| Even now these are still used in some American schools (not all states) and if you were to see the principal and they had this on the desk, you would know your backside would soon be stinging!
Going by the amount I sell they are becoming more popular here in the UK too let alone Spain, Australia and believe it or not by the quantity I export to the USA interest is there too for quality punishment paddles.
However, make no mistake this not only looks painful - it can be!
Note the edges have been rounded and smoothed so as not to damage the skin and it is coated in clear Melamine for health and safety reasons.
This is 510mm long (18") long, 100mm (4") wide and approx 13mm (½") thick and made from Norwegian Pine - a pale white softwood, similar to Canadian Spruce, from a sustainable source.
It is hand sanded and finished with a coating of "cellulose sanding sealer" to bring out the beautiful natural wood grain and given 3 coats of durable and hygienic wipe clean Melamine for H&S reasons - it weighs 230 grams (around ½lb see note below) and this is what makes it so stinging and painful. If it were used as intended it leaves a long lasting sting and possibly bruises !
This is a paddle that is suitable for those with "normal" to "ample" sized anatomy although it is just as effective on those mortals with other sized attributes!
The paddle blade covers a good area and it is light to handle therefore not much effort or strength is required to use it but remember this also allows it to accelerate faster and therefore the energy is displaced deeper over a wide area.
This implement can be bought openly in the US (if you can find a place that sells them) and is often called an "Attitude Adjuster". However, having said that the amount I have exported to our US cousins leads me to think they are getting pretty rare over there - see my feedback - and still they come back for more!
This is a fantastic paddle. It looks frightening and is very very stingy.
Ideal for fun, a conversation piece and a butter pat in an emergency? (no pun intended - US slang 'butt')
However, this is sold as a decorative item only is not sold to be used for the purpose it was originally designed for.
However, you can use it for patting butter or building sand castles!
Would make a very "interesting" and "erotic" gift for those naughty friends of yours?
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