Gullwing paddle

[YakMedic]

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