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bent shaft vs straight shaft paddles
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Loftus Sep 2, 2010.

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Greg Loftus replied to Collin's discussion 'bent shaft vs straight shaft paddles'

That is a good point they are expensive. Cheers, Greg

Sep 2, 2010

Thomas Moore replied to Collin's discussion 'bent shaft vs straight shaft paddles'

Here's one more opinion. I paddle a straight shaft over the bent because I feel as though it gives you a little more leverage with the boof however I feel the AT paddle is the exception. It has leverage, it's comfortable but its also one…

Sep 2, 2010

Greg Loftus replied to Collin's discussion 'bent shaft vs straight shaft paddles'

Join us on playak.net great resource, Greg

Sep 2, 2010

Greg Loftus replied to Collin's discussion 'bent shaft vs straight shaft paddles'

You can always swuch later and there is nothing wrong with having a selection of paddles to choose from. Have fun with it Cheers Greg

Sep 2, 2010

Collin replied to Collin's discussion 'bent shaft vs straight shaft paddles'

thanks for all the input guys! i did what you said and demoed both a straight shaft and a bent shaft. while both felt pretty good i went with the bent shaft because i have heard it reduces stress on the wrists and it just felt more natural in my…

Sep 2, 2010

Andrew Holcombe replied to Collin's discussion 'bent shaft vs straight shaft paddles'

Hi Collin, I agree with both Tao and Greg. If you can demo both. Personally I use an AT 2 bent shaft (I switched from a straight shaft about 7 years ago) and have found it to be excellent. I think the biggest difference is in the grip, to me a bent…

Sep 1, 2010

tao berman replied to Collin's discussion 'bent shaft vs straight shaft paddles'

Hi Collin, Congratulations on your new boat. I would suggest you demo a straight shaft and also a bent shaft to see which one feels better to you. I know a lot of great paddlers that use a straight shaft, and a lot of great paddlers that prefer…

Aug 27, 2010

Greg Loftus replied to Collin's discussion 'bent shaft vs straight shaft paddles'

I think that the big difference in the bent shaft is that it is designed to relieve stress from the forearms by placing your wrist in a more natural position. I have bought my first bent shaft and for me i haven't yet decided which I prefer.…

Aug 27, 2010

bent shaft vs straight shaft paddles

I just bought my first boat, a mamba 8.0 creek edition, and am trying to get the rest of the accessories i need to get on the river and get paddling. I have a skirt and am now just wondering what the pros and cons/ costs and benefits between using a straight shaft paddle and a bent shaft paddle are. Is there a difference in power and control or is just personal preference? Also any good info or resources for a beginner paddler, i have lots of river experience just not in a hard boat, would be…See More

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About Me: I am a beginner kayaker but have been guiding on the Yough river for the past two summers. I love anything outdoors and am extremely happy to have bought my first boat and am eager to become a better paddler as time goes on and hopefully am able to progress quickly so i am able to feel comfortable travelling and running rivers i am unfamiliar with.