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 handpaddles may not be the answer New
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Re:  the shoulder demons want me! I DO NOT want to do anything to put me out, BLUEEZ New
Re:  Same thing happened to me about 5 yrs. ago,Then I lost my paddle and.. sprinkle New
Date: Jun 15 2008, 12:21 GMT
From: kevin22
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towards the end of my 10 years of shoulder problems i switched to handpaddles exclusively for playboating/river running and kept using a paddle for creeking. i think this helped but handpaddling is not a guaranteed fix especially if you have never handpaddled much as it could lend to some water slapping that could make you worse. if you do make a switch i'd recommend handpaddles on the smallish side and going a few times with someone that knows good handpaddling technique. i think there is a real need for handpaddling instructors. but switching to a new form of paddling while injured is a bad idea in my opinion. it can be a great adjunct as part of the recovery process but if you have had recent "twinges and strains" it's best to just take a break first. good luck and let us know how it turns out. |
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 hand paddling instructors. :) RUwet New -
- Hum, maybe how to get the da%$ things off when the $hit hits the fan, lol. miltymann New
- Well there's a special hole on the Cheat Canyon that saw me do that! <NT> nixon_boatertalk New
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