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.

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

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