The invention is an improvement to canoe and kayak paddles to reduce stresses to operator's joints, ligaments, and muscles by ergonomic design. The paddle has two symmetric blades. The blade shape may be any of the currently available shapes, or a new blade shape. The center of the paddle shaft has a bend shaped as an inverted “V” or “U”, wherein the two sides of the shaft extend from the center outward and upward to provide an unobstructed view. The next bend rotates the grip area downward so the top of the hand is rotated toward the center plane of the body that allows the hands to be held in a neutral position. Outboard of the grip area there is a further bend to the shaft, wherein the shaft end attached to the blade is positioned from the horizontal to angled downward from the horizontal. A grip structure is attached in the grip area of the shaft, wherein the grip structure allows operation with reduced grip force. A structure extends from the grip area to transmit force to the forearm, further reducing grip force.


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    Title :

    Ergonomic Canoe and Kayak Paddle


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2021-04-15


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS



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