In a message dated 6/5/00 2:26:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time, cholst_at_bitstream.net writes: << I believe (without tank tests or calculations, Mr. Winters) that it is the double-convex section of this blade that gives the blade so much lift when it is swept or sculled, and even for the forward stroke, if you use the right technique. Certainly it is much easier to scull with than a Euro-style paddle, because it has a less critical blade angle. Unfortunately, I have not stressed this enough in my instructions on how to make one, >> Mmmm, lets see. As I look down my Chuck Holst inspired Greenland paddle it probably could use a l-i-t-t-l-e more ovaling towards the ends. Yeah my Windswift never gets any use anymore. For me Green land style paddling is the way to go. I use a style that's a bit more open than many stateside Greenland style "teachers" advocate. Looking at the Amphibious man video, former Greenland champ John Peterson's style is relaxed and somewhat open as I'm sure many native Greenlanders are... Walt Levins Portland,Or. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jun 05 2000 - 22:00:28 PDT
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