The only "Greenland Paddles" I've seen were in a shop. The looked like moderately flattened clubs. I have a hard time believing that I could actually propel a boat with one, much less brace or roll. Oh yeah, there's a car commercial where some guy is in a wood yak and has a Greenland paddle. . . it looks like a club too. Am I missing something here? What's the source of design for these paddles? Anybody want to list a publication? Thanks. Carbon fibre driven, Geo./Svenn ______________________________ George Bergeron, Secretary '99 Oswego Heritage Council http://www.europa.com/~heritage/ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I average 3.2 - 3.6 knots with mine when I paddle in relaxed touring mode. My Greenland paddle is also very good for surfing, catching waves, and maneuvering. The only difference is that braces are stronger when I swing the paddle under the water. Now, there is some magic on the Greenland paddle. It takes a little time to learn how to use it, and it does not take you anywhere with a bad technique. Once you learn how to use it, it will reward you very well. - Julio (commuted to work today with my Greenland paddle, 8 miles in 2 hours) > > The only "Greenland Paddles" I've seen were in a shop. The looked like > moderately flattened clubs. I have a hard time believing that I could > actually propel a boat with one, much less brace or roll. Oh yeah, there's > a car commercial where some guy is in a wood yak and has a Greenland > paddle. . . it looks like a club too. > > Am I missing something here? What's the source of design for these > paddles? Anybody want to list a publication? Thanks. > > > Carbon fibre driven, Geo./Svenn > > ______________________________ > George Bergeron, Secretary '99 > Oswego Heritage Council > http://www.europa.com/~heritage/ > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** > > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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