On 9-Mar-2006, "Rick" wrote:

Feathered paddles require a lot of wrist rotation, another reason not to use
them, especially on multi-day or extended trips. A little tendinitis goes a
long way.

Only if the feather is not selected to suit the paddling style. Large feather
angles will require large wrist rotation.

Unfeathered paddles, contrary to popular misconception, require wrist rotation.
However, it is small and opposite that required for a large feather angles.

I use both feathered and unfeathered paddles (former a Lendal Archipelago w/
bent shaft set to approx 30 degree feather; latter a Greenland-style paddle).
If I get into a serious wind, I switch to my spare storm paddle with a sliding
stroke. Regardless of paddle, I don't notice the problems that most people
complain about. Matching the paddle to the technique seems to solve them.

Mike