"Don White" wrote in message
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I've been looking at those things the last few years at our local boat
show. I tried to pin the dealer down on how durable those paddles would be
if you grounded on rocks etc. he couldn't satisfy me...so I only got as
far as taking phamplets home.
Sea kayaking is popular around here.


There's a DVD instructional video that comes with it. The secret to
avoiding damage to paddles is to offset the pedals (one forward and one
backward) and lock into place with a provided bungee cord so they are
positioned horizontally, flat against the hull. The paddles themselves
seem very durable and all the hardware, including the chains that operate
them are stainless. It is recommended that you rinse the assembly with
fresh water (if using in the ocean) and lightly spray the chains and pulleys
with WD-40.

It's quite a rig and a lot of fun.

Eisboch