I have large hands, even though i am
vertically challenged. my loom is 4.5" but like i said, i have plenty of space when wrap my index finger and thumb around it. I wear a ladies large glove or men’s small glove if that gives you any idea.
In That Case I’d Pay Special Attention…
to gingerinnc. She’s had the problem and fixed it.
(Hey, I paddle a ‘ginger’ GP)
I don’t text…i don’t have the service
on my phone even. So that’s not it. LOL
Given that…
…it’s probably just a matter of conditioning, getting used to the paddle. There is nothing wrong with pulling on the paddle, in fact you have to pull on it. However, you do so by just hooking the blade with your fingers and your thumb should be relaxed. On the push stroke, your thumb and finger should all be relaxed. Except in rough water and when rolling/sculling/etc., there is no need to grip the paddle.
Glad to see it was accepted as intended.