Re: [Paddlewise] (un)Feathered paddles in surf

Yes, wing paddles are not good for a lot of things tourers do from bracing
and stern draw strokes to changing strokes during a long paddle to use
different muscles. The wing paddle stroke should be practiced though as it
is a powerful stroke even with a conventional paddle.  Feathered paddles
might cut the windage of high speed paddling only a few tenths of a percent
(probably its more, but I'm making a point here) and still have a lot of
other disadvantages (which I don't believe they necessarily have) but racers
would use them anyway for the slight benefit at top speed just as they are
now using wing paddles.
Matt Broze
www.marinerkayaks.com
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Date: Sunday, May 02, 1999 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] (un)Feathered paddles in surf


>> In this particular case I think he discussion
>> has an objective of greater understanding of the topic.
>What do we see in the laboratory of competition?
>I know just about nothing about racing.... Do any competition kayakers,
>flatwater or ocean, use unfeathered paddles?  What feather angles are most
>popular?  Is there any aspect of touring which would make medium-distance
>racers' choice not apply for general use?
>
>Best, Jim
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