i've been doing some off shore and still water paddling the last couple of days.
i have a shaka pu set up at 6" above which has been great on the shorter sups when surfing. the paddle felt pretty good off shore. however on the flats i felt my neck and traps coming into play as i was finishing strokes.i struggled to keep my shoulders i n a compressed position. i might add i reckon i'm sitting about 2" higher out of the water then on my 8 10.
questions 1 should i get another paddle a bit longer, maybe back to 8" above
2 i would like a paddle that can match the weight of a shaka pu, but wouldn't mind trying a knob type handle. the shaka handle i think could be a bit wearing on the palms ( no jokes here). i have two mighty callouses on each palm from the shaka handle as it is
3 is it worth considering different lenght paddles for flats and off shore
4 i've never had this neckie/trappie/ tighten up feeling before
5 recommended paddles
6 anything else
cheers

62mac said...

Lacey, you need to talk with Jacko,he will sort you out

mac

as those guys in yes minister used to say- all in the fullness of time
ha,he is on the talk to list for sure
cheers
ps did you sup snapper today. surfed my 16 fter, no very well, but had fun