[Paddlewise] Stiffness

Matt Broze writes: "Energy from a paddle stroke that goes into flexing
the kayak is lost for propulsion."
Similarly for the paddle. Energy from a stroke that goes into flexing a
paddle blade or shaft is wasted. I have changed recently from a nylon{?}
Lendal "Archipelago" paddle, to a similarly shaped, stiff glass bladed
paddle. Noticeably less effort to maintain boat speed with the stiffer
paddle. It all helps.
PT

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