Does the video use proper scientific technique to take precise measurements? Like reflective markers, a fixed grid system, and a calibration testing to demonstrate the size of any motion that is, or is not detectable. I am calling for real proof. By this standard UFOs have long been proven to be extra terestrial. :-)) BTW How stationary are the bouys? Also the burden of proof is on YOU, if you want to use that tape as part of your evidence, then you must provide the tape. I will allow the phrase "correctly performed forward stroke" and I will stipulate that anything less than 0.01 inch of movement constitutes "stationary". Depending on the test setup and resolution that is even possible I might even relax the requirement to 0.1 inch. Hey a tenth of an inch is a lot of movement. michael MichaelN_at_cycat.com rsk_at_gsp.org wrote: > > On Thu, Jul 23, 1998 at 09:21:15AM -0400, JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 98-07-23 08:23:59 EDT, John Winteres <735769_at_ican.net> > > writes: > > > > > > > >I will offer $100 US to anyone who can prove that the paddle does not move > > >throught the water during a forward stroke in a kayak or canoe. > > > > > > I will add another $100. >> > > I will be happy to take this bet, provided the phrase "forward stroke" is > changed to "correctly performed forward stroke", since of course it's > possible (however undesirable) to take a poor stroke and move the paddle. > > Please purchase a copy of "The Kayaker's Edge" video available any number > of places, including directly from Performance Video, 550 Riverbend Road, > Durango, Colorado 81301, 888-259-5805 24-hour order line, 970-259-1361 > voice line, 970-259-4148 fax line. There is a demonstration of > this -- using stationary buoys -- about halfway through the tape. > > You may deduct the cost of the video from my $100 reward. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Jul 23 1998 - 14:03:08 PDT
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