Gullwing paddle

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Originally Posted by YakMedic

I have test paddled a Werner Shuna and Kalliste but not any of the AT paddles. My problem is that I am unable to lift my left arm very high so I need to use an extreme low angle paddle style. I currently use a carbon tourning paddle but I don't get much power on the draw strokes and I'm looking for something with more paddle surface area while still keeping a very low angle stroke. The gullwing seems to fit this requirement.

I have a bum wing too....multiple surgery's to the left shoulder from my college and HS and wrestling years. Damn thing is, even after all the repairs to the shoulder, I still cant pick my nose or ass with my left hand, let alone paddle. But hell, thats why I peddle or turn on the Torque after burner.

I bought a Werner Corryrrecken (straight shaft) from CJ last year and to tell you the truth, its such a lightweight paddle, measured correctly for my body size, and when I finally learned how to paddle correctly (not saying you don't), my shoulder doesn't hurt as badly as it did with the cheaper, off the shelf paddle (Hobie)...Shoulder still hurts, but it's manageable. Actually, when I take the Torque out, I paddle and cruise with the motor on just to get some exercise. Stay with a proven brand - lots of R & D into the paddles OEX carries - bent or straight shaft, its up to you - I would demo both...Just my .02 cents.