Straight key or paddle for cold conditions?

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Hi David, this was discussed on another thread and I concluded that there was no consensus for SK or single paddle or dual-paddles. My preference, whatever the weather, is an iambic paddle for reduced effort and errors.

I use a leg strap in good weather (either standing or sitting) or my patented paddles-in-winter-jacket-pocket method when very cold. BTW: I’m left handed but paddle with my RH, so don’t need to take my keying hand out of my pocket between overs to write the log.

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Portable paddles (Part 1)

I have a 1-metre length cable between my Palm Pico and KX2. If not too cold, I use the Velcro leg strap (see photo) which works fine whilst sitting or standing. In cold weather I have the paddles inside my winter jacket side pocket on the metal plate. I rest my ring and little fingers on the plate to stop it from moving about when keying. [Palm%20Pico%20SOTA]

regards, Andy