Re: [Paddlewise] Greenland paddle - Throw-weight

At 06:55 AM 7/21/98 -0400, John Winters wrote:
>Bruce wrote;
>
>(Large snips)
>
>
>
>>Thus contrary to John's opinion (and contrary to mine the last time he and
>I
>>discussed this sort of thing), the weight distribution of the paddle
>(moment
>>of inertia) is important in the amount of (physiological) work one does,
>>supporting the paddle against its inclination to turn in a disc instead of
>a
>>cone.
>
>
>See how useful it is to have Bruce around.
>
>Now this raises a question. Typically wood Greenland style paddles are
>heavier in the ends (blades) than modern lightweight paddles. Nevertheless,
>users claim they require less effort to achieve the same result as work
>than the low aspect ratio modern paddles.
>
>What is the explanation for this?
>
>Cheers,
>John Winters
>Redwing Designs
>Specialists in Human Powered Watercraft
>http://home.ican.net/~735769/
>
>
>What is the explanation for this?

"Karma" is the answer plus the fact that the paddle is held lower for the
stroke. With a lower height you don't notice the weight as much.

Dana
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