: Hi Mike,

: A couple of suggestions. Get a used paddle of any offset and sleeve
: or ferrule it to zero degrees.

This is a great solution. I've worked with some biaxial carbon fiber, I'm sure that it would work well with the tubing.

: As far as your wrist hurting, lighten your grip and get your shaft
: rotation from your elbow and shoulder joints with no movement
: from the wrist joint.

I am being coached by instructors to do things I would never consider if I were in my sea kayak. I guess I will see when I get on the water if they are necessary or if as I expect, staying upright is more important than how I turn my wrist when I do a high brace on one side...

: Welcome to the other darkside.

I am so dark now that the call me Darth Darth.

m