: I don't have trouble reaching, but I think it would be more
: complicated, and on the front deck I can see that it's still
: there the entire time.
: Also, my decklines just behind my seat tend to be rather slack, so
: I don't trust them to hold on to stuff much.

Advantage to having the paddle on the rear deck is in a short chop where water is often on the deck it doesn't get splashed into your face coming off the paddle.

Bill H.