20-2011, 05:26 PM | #9 |
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Before I watched those videos I realized I was paddling wrong and my wrists would swell up. After watching those nothing wrong anymore.
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04-21-2011, 10:06 AM | #10 |
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I've tride a bent shaft paddles and they are very nice, particularly on my wrists. I don't have any joint issues but using one felt very comfortable. They are similar to the bent curling barbells at the gym. Same idea and curling with the bent barbell is MUCH easier on the wrist and elbows than a straight barbell. Mike
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