Anglesey Stick > greenland paddling > about the anglesey stick

Description

     

• In keeping with the Greenland tradition, the Anglesey Stick is hand-crafted from carefully selected
  single lengths of western red cedar, a wood that has been used by indigenous people for centuries



• Western red cedar is beautiful timber with a high strength to weight ratio and good resistance to rot and fungus



• The Anglesey Stick is finished with Tung nut oil, which is water-resistant and provides a good grip even when wet



• Anglesey Stick blades are normally less than 9cms wide and taper to a loom that is equivalent in length to the width of the user's shoulders



• The blades are narrow so that they can be gripped anywhere along the length from loom to tip, and are designed to be used for a more variable range of extended braces, sweep strokes and rolls



• The natural buoyancy of the Anglesey Stick and its inline blades enables easier orientation underwater, making rolling and sculling much easier



• Like all hand-crafted wooden artefacts, each Anglesey Stick will have its own fit and feel, with inevitable minor irregularities in the wood and shape, making the paddle as unique as its user



• With an Anglesey Stick you will be amazed how quickly you develop a smooth, powerful stroke with a clean and quiet entry every time

Fitness benefits of using the Anglesey Stick

    

• The Anglesey Stick is light, easy to control and can reduce the risk of shoulder injuries



• The wider loom counters the tendency to grip too tightly, reducing the occurrence of aching fingers and tendonitis



• A slender profile catches less wind, making it safer in stormy weather and reducing fatigue on long trips



• The Greenland paddle-stroke generally requires less effort