: I just recently injured my shoulder - apparently a slight rotator cuff tear.
: The Kayak I own is a Mill creek 13 from CLC and I built the wooden diamond
: paddle from Chris K's book. My basic question is what would be the best
: paddle to get to alleviate the stress on the shoulder (presuming I will be
: able to kayak again)? I was curious whether the greenland style paddles
: would be better in this situation. Anyone else have an injury like this
: able to kayak again?

: Thanks for any tips (or hope)
: Bailey--

Hi Bailey, I've got the same injury, it's 4 years old, but still not up to scratch. Top that off with a 6 month old broken foot. Rehab is one of my objectives in getting back into kayaking. I'm hoping paddling will be good physical therapy--providing it isn't over done...[don't go out too far]. I've heard that the greenland paddle has less resistance through the water. There was a good discussion on this board just a while ago. But I've also heard that the fancy ultra light paddles aren't really worth the extra money, less durability and versatility [unless you're loaded with $ or obsessed]. Good luck. M.