Re: [Paddlewise] Paddling efficiency (was: Rudders)

From: John Winters <735769_at_ican.net>
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 1998 10:40:51 -0500
Richard wrote
(SNIP)

>John, I agree with this analysis. The problem is where do you find such
>paddles.  Everything I have seen is short with wide blades, or long with
narrow
>blades. I can't find any paddles with a short shaft and narrow blades.
Any
>suggestions?
>
Changing the size of an existing blade is not difficult. One could buy a
standard glass blade and then start cutting it down in increments until it
felt just right and I would think. Maybe Hank Hays can comment on this.

Cheers,
John Winters
Redwing Designs
Specialists in Human Powered Watercraft
http://home.ican.net/~735769/

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