A suggestion for those following Kevin's advice (below). Make your paddle, but don't apply any finish, and carve the minimum paddle shaft (or "loom") length you think you'll need. Try it out. If it's too short, take some wood off and repeat as necessary. Tom Joyce <snip> According to George, the best way to determine proper paddle shaft length is trial and error. Try several different paddle shaft lengths, and determine which one gives you just enough clearance over your deck. Once clearance is achieved, any extra length is only a disadvantage because of the slower stroke cadence (and other reasons). ------------------------------------------ The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any further disclosure or use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please delete it and notify the sender. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu May 10 2001 - 07:56:01 PDT
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