Or, increase control significantly, when needed, by applying a typical amount of grip pressure. Overall, paddlers feel a major improvement in joint related stress and accompanying inflammation, and less fatigue of the muscle groups, especially during long days, play sessions or avid daily paddling. All the joints in the arm, including the shoulder, can benefit from this more natural anatomical positioning. Many bentshafts, however, have bends that are not suitable for the recreational paddler. There are a multitude of ways bentshaft manufacturers have approached the problem and the resulting design differences can be a bit confusing.
Some paddles claim to be ergonomic but really offer no benefit.
Most attempts have too great an angle or awkward configurations and the result is an uncomfortable feel. All AT bentshafts have a very subtle, yet accurate, bend configuration that allows for ergonomic optimization but still feels very comfortable and paddles naturally. We have spent over ten years evolving the perfect blend of physiological science and everyday paddling dynamics. Not only is the shaft naturally achieving the desired angles without harsh transitions, but the grip has a fully contoured shape designed to conform to the closed hand perfectly. Or, achieve better control when needed.