Surf with Carmody & Wright
I will report. On a weekend now surf and tiderace with John Carmosy and Todd Wright. Wish us to live long and not eat too much sand and rocks !!!
chopped strand mat
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Bill H.
any report???
I just FINALLY got a chance to use the set i got…wow…they are cool…
i am used to standard kinetic blades…faster yes…i could easily feel the wing part moving the blade to where it should be -felt like trying to push down on an ice cube in a bowl-sliding around under a bit of control…
i like them…
lighter than my standard blades…hmm…was a good day…cannot wait until this next weekend when i get to play with them again…
they are very good, different too
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I found that they are really onto something good with this paddle, although it will not be for most paddlers nor uses. What really surprised me is that I simply love my trusty Werner Ikelos paddle. I felt it to be smooth in the water, very efficient, and great for bracing and rolling.
But it was a bit of a shock to then go to the Kenetik Wings. Yes, you can markedly feel the solid catch and the lift from this paddle. I was watching other good paddlers in my pod and for every 3 strokes I was taking they were taking 5 or 6.
I also feel they are a stability aid in rough conditions while executing a strong forward stroke. The lifting action of the blade enhances stability with laying back on the blade angle as with a regular paddle
The regular KW paddle is about the same surface resistance to my Ikelos, so for a smaller or higher tempo paddler you might consider the KW S version.
I found bracing, rolling, sweeps, rudders and draws all fine. Did not try sculling but that might be harder, will have to try it.
TP