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Old 04-02-2014, 07:33 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by Chuck D View Post
A couple of reasons for me. First I feel that I have more instantaneous power to push through waves with my paddle. Second there is more adjustability of speed and direction with a paddle then peddle. Lastly is you were to crash and you peddle was not strapped with the bungee it could be painful for you, your drive or both. I feel a lot safer landing and launching with a paddle. The only time I use my drive is launching in virtually no waves, i.e..Baja the Bay and landing with no waves, i.e.. the Bay or calm day at the Jewel.


I like to launch and land with my paddle as well, I don't have the speed the mirage drive has but definitely control.
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