Paddles: bent shaft or straight shaft? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Siebler · 02-23-2011, 01:19 PM

Definitely. Feathering your paddle will keep you from twisting your arms and wrists so much. Feather the paddle, grip with dominant hand (you dont need a death grip either) and then let your other hand just kind of slide on the paddle shaft. It will become a very natural motion after you get used to it and I am sure it will improve how you feel after you get off the water.

02-23-2011, 01:19 PM	#8
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Definitely. Feathering your paddle will keep you from twisting your arms and wrists so much. Feather the paddle, grip with dominant hand (you dont need a death grip either) and then let your other hand just kind of slide on the paddle shaft. It will become a very natural motion after you get used to it and I am sure it will improve how you feel after you get off the water. __________________ CJ Siebler

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