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Re: Prefer Oval grips!!! Ditto N.T.
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 10/31/1999, 10:45 pm
In Response To: Re: Home-made paddles - Oval grips? (Don Beale)

> Those are neat looking paddles Shawn!

> Regarding oval grips, I have used both and definately prefer the oval, I
> think it is easier on the fingers and hands, and you can feel the blade
> angle.

> All the feathered paddles I made have round shafts, but from a builders
> perspective it would be harder to put a spiral in than a round transition.

Messages In This Thread

Glass-bladed paddles (photo & link)
Shawn Baker -- 10/29/1999, 2:09 pm
Re: Home-made paddles - Oval grips?
Stan Woronko -- 10/30/1999, 10:21 am
Re: Oval grips?
Shawn Baker -- 10/30/1999, 7:18 pm
Re: Home-made paddles - Oval grips?
Don Beale -- 10/30/1999, 11:43 am
Re: Prefer Oval grips!!! Ditto N.T.
Mike Hanks -- 10/31/1999, 10:45 pm
Re: Glass-bladed paddles (photo & link)
lee -- 10/29/1999, 11:39 pm
Re: Glass-bladed paddles
Dean Trexel -- 10/29/1999, 5:15 pm