Re: [Paddlewise] Stiffness

Efficiency  lost due to flex in a paddle somewhat depends on your stroke,
In my stroke there may be some flex as the paddle passes the hip, but most
of that is recovered by the end of the stroke, YMMV  For us more senior
paddlers, a slight loss of efficiency is offset by reduced stress on
shoulders, wrists, etc.


-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Treby <ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au>
To: Paddlewise <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Saturday, January 15, 2000 5:30 AM
Subject: [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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