Re: [Paddlewise] lift and efficiency: Definitions?

From: Robert C. Cline <rcline_at_onramp.net>
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 17:00:34 -0500 (CDT)
Hank:

>
>Low aspect ratio is a short wide blade (many modern blades).  A high aspect
>ratio is a long skinny blade (greenland blade or a Werner little dipper).

What's the advantage to each?  ...and the disadvantage of each?

What's the advantage/disadvantage to dihedral?

Many thanks.


PS  Your paddle has arrived today.  I'll be testing it out tomorrow.  Can't
wait!  Thanks again.

Robert



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