On Wed, 08 Mar 2006 12:25:12 GMT, Brian Nystrom
wrote:

(snipped)

In contrast, an unfeathered paddle has more drag, but it's consistent
and predictable.

That's why I prefer unfeathered. My WW kayak (which I use as a rec
kayak) came with a feathered paddle. I found it seemed to catch more
wind. And, if not careful, waves, which are even more dangerous to
stability to catch. Unfeathered is much better for me. For my very
low volume rec kayak, I bought a paddle that gave 3 choices of
feathering, and I leave it at unfeathered all the time I paddle.
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Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless.
Really.