Patent ID: 6328617
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
A kayak paddle, comprising:a shaft having a longitudinal axis and having a first end and second end;a first blade attached to the first end of said shaft and a second blade attached to the second end of said shaft, said blades being attached to the shaft by a releasable attachment mechanism such that said blades are capable of being rotated about the longitudinal axis of the shaft and secured to the shaft at a plurality of selected locations about the longitudinal axis of the shaft;at least one grip disposed about said shaft at a point intermediate between said first and second blades, said at least one grip being attached to the shaft by a releasable attachment mechanism such that said grip is capable of being rotated about the longitudinal axis of the shaft and secured to the shaft at a plurality of selected locations about the longitudinal axis of the shaft;wherein the blades and the grips are individually positionable at a personalized user orientation.