Bob Denton wrote: >I've been using the Mid Swift for some time and am happy with it as a >"paddling" paddle, but I find it very critical for sculling and rolling >(which I am just getting the hang of). > >Tell me more about the Lightning paddle you use.. > Bob: I am not sure what you mean by "critical." I seem to get more "purchase" with the Lightening paddle (standard touring model) which makes for easier sculling *and* rolling than the Midswift. I had written Tom Derrer and asked about the surface area of the Midswift. He said that they hadn't done any calculations on it. (??) It might be helpful if one could compare aspect ratios to surface areas. I only know by the paddling, not too much by the numbers, although I am attempting to learn. The Midswift is an easier paddle pull through the water, but has the feel of less purchase. To me, this suggests the notion and feel of a weaker brace. The Midswift is also heavier... significantly heavier in my opinion. Hank Hays might have some of the numerical analogies available for the two paddles. My Midswift has now been delegated to spare paddle status. Robert *************************************************************************** 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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