[Elecraft] Hex-Key vs Kent paddle?

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 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] Hex-Key vs Kent paddle?

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. 73! Dan KB6NU -- CW Geek and MI Affiliated Club Coordinator Read my

RE: [Elecraft] Hex-Key vs Kent paddle?

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

Re: [Elecraft] Hex-Key vs Kent paddle?

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