I've been using a Gullwing paddle for the past 10 years and absolutely love it. The ergonomic design minimizes shoulder stress and I really like that feature. I've been searching for a replacement with the same design but no joy. Gullwing has gone out of business and finding a used one is like trying to find hen's teeth. Some major paddle manufacturers have what they call a "bent shaft" which in reality appears to have been run over by a truck. Not even close to being the same.

 

Does anyone know of a similar design?

 

Gullwing Paddle-

Are you certain they are out of business?  A buddy of mine developed issues with his wrist, and about a month or so ago mentioned looking online at ergonomic paddles.  I am pretty sure he said he ordered from Gullwing.  As much for the price as the design according to him.  I have not spoken to him since, but their website does appear to still be active.

I'm almost positive that they are no longer in business. I've tried to contact them several times and no joy. The prices haven't changed in 10 years (when I bought mine) and the website looks somewhat suspicious. I did find some info a year or two ago that Art was looking to sell the company but that's where the trail ended.

 

Edit****  Emails to the Contact Us address get kicked back as undeliverable.

10 hours ago, OldManLure said:

Are you certain they are out of business?  A buddy of mine developed issues with his wrist, and about a month or so ago mentioned looking online at ergonomic paddles.  I am pretty sure he said he ordered from Gullwing.  As much for the price as the design according to him.  I have not spoken to him since, but their website does appear to still be active.

How did your buddy make out?

I have not spoken to him recently, but I am going to contact him to see what he ended up buying.  I would swear he said he ordered the Gullwing, but it sounds like I misunderstood him.