Maul Question

[rosiart]

I have read with interest the topics about mauls, wieghts etc. I have a specific question about tapered vs round... I have tennis elbow in my right arm which causes some discomfort. Since I have no intention of giving up everything I like to do ( A really stupid suggestion from a specialist ), I was wondering if a tapered maul would

be easier to use and cause less strain .

Rosemary

Edited February 9, 2012 by rosiart

[bruce johnson]

For my heavier mauls on bigger stamsp no doubt the tapered is the way to go. On the lighter stuff, I don't see as much difference.

I would also add that having a stamping bench that is a correct height for stamping standing up or sitting is a real benefit. I have had rotator cuff problems with both shoulders and the standing option makes it much easier with the heavier weights than resting my elbow and reaching.

[electrathon]

When I tore the tendon in my elbow (literally took years to stop hurting) I found that resting my elbow on the table as you happer away really helps.

No direct answer to your question though.

Aaron

[rosiart]

For my heavier mauls on bigger stamsp no doubt the tapered is the way to go. On the lighter stuff, I don't see as much difference.

I would also add that having a stamping that is a correct height for stamping standing up or sitting is a real benefit. I have had rotator cuff problems with both shoulders and the standing option makes it much easier with the heavier weights than resting my elbow and reaching.

Thanks Bruce. Makes sense that the heavier the maul, the bigger the effect. And your reminder about correct height is a good one. It makes a big difference for the other craft things I do and since I am new to this, I hadn`t given that aspect enough thought.

[rosiart]

When I tore the tendon in my elbow (literally took years to stop hurting) I found that resting my elbow on the table as you happer away really helps.

No direct answer to your question though.

Aaron

Ya, I hear you. I first damaged it about 15 years ago , it eventually got better but it started acting up again in the last year and a half . I do end up resting the elbow on the table a lot, that`s why I wondered if the angle of the tapered maul would be better.