On Mar 29, 2:27 am, Wilko wrote:
(PeteCresswell) wrote:

Only regret was not spending another fifty bucks for the foam-sandwich blade
model. Reason: the foam blades - with their 1/4" round edges were much, much
more hand-friendly. I imagine they'd also be marginally better as outriggers
when sitting in the chop.... but the suspected hand-friendliness would be the
main factor.

Pete, you made me curious: why is hand-friendliness so important to you?

My paddle blades are made of glass fibre, and they tend to wear down
over time, creating edges that are pretty rough, and sometimes even
sharp. I never get near them with my hands though.

Or try not to! Damn, I know that pain! Graphite splinters hurt like a
MOFO and are a nuisance to remove! OUCH!

The edges of a paddle blade are for cutting into the water and nothing
else.

John Kuthe...