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 Bent Shaft v. Straight Paddles
 
 5/5/2007 6:17:28 PM
User is offlineBeekeeper
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Bent Shaft v. Straight Paddles
  Wondering what paddle people out there use. I use a bent shaft paddle. I use this paddle because I like to use both sides of my body. I'm looking into getting a beaver or otter tail paddle. These are stright paddles. With these paddles I will need to improve my j-stroke. Alot.
 9/9/2007 9:15:41 AM
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Re: Bent Shaft v. Straight Paddles
I am posting (not with an opinion) but to move the topic to the most recently posted so folks might put in thoughts. I have never used a bent shaft paddle - educate me - what are the pros/cons and what do most people use (I think there was a survey on this eons ago too)
Paddledog - where are old surveys stored on teh site... thanks...
 10/30/2007 1:18:38 PM
User is offlinegrandpa paddler
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Re: Bent Shaft v. Straight Paddles

I'm not an expert on paddles and even less on bent shafts...  but that isn't going to stop me from offering my opinion.

From what I understand, bent shafts are primarily for going fast and are best used with the hit and switch method.  Basic strokes (J, draw & sweep) are clumsy with a normal 14 degree angle blade.  I think someone (Mitchell?) makes a 7 degree angle that is supposed to be an acceptable compromise.  If I thought I could sneak another paddle into the garage without my wife seeing it, I'd consider getting one.

Remember, this opinion is offered by a guy whose favorite paddle  is a cheap plastic/alum paddle from Walmart.  The BB Arrow goes as a spare and the rest usually stay in the garage loft.


Better to be up the creek without a paddle than to not be on the creek at all.
 11/2/2007 12:41:34 PM
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Re: Bent Shaft v. Straight Paddles
Sometimes the best things in life are the cheapest (or free)!

Stacy
 2/8/2008 1:48:23 AM
User is offlineeartt16
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Re: Bent Shaft v. Straight Paddles
Grandpa, you must be in my area, we need to go paddle soon. Look for our Tionesta Creek trip on Good Friday. As far as bent shafts go, I'm no expert either but I prefer a bent shaft when I use my 16' Penobscot backwards and go solo for camping trips or with the dog.Wider and longer it gets a good "bite"in the water. And I don't find it clumsy at the end of the stroke, just a twist and a rudder like move before starting again.But, they are more tiring to use all day.This is a $45 Carlisle plastic 14 degree(cheeeep power paddle). EAR
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