Re: [Paddlewise] Unfeathered Paddle Preference

Ray Killan wrote:
 
> I also use both a feathered 'Euro' blade and a Greenland paddle.  When 
> paddling against fast tidal currents or when doing ACA or BCU classes I use 
> the 'Euro' blade.  The reason for this is that in the currents I like all the 
> initial power I can get (at the expense of energy) and because the ACA and 
> BCU insist on training and assessment using it.  But for most other times I 
> use the Greenland probably about 90-95% of the time...(big snip) 

> Ray Killen
> Katabasis L.L.C.
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Gotta tell you Ray, I really enjoyed your 'exposé' on the rationale to
different paddle applications.  Seems a really nice supplement to the
article you wrote in the latest Anorak issue on making the Greenland
paddle.  I have collected a few articles on paddle making off the net
but found yours the most detailed.  
In my research I have found a lot about the 'standard' (despite the
different configurations)Greenland, but am also interested in the
'storm' paddle.  Would you (or anybody) give some reference on this?
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