Gullwing paddle
 

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

John(EagleEye) would not endorse something he did not think was a good product. He's the guy in the picture and I believe he's a member on here.

Here's his Testimonial:

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Maybe the boys a the various OEX locations can get you one to test out.

We dont deal with the Gullwing stuff, We deal with Bent shafts from Werner and AT. These paddles have far more R&D into them and are avilable in a much larger variety of price/material levels.

Come down and test paddle an AT or Werner, im sure youll find that these are a better paddle.

I just bought an AT Paddle for similar reasons and believe me the bent shaft paddle will save your shoulder. I could not believe how much better it was to paddle the Yak when I changed over to the Bent Shaft AT.

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 Werner Kalliste Bent Shaft Paddle that I'll be selling soon, $350....paddle retails for $465 +tax or $500 otd. I don't know what type of paddle you're using now but I am look for a straight shaft paddle, prefereably a Werner Camano, I'm willing to do a trade plus cash. I just jumped into a Hobie Mirage Outback, it comes with a paddle but its not the best, plus I've heard that some of the Hobie paddles break pretty easy.

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.

AT's oversized blade is a larger surface area however does keep a longer, "touring style" shape.

Come demo some paddles, its free and doesnt hurt to try. I keep one of my paddles here to demo even, an Xception Carbon OS. I like to be able to allow customers to try this stuff out, even if it means letting them use my personal gear.

Sounds good,
I haven't tried any AT paddles yet. I'll make a run down in a couple weeks for a demo. Thanks for the input.

Quality customer service right there.:cheers1:

I had sent an email to the company yesterday with some questions and got the following response. I'm still going to head down and demo some AT paddles from Siebler. Especially with the weight of this thing 40oz is heavy, my current paddle is 32oz and I'm not looking to go heavier.

I am interested in the paddle but have a couple of questions.

#1 I paddle often in high winds and feathering is necessary when against a head wind. Does the Gullwing feather?
#2 What is the weight of the 230 paddle?
#3 I need a blade style to get up to speed quickly due to surf lauches. Does the blade style meet this demand?
#4 Any plans for a shaft other than alluminum to save weight?

I am very interested since I have had 2 shoulder surgeries and I love kayaking too much to give up just yet.

Thank you
Matt

Matt, I'll give it a try. #1. No, it does not feather, one, because of the double curve, two, because of the low horizontal paddling angle. #2. the 230 with foam grips is around 40oz. #3. The blade is curved and generates a lot of power and because your not digging you will get more strokes per minute. #4. The handle only weighs 16oz, not that much heavier the a carbofiber one. Because of the double curve, making it out of carbonfiber would make the price out of sight. I have mant customers with back issues, myself included, and say they will never go back to a conventional style paddle. Check out some of the testimonials/reviews on our website. Thanks for your interest in Gullwing Paddles, Art