Could it be my Paddle? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPatrick · 01-13-2011, 02:54 PM

It has a lot to do with weight and technique. I have an Onno one piece paddle that is only a 210 mm. I used it comfortably on a FND at 36 inches wide. With a short paddle use a high stroke and be sure to use your torso as well. A lighter paddle will have a lower swing weight. I'm not sure of my paddles weight but it is the lightest I have ever held.

Iceman · 01-13-2011, 02:58 PM

"feathering" is offsetting the blades.

The bent shaft alleviated my wrist pain completely, less twist and torque.

Jimmyz123 · 01-13-2011, 03:05 PM

I was watching a video on how the bent shaft puts the wrist and arms at the more correct angle for paddling. I think that's going to be the ticket is getting the bent shaft. Thank guys for the heads up. I can tell you that I know my technique that day was all over the place. I was tired and I know when that happens we tend to not be as focused on technique. Probably if I would have just relaxed and paddled one way the entire time I would have been fine.

Fiskadoro · 01-13-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I can tell you that I know my technique that day was all over the place. I was tired and I know when that happens we tend to not be as focused on technique. Probably if I would have just relaxed and paddled one way the entire time I would have been fine.

There you go....

Jim

Jimmyz123 · 01-13-2011, 03:44 PM

Man I love this site. I am loving the feed back that I am getting on this and it makes perfect sense. Thinking about it now I think I was gripping the paddle too tightly. I'm sitting here at my work desk and when I grip like I was holding my paddle I feel the tenderness in the wrist. Now I think I was gripping too tightly and that was putting the strain on that muscle. I remember my right has was loose and relaxed and my left has was solid and tight. I see it now and I know how I did it.

bubblehide · 01-13-2011, 05:19 PM

I have a nice Werner bent shaft paddle; it took a little (very little) while to get used to, but I have no wrist issues. Go see Andy, he'll hook you up.

wiredantz · 01-13-2011, 05:43 PM

I remember the first time i went out for 8 miles i was in pain, but the real pain didn't come until i tried to sleep on my side. It was so painful, i was so sore. Then i kept on paddling and my muscles kept getting bigger and the pain slowly kept diminishing.

well my muscles aren't that big, but i see the difference.

You might try out this paddle, I have been looking at this paddle for a few weeks now, but i can't justify this purchase with my wife.... :*(

http://www.outdoorplay.com/Bending-B...&cvsfhu=383236

01-13-2011, 02:54 PM	#1
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Technique It has a lot to do with weight and technique. I have an Onno one piece paddle that is only a 210 mm. I used it comfortably on a FND at 36 inches wide. With a short paddle use a high stroke and be sure to use your torso as well. A lighter paddle will have a lower swing weight. I'm not sure of my paddles weight but it is the lightest I have ever held.

01-13-2011, 02:58 PM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	"feathering" is offsetting the blades. The bent shaft alleviated my wrist pain completely, less twist and torque. __________________

01-13-2011, 03:05 PM	#3
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I was watching a video on how the bent shaft puts the wrist and arms at the more correct angle for paddling. I think that's going to be the ticket is getting the bent shaft. Thank guys for the heads up. I can tell you that I know my technique that day was all over the place. I was tired and I know when that happens we tend to not be as focused on technique. Probably if I would have just relaxed and paddled one way the entire time I would have been fine.

01-13-2011, 03:44 PM	#5
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Man I love this site. I am loving the feed back that I am getting on this and it makes perfect sense. Thinking about it now I think I was gripping the paddle too tightly. I'm sitting here at my work desk and when I grip like I was holding my paddle I feel the tenderness in the wrist. Now I think I was gripping too tightly and that was putting the strain on that muscle. I remember my right has was loose and relaxed and my left has was solid and tight. I see it now and I know how I did it.

01-13-2011, 05:19 PM	#6
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	I have a nice Werner bent shaft paddle; it took a little (very little) while to get used to, but I have no wrist issues. Go see Andy, he'll hook you up.

01-13-2011, 05:43 PM	#7
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I remember the first time i went out for 8 miles i was in pain, but the real pain didn't come until i tried to sleep on my side. It was so painful, i was so sore. Then i kept on paddling and my muscles kept getting bigger and the pain slowly kept diminishing. well my muscles aren't that big, but i see the difference. You might try out this paddle, I have been looking at this paddle for a few weeks now, but i can't justify this purchase with my wife.... :*( http://www.outdoorplay.com/Bending-B...&cvsfhu=383236