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Anglesey Stick - reviews
"I took the stick out for a test run yesterday. Was surprised at its effectiveness for
forward paddling and ended up using it for the whole day, despite having
a split on my back deck for back-up
It is very easy to roll with, both 'normal' screw and sweep rolls and well as
the extended and slower Greenland style rolls. Also very nice for bracing and sculling
It is much more buoyant than a normal paddle
Was very impressed with the quality of craftsmanship"
"Having used nothing else but a European paddle since I first started kayaking
over 10 years ago, the thought of using a different type of paddle was as scary
as it was exciting.
My first impression of the paddle was that it was very light, which surprised me.
Surely a piece of wood that big couldn't be that light? After an initial bit of flutter
with the paddle in the water (which was corrected by a tiny modification in my grip)
the paddle seemed to power the kayak along effortlessly.
This type of paddle really suits my personal paddling style; I use quite a lot of trunk rotation which works
well with the Greenland paddle. A lot of power can be generated once I got used to the paddle;
the paddle even seems to respond quicker and more efficiently when the kayak is travelling at speed.
The paddle lends itself excellently to kayak rolling. I've used it to roll in both the sea and in a swimming
pool now, and can easily roll in many different methods with it. It also works well for sculling for support,
high braces and low braces, and especially for sterning with, due to its longer overall length
when compared to its European counterpart.
Overall, a great sea/touring paddle that's well made and will hopefully last me for years to come."
Richard Hughes, Sport Development Assistant (Outdoor Activities), University of Leeds
"Now I understand why other paddlers describe kayaking as effortless! The moment I tried the Anglesey Stick I found that each stroke was easy and without the usual resistance through the water.
As a small woman (oh alright, very small - 4' 8”), I realise I have been struggling with paddling because the surface area of a standard paddle is too great for me to carve through the water with ease (or maybe it's my technique…).
My first go with the Stick was after only 4km of a 14km trip (Porth Dafarch to Rhosneigr): the conditions were lumpy and I expected to have a quick go in a quiet bay and then swap back to my Euro paddle. But once I had tried it, I knew this was the paddle for me, and I had no fear venturing out into the sea conditions with an unfamiliar paddle.
Your first reaction is that the Anglesey Stick is a lovely object to handle - beautifully smooth, attractive to look at and very light and comfortable to hold. Adjusting to the new style of stroke came quickly and felt natural within minutes. There was no longer a constant feeling of struggling to correct my direction due to windage or current, I just seemed to go where I intended without effort. The slight tendency to flutter was quickly overcome by experimenting with angle of entry.
On this occasion, as the sea was fairly wild, I did not feel I mastered a speedy stroke but given practice in calmer conditions, I believe this will improve. Having paddled 10km with a brand new type of paddle, I expected to feel stiff around my shoulders and arms but not a bit of it! My arms did feel tired in the evening but I had no stiffness at all in subsequent days.
In conclusion, I love my Anglesey Stick - thank you Adit Limited!"
Catherine Monk, Anglesey
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