Changing the Paddle Offset

[Carroll Birge]

I know this has been posted before, but can't find it now and am assuming it has been removed. I need to experiment with offsets because I have developed tennis elbow in my right arm. I'm wanting to take an old paddle with 45 degree offset, right hand control, and start changing it. I might not want to stop until I have left hand control. The existing paddle is an old Werner Wenatchie, that has the oval rather than round shaft. It would seem to me that if there is a chance to change the offset, it would have to be by removing the left blade and repositioning it. I am wondering if that is even possible. Maybe a heat gun would melt the glue and allow the blade to be repositioned? Anyone ever done this?

[turboturtle]

Nope! don't do it! best way would be to divide it in the middle and shift the degree offset from there. This will leave the oval of the shaft in line with the blade surface. Their are kits available to make yours almost infinity adjustable.

You might try one of my 30deree paddles. I have experienced very little wrist pain since going to this offset. I also have a bent shaft Werner with the same offset. if you would like to try either one, give me a shout.

Bob

[Cowper]

I also have an "extra" 30 degree, straight shaft you could borrow.

For touring applications, I have a paddle that can be adjusted to anything from 90 degree right hand to 90 degree left hand; it is too long and too lightweight for WW use, but if you want to try it on a Remmel Dam run or anything that is II- or easier, I could let you try that too. Even though it is long, you might be able to get a feel for which offsets you like...

[Carroll Birge]

Thanks for the offer Bob and Cowper, but I am already using a 30 degree offset. I meant for the older paddle to be used to experiment with. Didn't want to mess up a newer one. But 30 degrees still causes pain.

Carrpll

[Cowper]

The 30 degree offset was only one of the two options offered!

Let me know if you want to use the touring paddle - it can be set to 15 right, 0, 15 left, 30 left, whatever you want to try.

[Carroll Birge]

Thanks. Maybe we can work something out once Rockport starts releasing on weekends. If I can find out what offset works best, then I can buy a new one in that offset.