Hex-Key vs Kent paddle?

[Bill VanAlstyne W5WVO]

Throughout this whole paddle discussion, I haven't heard anybody mention the Kent paddle from UK. Is anyone besides me using this paddle (or used it and went away from it)? Opinions pro/con?

Bill / W5WVO
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[Dan Romanchik KB6NU]

I have both a Kent TP-1 and a Begali Simplex. I use both, but if I  
had to choose only one, I'd choose the Begali. I do like and use the  
Kent from time to time, though.

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On Sep 20, 2007, at 9:38 AM, Bill W5WVO wrote:
> Throughout this whole paddle discussion, I haven't heard anybody  
> mention the Kent paddle from UK. Is anyone besides me using this  
> paddle (or used it and went away from it)? Opinions pro/con?
>
> Bill / W5WVO
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[Darwin, Keith]

I've never used the Hex-key.  I've owned several Bencher BY paddles and
liked them.  Or I did, until I got my Kent.

I love the Kent paddle.  It is a much nicer machine to operate than the
BYs.    The BY paddles have a bit of give to them, a bit of flex.  They
do work FB but only if you don't compare them to better stuff.

The Kent is very solid.  The move smoothly and have a positive closure.
No spongy feel, no give, just solid.  Also, the Kent paddles are
individually adjustable for spacing and spring force.  The adjustments
are easy to make and stay set so I'm not fiddling with it all the time.
My only concern is the vertical bearings which are exposed to the air &
dust.  I keep the paddles covered to keep them clean and running
smoothly.

I got my Kent paddles off e-bay for about $80.  Looking back, I got a
good deal.

- Keith N1AS -
- K2 5411.ssb.100 -

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Throughout this whole paddle discussion, I haven't heard anybody mention
the Kent paddle from UK. Is anyone besides me using this paddle (or used
it and went away from it)? Opinions pro/con?
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[Joe-aa4nn]

I have and use Kent single lever and dual lever
off and on.  I like both very much but prefer the
Begali simplex mono the best.
The thing about the Hex key, for me, is the long
finger pieces...a long way from the pivot point
which makes for excessive swing distance.  The
Kent dual lever paddle with short arms makes for
a better high speed paddle. imho
de Joe, aa4nn

> the Kent paddle from UK. Is anyone besides me using this paddle (or
> used it and went away from it)? Opinions pro/con?

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