Re: [Paddlewise] Helping a new paddler (asymmetrical paddles)

I have always thought that asymmetry was introduced into a paddle blade to
correct for cavitation--the theory being that the top half of the blade was
slightly less efficient because of the air it sucks in as it passes just
beneath the surface, and that to create a "balanced" blade, the top half of
the blade was made slightly larger and/or was shifted outboard on the shaft.

I just ran out to the garage to look, and both my Camano and Journey look
like they conform to this theory.  Am I wrong?  Any paddle builders out
there?

Clark Bowlen


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