In a message dated 4/21/99 5:24:32 PM EST, PeterO_at_ambri.com.au writes: << Matt, I didn't understand why feathered paddles were less likely to break in the surf? >> I had this discussion with Mat after Tom L. broke his light weight paddle in big surf at LaPush, WA. I think an unfeathered paddle has an advantage in surf in that both blades can be flat in relation to the force of the water. A Flick of the wrist will align both blades. A take apart in the surf is more questionable then using an unfeathered paddle. *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Apr 23 1999 - 10:57:01 PDT
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