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Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
By:Robert N Pruden
Date: 12/29/2010, 9:31 am
In Response To: Re: Other: paddling without a thumb? (JohnK)

I have to agree with John. I have paddled with my thumbs snuggled for warmth against my index fingers and had no problems paddling. There is a period of adaptation but once done, it's no big deal. I would certainly never let the lack of a thumb stop me from paddling. Malcolm's idea sounds like a good alternative.

Robert N Pruden

Messages In This Thread

Other: paddling without a thumb?
Trent Hansen -- 12/20/2010, 7:12 pm
Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
frankp -- 12/30/2010, 2:03 pm
Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
Trent Hansen -- 12/26/2010, 7:29 am
Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
Jerry S -- 12/21/2010, 10:34 pm
Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
Bill Hamm -- 12/22/2010, 12:42 am
Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
ancient kayaker -- 12/21/2010, 11:35 pm
Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
Fred Gasper -- 12/21/2010, 7:11 am
Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
Fred Gasper -- 12/21/2010, 6:47 pm
Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
Kurt Maurer -- 12/21/2010, 7:34 pm
Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
Malcolm Schweizer -- 12/21/2010, 7:10 am
Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
JohnK -- 12/20/2010, 7:59 pm
Re: Other: paddling without a thumb?
Robert N Pruden -- 12/29/2010, 9:31 am